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It's Black History Month, and we want to recognize an individual who Made Their Mark in Garland, former City Council Member Annie Dickson. She is Garland’s first female African American City Council Member. Check out her story here: youtu.be/1GNY1bTfUP0.

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February is American Heart Month, a time when all people can focus on their cardiovascular health. Cardiovascular disease(CVD) and CVD mortality are increasing in working-age adults. For more information, please visit cdc.gov/heartdisease/i

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El Dept. de Recolección de Basura usa más de 100 vehículos para dar servicio. Los vehículos son grandes y funcionan en espacios reducidos. Permita que nuestros vehículos tengan suficiente espacio para operar de manera segura. Visite GarlandSanitation.com para más información.

The Garland Sanitation Department uses more than 100 vehicles to service our customers. Our vehicles are large and work in tight spaces. Please allow our vehicles plenty of room so we can operate safely. Visit GarlandSanitation.com for information. #GarlandTX #GarlandVehicles

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State of the City Address, upcoming public input meeting for new Senior Activity Center and more, all in this week’s City Press Briefs. conta.cc/40pLVPX

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Shout out to one of Garland's very own for Making his Mark this week as a Winter Storm Warrior! cbsnews.com/dfw/video/garl #GarlandTX #MYMGarland #Volunteer #Winterwx

Garland resident volunteers to drive people to the store, pull cars out of ditches during ice storm

You may not want to get out in this weather but for a lot of North Texans, they need to for food, prescriptions, work and a lot of other important reasons.

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Sanitation staff are ready to go as soon as residential streets and alleys are safe to drive. Please remember to provide clear access to your container and any brush and bulky trash on the curb. We are servicing Wednesday’s routes today.

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Ok folks, trash collection starts back up today! Remember to make sure your trash can lid is not frozen to the container. If crews have to "unstick" them, it could cause delays. Here’s a link to the revised collection schedule: garlandtx.gov/CivicAlerts.as

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Weather-permitting and if conditions are safe, Garland Sanitation crews plan to resume trash collection tomorrow, Friday, Feb. 3. Canceling or delaying collections isn’t a decision made lightly. youtu.be/YSmtCLF-h24

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UPDATE: City of Garland offices and facilities will reopen at 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 3. For more details, questions about trash collection or utility bill due dates, click on this link: garlandtx.gov/CivicAlerts.as #garlandtx #WX #DFWwx

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GP&L crews remain ready to respond to any outages that could occur, like this one in the area of Dent Street and Brookside Drive. Vegetation crews will clear the tree from the power line so crews can restore power. If you have an outage call 972-205-3000 or text 972-205-4000.

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Debido al clima, el servicio de #DART Rail en todas las líneas ferroviarias están retrasadas esta mañana. Los equipos de operaciones están tratando de limpiar el hielo de las líneas. Suscríbase a las alertas de servicio en DART.org

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As we recognize Black History Month, we want to acknowledge an individual who played a significant part in public safety. Woods invented and patented tunnel construction for the electric railroad system, and was referred to by some as the "Black Edison". facebook.com/photo/?fbid=52

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UPDATE: All #GarlandLibraries will be closed Thursday, Feb. 2. Access the library online for resources, downloadable items, and your account at library.garlandtx.gov/158/Library.

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#DART rail service is currently experiencing major delays due to ice from the extreme weather across North Texas. For more details and to sign up for

, visit dart.org/trip/trip-plan #GarlandTX

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As the winter storm rolled with below-freezing temperatures, coating everything around us in a layer of ice, Garland's Street and Water Department were out sanding streets and working to keep the water running. facebook.com/GarlandTXGov/v

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City of Garland offices & facilities will remain closed Thursday. No trash pickup Thursday. Find out more about available services here: conta.cc/3REBSCJ conta.cc/3Rrd6Wz

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City of Garland offices and facilities may be closed, but many city crews are still hard at work behind the scenes to ensure things continue running smoothly. We appreciate and thank them for Making their Mark every day in Garland! #GarlandTX #MYMGarland #WinterWX #WX

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City of Garland offices and facilities may be closed, but many city crews are still hard at work behind the scenes to ensure things continue running smoothly. We appreciate and thank them for Making their Mark every day in Garland! #GarlandTX #MYMGarland #WinterWX #WX

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GP&L crews are on standby as the weather moves through the area. If you have a power outage, GP&L customers call 972-205-3000 or text OUT to 972-205-4000. Oncor customers call 888-313-4747. gpltexas.org/outage-center

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It's Black History Month! It's a time to honor African Americans' contributions to our nation. Check out the events hosted by several Garland libraries this month to celebrate Black History Month. Visit library.garlandtx.gov/calendar.aspx? to view all the Library events happening in Garland.

Due to the current weather conditions in Garland, today’s Outdoor Warning System (siren) test is CANCELLED. The next test is scheduled for March 1, 2023, at noon. For more information, visit garlandtx.gov/240/Outdoor-Wa.

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An accumulation of ice on power lines could lead to power outages. GP&L customers can report by calling 972-205-3000 or by texting OUT to 972-205-4000. To check the status of a report, reply STATUS to the confirmation message sent by GP&L. gpltexas.org/outage-center

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UPDATE: All #GarlandLibraries will be closed Tuesday, Jan. 31 and Wednesday, Feb. 1. Access the library online for resources, downloadable items, and your account at library.garlandtx.gov/158/Library.

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WEATHER ALERT: Ice Storm Warning for Garland and Dallas County until 9:00am Thursday.

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City of Garland offices/facilities are closed through Wed, Feb. 1, due to winter weather. Utility Customer Service is extending any utility bill due dates during this closure period. Late fees will be waived or refunded. For the latest info, visit garlandtx.gov/CivicAlerts.as

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Due to ongoing weather conditions, Garland offices and facilities will remain closed Wednesday, Feb. 1. Trash, recycling and bulky collections also will be delayed another day. #dfwwx conta.cc/3HJONQ9 conta.cc/3wHik6L

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A scammer is calling residents, claiming GP&L is giving a $50 rebate on the utility bill for an overcharge and offers a lower electric rate. The Garland Utility Customer Service phone number, 972-205-2671, shows on Caller ID. Scam Awareness info: garlandutilities.org/CivicAlerts.as

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Good morning, Garland! As sleeting begins, the roadways will become icy and unsafe for travel. We encourage you to stay inside if you do not have to be out. If you must travel, please do safely! #BeSafeDriveSmart #WinterWeather ❄️

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WEATHER ALERT: Winter Storm Warning for Garland and Dallas County until 6:00am Thursday.

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City of Garland Update - No trash/recycling/bulky item pickups on Tuesday. conta.cc/3WLLcp3 conta.cc/3YbSNOH

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The Garland Street Department continues to monitor road conditions. Sanding truck crews are on standby. Roads can potentially become more dangerous, and we recommend not traveling unless it's absolutely necessary. Stay safe, and stay tuned for any updates!

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If you are using a space heater to stay warm during this cold weather, make sure you are using it safely and correctly. Improper use of a space heater can cause fires. ow.ly/cm1050M8K2A

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- Protect your pipes - Disconnect water hoses - Cover/wrap outdoor faucets - Make sure everyone knows how to turn off the water to your house in an emergency. Here's how:: youtu.be/8_Z_bUVBIXs For a water emergency, call 972-205-3210 En español: youtube.com/watch?v=rwON5h

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City of Garland facilities are closing this afternoon and tomorrow due to winter weather. More details: conta.cc/3kSUfr0 conta.cc/3WPHD1f

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All #GarlandLibraries are closing at 3 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 30 and will remain closed Tuesday, Jan. 31. Access the library online for resources, downloadable items, and your account at library.garlandtx.gov/158/Library.

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Power outages can occur in icy weather conditions due to cars hitting poles or transformers or if ice-covered tree branches fall on individual service lines to homes or businesses. Check out these tips on how you can prepare for an outage: gpltexas.org/outage-center/

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Power outages can occur in icy weather conditions due to cars hitting poles or transformers or if ice-covered tree branches fall on individual service lines to homes or businesses. Check out these tips on how you can prepare for an outage. gpltexas.org/outage-center/

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WEATHER ALERT: Winter Storm Warning for Garland and Dallas County until 12:00pm Wednesday.

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