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City Of Garland

200 North Fifth Street
972-205-2000

General Information:

More than 222,650 people live in Garland, making it the 10th largest city in Texas, and the 83rd largest in the United States. The City is 15 miles northeast of downtown Dallas, and bordered by Interstate 635, Interstate 30, and U.S. 190. The DART Light Rail Line bisects the city with two stations, one at Forest Lane and Jupiter Road and one in Historic Downtown Garland. D/FW International Airport is 30 minutes away. Despite all of these metroplex conveniences, Garland still offers a comfortable, hometown atmosphere to a diverse, thriving citizenry.

Recent News

City Of Garland News : Overnight Shutdowns Planned At Bush Turnpike, I-30 Interchange

The North Texas Turnpike Authority is performing routine overnight maintenance on the Bush Turnpike interchange with Interstate 30 in Garland through the morning of Sunday, Feb. 19. The Texas Department of Transportation will shut down I-30 at…

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City Of Garland News : $1.7 Billion 635 East Project Continues

The $1.7 billion 635 East project to widen and improve Interstate 635 and areas near the freeway's interchange with Interstate 30 continues. Various lanes of I-635 between Central Expressway and I-30 and lanes of I-30 near the I-635 interchange are…

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City Of Garland News : $1.7 Billion 635 East Project Continues

The $1.7 billion 635 East project to widen and improve Interstate 635 and areas near the freeway's interchange with I-30 continues. Various lanes of I-635 between Central Expressway and I-30 and lanes of I-30 near the I-635 interchange are closed…

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City Of Garland News Garland Earns State Video And Parks Awards

The City of Garland earned 15 awards during the annual Texas Association of Telecommunications Officers & Advisors conference in early November in McAllen. Garland received awards in 12 categories, including four first-place trophies, four…

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City Of Garland Covid-19 Update - October 10, 2022

The City of Garland Health Department provides weekly case updates on Mondays. Data includes the total number of reported Garland cases, and a breakdown of the number of active cases, recovered cases, and deaths. The updated numbers are posted on…

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City Of Garland Covid-19 Update - October 4, 2022

The City of Garland Health Department provides weekly case updates on Mondays. Data includes the total number of reported Garland cases, and a breakdown of the number of active cases, recovered cases, and deaths. The updated numbers are posted on…

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City Of Garland News : Fire Station No. 6, Hollabaugh Recreation Center Improvements Put in Motion

The new site for Fire Station No. 6 and improvements to Hollabaugh Recreation Center were officially put in motion Thursday, Sept. 29, as Mayor Scott LeMay and the City Council led staff, project leaders and other guests at groundbreaking…

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City Of Garland News - Garland Achieves State and National Awards for Excellence

Garland Achieves State and National Awards for Excellence The City of Garland’s Public & Media Relations (PMR) team and the Garland Convention & Visitors Bureau, Visit Garland, recently earned national and statewide recognition…

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City Of Garland News : Public Health Notice - Rabid Bat Confirmed

On Sept. 28, 2022, the Garland Health Department (GHD) received notification of a laboratory confirmed case of rabies in a bat. The animal was found in the vicinity of Firewheel Town Center on Sept. 24. We do believe there was an exposure but we…

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City Of Garland News Council Honors Former Mayor, City Manager By Renaming Building

The Garland City Council is renaming one of its major facilities to honor Ron Jones, a three-term Mayor and prior to that, a leader of City staff for nearly three decades. The Ronald E. Jones Municipal Building at 800 Main St. is home to the…

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City Of Garland Covid-19 Update - September 19, 2022

The City of Garland Health Department provides weekly case updates on Mondays. Data includes the total number of reported Garland cases, and a breakdown of the number of active cases, recovered cases, and deaths. The updated numbers are posted on…

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City Of Garland News I-30 Narrows To One Lane Over Lake Ray Hubbard

Eastbound Interstate 30 between Bass Pro Drive in Garland and Dalrock Road in Rowlett will be narrowed to one lane from 9 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 15, to 5 a.m. Friday, Sept. 16, and from 10 p.m. Friday, Sept. 16, to 7 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 17. At those…

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City Of Garland COVID-19 Update - September 12, 2022

The City of Garland Health Department provides weekly case updates on Mondays. Data includes the total number of reported Garland cases, and a breakdown of the number of active cases, recovered cases, and deaths. The updated numbers are posted on…

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City Of Garland News - Westbound I-30 Ramp to Bush Turnpike Closes Overnight

The North Texas Tollway Authority will close the ramp from westbound Interstate 30 in Garland to the Bush Turnpike from 10 p.m. Friday, Sept. 9, to 5 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 10 for bridge maintenance. The $1.7 billion 635 East project to widen and…

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City Of Garland Covid-19 Update - September 6, 2022

The City of Garland Health Department provides weekly case updates on Mondays. Data includes the total number of reported Garland cases, and a breakdown of the number of active cases, recovered cases, and deaths. The updated numbers are posted on…

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City Of Garland News : Garland Welcomes New Assistant City Manager

Phillip “Phil” Urrutia will join the City of Garland as an Assistant City Manager on Oct. 3. Phil has more than 14 years of experience in municipal government including leadership roles in Municipal Court, Purchasing and Fleet. Most…

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City Of Garland COVID-19 Update - August 29, 2022

The City of Garland Health Department provides weekly case updates on Mondays. Data includes the total number of reported Garland cases, and a breakdown of the number of active cases, recovered cases, and deaths. The updated numbers are posted on…

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City Of Garland COVID-19 Update - August 22, 2022

COVID-19 Update - Aug. 22 The City of Garland Health Department provides weekly case updates on Mondays. Data includes the total number of reported Garland cases, and a breakdown of the number of active cases, recovered cases, and deaths. The…

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City Of Garland Covid-19 Update - August 15, 2022

The City of Garland Health Department provides weekly case updates on Mondays. Data includes the total number of reported Garland cases, and a breakdown of the number of active cases, recovered cases, and deaths. The updated numbers are posted on…

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City Of Garland News : I-635 to Close Overnight at Oates, then Skillman

Click Here To View the I-635 to Close Overnight at Oates, then Skillman

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City Of Garland Covid-19 Update - August 8, 2022

The City of Garland Health Department provides weekly case updates on Mondays. Data includes the total number of reported Garland cases, and a breakdown of the number of active cases, recovered cases, and deaths. The updated numbers are posted on…

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City Of Garland COVID-19 Update - August 1, 2022

The City of Garland Health Department provides weekly case updates on Mondays. Data includes the total number of reported Garland cases, and a breakdown of the number of active cases, recovered cases, and deaths. The updated numbers are posted on…

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City of Garland News - Water Conservation Is Important Amid Persistent Drought Conditions

The North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) thanks the public and its member cities and customers for conserving water while critical maintenance at the Wylie Water Treatment Plan Complex was completed. The latest update from NTMWD is available…

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City Of Garland COVID-19 Update - July 25

The City of Garland Health Department provides weekly case updates on Mondays. Data includes the total number of reported Garland cases, and a breakdown of the number of active cases, recovered cases, and deaths. The updated numbers are posted on…

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City Of Garland News : Update From The North Texas Municipal Water District

The North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) continues to call for reduction of outdoor watering by customers despite the progress being made to complete critical maintenance at the Wylie Water Treatment Plant Complex. Per an update from…

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Garland Public Health Clinic Offers Back-to-School Vaccinations

With the Garland Independent School District’s Aug. 8 start date around the corner, here’s a reminder that the Garland Public Health Clinic at 206 Carver St. provides low-cost immunizations for infants and children through age 18 and…

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City Of Garland : COVID-19 Update - July 18

The City of Garland Health Department provides weekly case updates on Mondays. Data includes the total number of reported Garland cases, and a breakdown of the number of active cases, recovered cases, and deaths. The updated numbers are posted on…

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Overnight Shutdowns Planned on Westbound I-30 at Northwest

Full closures of westbound Interstate 30 at Northwest Drive are planned as part of the $1.7 billion 635 East project to widen and improve Interstate 635 and areas near the freeways' interchange. Westbound I-30 is closed between Northwest and I-635…

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City Of Garland : COVID-19 Update - July 11

The City of Garland Health Department provides weekly case updates on Mondays. Data includes the total number of reported Garland cases, and a breakdown of the number of active cases, recovered cases, and deaths. The updated numbers are posted on…

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City Of Garland : COVID-19 Update - July 5

The City of Garland Health Department provides weekly case updates on Mondays. Data includes the total number of reported Garland cases, and a breakdown of the number of active cases, recovered cases, and deaths. The updated numbers are posted on…

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City Of Garland - COVID-19 Update - June 27

The City of Garland Health Department provides weekly case updates on Mondays. Data includes the total number of reported Garland cases, and a breakdown of the number of active cases, recovered cases, and deaths. The updated numbers are posted on…

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City Of Garland COVID-19 Update - June 20, 2022

The City of Garland Health Department provides weekly case updates on Mondays. Data includes the total number of reported Garland cases, and a breakdown of the number of active cases, recovered cases, and deaths. The updated numbers are posted on…

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City Of Garland COVID-19 Update - June 13

The City of Garland Health Department provides weekly case updates on Mondays. Data includes the total number of reported Garland cases, and a breakdown of the number of active cases, recovered cases, and deaths. The updated numbers are posted on…

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Rescheduled : Full Freeway Shutdown At Greenville Avenue As $1.7 Billion 635 East Project Continues

Updated 4:30 Pm June 8 With A New Date Of Full Freeway Shutdown: As part of the $1.7 billion 635 East project to widen and improve Interstate 635 and areas near the Interstate 30 interchange, I-635 will be shut down in both directions at Greenville…

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City Of Garland COVID-19 Update - June 6, 2022

The City of Garland Health Department provides weekly case updates on Mondays. Data includes the total number of reported Garland cases, and a breakdown of the number of active cases, recovered cases, and deaths. The updated numbers are posted on…

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City Of Garland COVID-19 Update - May 31

The City of Garland Health Department provides weekly case updates on Mondays. Data includes the total number of reported Garland cases, and a breakdown of the number of active cases, recovered cases, and deaths. The updated numbers are posted on…

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City Of Garland News - Garland Proudly Hosts Inaugural Juneteenth Event

Garland will proudly host its inaugural Juneteenth event from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, June 19, at Audubon Park, 550 W. Oates Road. There will be something for everyone at the family festival, including an opportunity to learn about the historical…

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City Of Garland News COVID-19 Update - May 23

The City of Garland Health Department provides weekly case updates on Mondays. Data includes the total number of reported Garland cases, and a breakdown of the number of active cases, recovered cases, and deaths. The updated numbers are posted on…

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