City of Garland, Texas Government

City of Garland, Texas Government Cowboy Hat Capital of Texas 🤠 | 13th largest Texas city
A city rich in diversity, creating welcoming spaces for connection, pride and belonging. Have Questions?

Garland is where things are made. Products, careers and opportunities are made here. Friendships that last a lifetime are made here, and generations of families have made this part of Texas their home. Make Your Mark is our mantra to continue moving forward, to live life to the fullest, and to do it in your way, on your terms, in a town that truly supports you. Contact us at [email protected].

One year ago today, the City of Garland welcomed The Big Hat sculpture to Downtown Garland! 🤠At 20 feet long, 16 feet wi...
09/27/2026

One year ago today, the City of Garland welcomed The Big Hat sculpture to Downtown Garland! 🤠

At 20 feet long, 16 feet wide, 6 feet tall and 15 feet in the air, it’s the largest cowboy hat in Texas.

Designed by Mello Signs of Fort Worth, The Big Hat was awarded first place in the Freestanding Signs category at the Texas Sign Association’s 2026 Annual Design Contest.

More than a piece of art, The Big Hat is a Texas-sized symbol of Garland’s official designation as the Cowboy Hat Capital of Texas. The Texas Legislature gave Garland the title in 2013 to recognize the city’s three hat manufacturers, which collectively produce more than 1 million cowboy hats each year.

Since 1938, hats made in Garland have been worn by Presidents Lyndon B. Johnson and George W. Bush, music legends from George Strait to Beyoncé and even the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.

See The Big Hat for yourself in Downtown Garland at 420 Main St.

09/27/2026

ONE WEEK until Downtown Garland gets its ’70s groove on! 🪩🍂

On Saturday, Oct. 3, the Downtown Square will transform into a full-on fall celebration with live music, roller derby, vintage fashion, seasonal activities and plenty of ways to get your groove on. Fall Fest is FREE to attend, and if you’re up for 500 meters of glory, grab your friends and register for the Garland Guzzler 0.5K Run! 🏅

Want to start the fun a little earlier? The Downtown Garland Fall Crawl takes place from 3 to 6 p.m. Tickets are required for this 21+ experience, which includes stops at participating downtown businesses with craft b**r samples, small bites and collectible pins. 🍺

📅 Saturday, Oct. 3

📍 Downtown Garland Square

🍂 Fall Crawl: 3 to 6 p.m. | Ticket required

🪩 Fall Fest & Guzzler: 5 to 10 p.m. | Fall Fest is FREE | Guzzler registration required

Get the full event details, register for the Garland Guzzler 0.5K and purchase Fall Crawl tickets at VisitGarlandTX.com/fall-fest-on-the-square

The City of Garland's annual Día de los Mu***os celebration is only 4 weeks away! Experience an evening filled with musi...
09/26/2026

The City of Garland's annual Día de los Mu***os celebration is only 4 weeks away! Experience an evening filled with music, art, culture and tradition in Downtown Garland on Saturday, Oct. 24, from 2 to 8 p.m. 💀🌹

Want to be part of the celebration? We’re currently accepting artisan applications and Catrín/Catrina Contest entries.

𝗔𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗮𝗻 𝗩𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹: The City of Garland is seeking artisans to participate in this year’s celebration, featuring music, entertainment, food trucks and a children’s area. Vendors must offer culturally appropriate products related to the event. Apply by Friday, Oct. 2, at 11:59 p.m.
Apply at https://www.garlandtx.gov/FormCenter/Granville-Arts-Center-5/2026-Dia-de-Los-Mu***os-Vendor-Booth-App-292?fbclid=IwY2xjawUNIqVwZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR55uyrNDI1UUh85p_ldSZz02dA5NkHO-DfKVnUtdyCmKRBYuSFcLoxaMsMngA_aem_agM1ft0Zyr8Iq8Tvhw6ffw

𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗿í𝗻/𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗮 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁: Entries are now being accepted for the 2026 contest! The deadline to enter is Friday, Oct. 2, at 11:59 p.m.
Apply at https://www.visitgarlandtx.com/garland-call-for-catrin-catrinas

Visit Garland, TX

09/26/2026

Before setting out your Brush and Bulky Collection, follow these simple trimming and placement tips to make collection safe and efficient for our drivers:

𝗧𝗿𝗶𝗺 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲: Trim branches hanging low over the curb to at least 𝟭𝟰 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵 so collection trucks can pass underneath without snagging or damaging trees.

𝗞𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝗕𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲: Cut limbs down to manageable lengths (𝗯𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝟯–𝟳 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝘁) so the Knuckle Boom claw can pick them up safely.

𝗦𝗲𝘁 𝗢𝘂𝘁 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝘂𝗿𝗯: Place your brush pile right at the curb edge, 4 feet from bulky items, mailbox, fences, electrical and cable boxes, phone pedestals, sprinkler heads, overhanging limbs or other stationary obstructions.

𝗞𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝗜𝘁 𝗖𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿: Never stack brush on top of water meters, drainage grates, or sidewalks.

Help us keep Garland looking great! 🌿 For full guidelines and your collection schedule, visit https://garlandsanitation.com/4061/Sanitation

09/26/2026

Garland Watering Schedule Reminder!

Even as temperatures begin to cool, Garland’s current watering schedule remains in effect through Oct. 31. As part of the Water Conservation Plan, remember to keep these guidelines in mind:

💧 Water no more than twice per week.

⏰ Skip watering between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. to help prevent excessive evaporation.

🌧️ No watering during rain events — let Mother Nature do the work!

Looking ahead: Beginning Nov. 1, watering is reduced to once per week through March 31.

💡 Not sure if your lawn needs water?
Get FREE weekly watering advice based on local weather data at WaterMyYard.org.

🔗 Learn more about Garland’s Water Conservation Plan: GarlandWater.com

💙 Water is Awesome. Use it. Enjoy it. Just don’t waste it.
🌐 WaterIsAwesome.com

Small changes make a big difference. Let’s keep Garland water smart!



¡Recordatorio del horario de riego en Garland!

Aunque las temperaturas comienzan a bajar, el horario actual de riego en Garland permanece vigente hasta el 31 de octubre. Como parte del Plan de Conservación de Agua, recuerde seguir estas pautas:

💧 Riegue no más de dos veces por semana.

⏰ Evite regar entre las 10 a.m. y las 6 p.m. para ayudar a prevenir la evaporación excesiva.

🌧️ No riegue durante eventos de lluvia — ¡deje que la Madre Naturaleza haga su trabajo!

Próximamente: A partir del 1 de noviembre, el horario actual de riego se reduce a una vez por semana hasta el 31 de marzo.

💡 ¿No está seguro si su césped necesita agua?
Reciba consejos GRATUITOS de riego semanal basados en el clima local en WaterMyYard.org.

🔗 Conozca más sobre el Plan de Conservación de Agua de Garland: GarlandWater.com

💙 El agua es increíble. Úsela. Disfrútela. Solo no la desperdicie.
🌐 WaterIsAwesome.com

Los pequeños cambios hacen una gran diferencia. ¡Mantengamos a Garland inteligente con el uso del agua!

09/25/2026

📞🐾 QUICK PHONE UPDATE! 🐾📞

**UPDATE**
Phones are back on!!!! To reach our Dispatch please press option ONE!!

Heads up, Garland! Our Animal Services dispatch line is currently DOWN! Our team is aware of the issue and we are working with IT as we speak to get everything back up and running as quickly as possible!

The good news is our SHELTER LINE IS STILL WORKING! If you need to get ahold of us while the dispatch line is down, please call:
📞 972-205-3570
➡️ PRESS OPTION 2
❌ Please DO NOT select Option 1 at this time!

We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate everyone’s patience while we work through the issue. As soon as our dispatch line is back up, we’ll make sure to post an update!

📍 Garland Animal Shelter & Adoption Center
1902 State Highway 66, Garland, TX 75040
🕚 Open Daily 11 AM to 6 PM | Closed Wednesdays
📞 972-205-3570 | PRESS OPTION 2

City of Garland, Texas Government

09/25/2026

What happens when you give a group of Garland ISD students a real City project and tell them to get creative? You get this. 🎬

AV Production students from Lakeview Centennial College and Career Magnet were looking for an opportunity to put their skills to work on a real-world project. Volunteer Garland had an assignment waiting for them: help promote the 10th Annual Tri-City Cleanup.

They took the assignment and got creative, creating an Odyssey-inspired adventure to promote this year’s cleanup.

Now it's your turn to join the adventure. 🫵 Volunteers from Garland, Rowlett and Dallas will come together Saturday, October 10, to clean Lake Ray Hubbard and the waterways and areas that feed into it.

Choose your cleanup location and register at https://www.volunteergarland.org/

Thank you to the AV Production students at Lakeview Centennial College and Career Magnet for lending their creativity and talent to their community. We can't wait to see what they create next!

The City of Garland is hiring a Skilled Trades Apprentice to help maintain and repair City facilities throughout our com...
09/25/2026

The City of Garland is hiring a Skilled Trades Apprentice to help maintain and repair City facilities throughout our community.

This hands-on role works on a variety of projects, including plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, doors and locks, preventative maintenance and general building repairs.

Ready to put your skills to work? Join Team Garland and help keep our City moving forward.

Apply today! https://bit.ly/4xOuckK

See you tomorrow morning, Garland! 🌅 Don't forget to set your alarms—our Free Paper Shredding, Tires, Textiles, and Elec...
09/25/2026

See you tomorrow morning, Garland! 🌅

Don't forget to set your alarms—our Free Paper Shredding, Tires, Textiles, and Electronics drop-off event is happening tomorrow, Saturday, Sept. 26, from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Sanitation Transfer Station (1426 Commerce St.).

Before you head out tomorrow, double-check your checklist:
✅ Proof of residency
✅ Max 2 boxes of paper (paperclips/binder clips removed!)
✅ Max 4 tires per vehicle

Drive safely, and thank you for helping us keep Garland clean and sustainable! ♻️📦🚛

Address

200 N 5th Street
Garland, TX
75040

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+19722052000

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