The city of Garland has announced holiday hours, issued a call for artists and reported receipt of video awards.
Thanksgiving holiday hours, services
In observance of the Thanksgiving holiday, all city of Garland offices, utility customer service and tax offices, libraries, recreation centers and Carver Senior Center will be closed Thursday and Friday, Nov. 28-29. These facilities with Saturday hours will reopen Saturday, Nov. 30. All facilities will be back to normal schedules Monday, Dec. 2.
Garbage, recycling and brush and bulky collection normally scheduled on Thursday will move to Friday, Nov. 29. The regular Friday collection schedule will move to Saturday, Nov. 30. Regular pickup schedules for all areas will resume Monday, Dec. 2.
A full list of closures is available at GarlandTX.gov.
Call for artists for traffic signal Box Art Wrap Program
The city of Garland seeks artists for its new “Art at Every Turn” traffic box art wrap program. The program brings public art into everyday spaces by transforming traffic signal boxes into visually stunning artworks.
These boxes, often overlooked, are an opportunity to reflect Garland’s culture, creativity and uniqueness. The vinyl wraps will beautify roadsides and help deter vandalism and graffiti.
We are seeking local artists to design a series of three wraps for installation on approximately 25 to 30 traffic cabinets throughout Garland for phase one of “Art at Every Turn.” Applications are due Saturday, Nov. 30. Learn more.
City earns state video awards
The city of Garland earned eight awards during the annual Texas Association of Telecommunications Officers and Advisors conference in early November in Austin. Garland received awards in six categories, including three first-place trophies.
Two videos earned third place, and two productions earned Awards of Merit. The city also earned third place in the Overall Excellence category.
Go to GarlandTX.gov to learn more and see the videos.
Information and photos provided by city of Garland.