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Garland city service request

Garland eAssist

City of Garland onlyVerified Sep 4, 2026

Start here for potholes, code concerns, missed city services, neighborhood issues, and help reaching the correct Garland department.

Garland city services
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Non-emergency police assistance in Garland

Garland Police Department

City of Garland onlyVerified Sep 7, 2026

Request an officer or report suspicious activity, a welfare concern, noise, or another non-emergency police matter. Call 911 for immediate danger.

Police non-emergency · 24 hours
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Lost pet or animal concern in Garland

Garland Animal Services

City of Garland onlyVerified Sep 7, 2026

Report a lost or found pet, loose animal, animal bite, dangerous animal, wildlife concern, or another animal-services issue.

Garland Animal Services
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Pothole, trash, code, or neighborhood problem in Garland

Garland City Services

City of Garland onlyVerified Sep 7, 2026

Start here for potholes, missed collection, high grass, debris, graffiti, damaged signs, blocked sidewalks, and other non-emergency city-service problems.

eAssist / City information
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Water leak, sewer, bill, or service problem in Garland

Garland Water Utilities

City of Garland onlyVerified Sep 7, 2026

Report a water or sewer problem or get help with a utility account, bill, meter, payment, or starting or stopping service.

Utility Customer Service
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Ticket, citation, or court date in Garland

Garland Municipal Court

City of Garland onlyVerified Sep 7, 2026

Ask about a traffic ticket or city citation, payment options, a court date, warrants, dismissals, or municipal-court procedures.

Garland Municipal Court
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Building permit or inspection in Garland

Garland Building Inspections

City of Garland onlyVerified Sep 7, 2026

Ask about permits, inspections, remodeling, roofs, fences, contractor requirements, planning, zoning, or construction on city property.

Building Inspection
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Park, recreation, pool, or facility question in Garland

Garland Parks & Recreation

City of Garland onlyVerified Sep 7, 2026

Ask about parks, trails, recreation programs, facility reservations, athletics, pools, senior activities, or community events.

Parks & Recreation
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Library card, account, or program in Garland

Garland Public Library

City of Garland onlyVerified Sep 7, 2026

Ask about library cards, account help, renewals, borrowing, digital resources, youth or adult services, and library programs.

Garland Libraries
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Loud noise complaint in Garland

Garland eAssist

City of Garland onlyVerified Sep 8, 2026

Report loud music, parties, bass, shouting, vehicle noise, or another active or repeated neighborhood disturbance. Call 911 only if there is immediate danger, violence, or another emergency.

Garland city services
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Barking dog or other animal noise in Garland

Garland eAssist

City of Garland onlyVerified Sep 8, 2026

Report persistent barking, howling, crowing, or another recurring animal-noise nuisance through the local city service channel.

Garland city services
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Construction, business, or equipment noise in Garland

Garland eAssist

City of Garland onlyVerified Sep 8, 2026

Report recurring noise from construction, leaf blowers, machinery, deliveries, amplified sound, or a business. Include the address, source, date, and time when possible.

Garland city services
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Find Dallas County services

Dallas County information

Dallas CountyVerified Sep 4, 2026

Use the official county directory for courts, records, public health, elections, benefits, and services outside city government.

County information line
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Immediate danger or emergency

Police · Fire · Medical

NationwideVerified Sep 4, 2026

A person is in danger, a crime is happening now, or urgent medical help is needed.

24 hours
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Sexual assault or unwanted sexual contact

Dallas Area Rape Crisis Center

Dallas CountyVerified Sep 4, 2026

Confidential crisis support, information, advocacy, and help for survivors and their loved ones. Call 911 for immediate danger or urgent medical help.

Crisis hotline · 24 hours
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I need shelter or I am sleeping in my car

Housing Forward Homeless Crisis Helpline

Dallas and Collin countiesVerified Sep 4, 2026

Connect with shelter, coordinated housing access, outreach, and other resources for people experiencing homelessness in Dallas or Collin County.

Homeless Crisis Helpline
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Power outage or downed line

Oncor

Oncor service areaVerified Sep 4, 2026

Stay far away from a downed line and call Oncor. Call 911 for fire, arcing, injury, a traffic hazard, or any immediate danger.

Outage line · 24 hours
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Planning to dig on your property

Texas 811

Texas statewideVerified Sep 4, 2026

Call before fences, trees, sprinklers, mailboxes, or any digging. It is free and required at least two business days before work begins.

Free · Submit before digging
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Storm claim delayed, disputed, or denied

Texas Department of Insurance

Texas statewideVerified Sep 4, 2026

Get help with hail or storm insurance claims and verify whether a public adjuster is licensed.

Mon–Fri · 8 a.m.–5 p.m. CT
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A roofer or adjuster knocked on my door

Texas Department of Insurance

Texas statewideVerified Sep 4, 2026

Texas does not issue state roofing licenses. A contractor working on your property cannot also act as your public adjuster, and deductible waivers or rebates are illegal.

Consumer Help Line
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Contractor took my deposit or disappeared

Texas Attorney General · Consumer Protection

Texas statewideVerified Sep 4, 2026

File a complaint about work you paid for but did not receive, misleading claims, storm scams, or deceptive business practices.

Consumer Protection Division
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I smell gas indoors or outside

Atmos Energy Gas Emergency

Atmos Energy service areaVerified Sep 4, 2026

Leave the area immediately. From a safe distance, call 911 and Atmos Energy. Do not use switches or a phone near the suspected leak.

Emergency line · 24 hours
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Rent, utility, or housing assistance

Dallas County Human Services

Dallas CountyVerified Sep 4, 2026

Ask about qualifying help with rent, energy bills, weatherization, and housing.

County assistance office
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My utilities may be disconnected

Dallas County Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program

Dallas CountyVerified Sep 4, 2026

Income-eligible Dallas County households can apply for help with immediate energy needs and some heating or cooling-unit repairs. Call 211 for additional water, gas, or electric programs.

Funding and eligibility vary
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Low-cost dental care

Parkland · Jubilee Park Community Clinic

Dallas CountyVerified Sep 4, 2026

Dental exams, cleanings, fillings, and extractions are available by referral and appointment. Parkland financial-assistance eligibility may apply.

By referral and appointment
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I want help with drugs or alcohol

SAMHSA National Helpline

NationwideVerified Sep 4, 2026

Free, confidential treatment referral and information for substance-use concerns. For a possible overdose, call 911 immediately and give naloxone if available.

Free and confidential · 24 hours
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I need free Narcan or overdose training

Dallas County Overdose Response Team

Dallas CountyVerified Sep 4, 2026

Dallas County residents at risk of overdose can request free naloxone, hands-on training, treatment referrals, and peer support. If someone may be overdosing, call 911 now.

Free Dallas County program
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An older neighbor needs help

Dallas Area Agency on Aging

Dallas CountyVerified Sep 4, 2026

Connect a Dallas County resident age 60+ or caregiver with meals, transportation, benefits counseling, caregiver support, and other local services. For suspected neglect or abuse, use the Texas Abuse Hotline.

Dallas County residents 60+
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Free or reduced-cost medical care

Parkland Financial Assistance

Dallas CountyVerified Sep 4, 2026

Eligible Dallas County residents can apply for help paying for medically necessary care received at Parkland locations.

Dallas County · Eligibility applies
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I need food or supplies for my pet

SPCA of Texas Pet Resource Center

North Texas regionVerified Sep 4, 2026

Ask about temporary pet-food assistance, supplies, and upcoming pantry events for Dallas–Fort Worth pet owners facing financial hardship.

Availability varies · Email HelpMyPet@spca.org
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Low-cost veterinary care

SPCA of Texas Clinic

North Texas regionVerified Sep 4, 2026

Find discounted basic veterinary care, including wellness services and spay/neuter. Ask the Pet Resource Center whether financial help is currently available.

Appointments and eligibility vary
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Jobs for people with a criminal record

Workforce Solutions Greater Dallas

North Texas regionVerified Sep 4, 2026

Get job-search, training, and second-chance worker support. Staff can help identify current employers and programs instead of relying on a stale company list.

Weekdays · Dallas County centers
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Charity or discounted vehicle repair

Metro Auto Ministry

North Texas regionVerified Sep 4, 2026

Eligible Denton–DFW residents can request low-cost repairs; the program may cover up to $450 and generally requires the applicant to pay for parts.

Apply online · Appointment and eligibility required
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Eviction notice or landlord lockout

Dallas Eviction Advocacy Center

Dallas CountyVerified Sep 4, 2026

Free legal help for Dallas County tenants facing eviction or an illegal lockout.

Dallas County tenants
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County health and human services

Dallas County Health & Human Services

Dallas CountyVerified Sep 4, 2026

Find public health, immunization, benefits, housing, and older-adult services.

County services
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Voting or election question

Dallas County Elections

Dallas CountyVerified Sep 4, 2026

Check registration, find a polling place, view a sample ballot, or get election help.

Election office
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