The Garland Health Department has received reports of 72 confirmed cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) in Garland residents, as well as two deaths.  The City will update our posted case numbers each afternoon after 2 p.m. Check the  Dallas County website for county-wide updates.

You can subscribe to receive updates at GarlandTX.gov. If you have not yet set up an account, there is a "Create an Account" link at the very top of the page, above the navigation bar. Click that to create your account.  Click on the green "Notify Me" button to get the subscription page. You have several subscription options. The first section is Alerts. The second section is News Flash. COVID-19 Updates is the second option under News Flash.

Additional information is available on the Garland Health Department  COVID Update page . The status of various City functions is updated on the  City Service Updates page .  A list of useful resources is available on the  COVID Links page .  Frequently asked questions specific to Garland are available on the  COVID FAQs page .

During an April 2 Emergency Meeting of the Garland City Council, City Manager Bryan Bradford recommended additional changes to City operations and services through April 30 to further protect residents and employees from the spread of COVID-19. These changes were unanimously approved by the City Council and are summarized at GarlandTX.gov.

While most City facilities are now closed to the public, City departments can still be reached by phone or email. Visit the Staff Directory for contact information. Garland offers an information line, 972-205-3900, to help connect residents to health resources during the COVID-19 pandemic. Call your primary care physician first for medical and testing advice.

Monitor  GarlandTX.gov  and the City's social media pages for updates.

The Garland City Council postponed the City's general election six months to Nov. 3 to keep voters from gathering during a time of concern over the spread of COVID-19.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott authorized those holding May 2 elections to postpone their election to Nov. 3.

"I strongly encourage local election officials to take advantage of these waivers and postpone their elections until November," Gov. Abbott said. "Right now, the state's focus is responding to COVID-19 - including social distancing and avoiding large gatherings. By delaying this election, our local election officials can assist in that effort."

Garland voters will decide representatives for Council Districts 1, 2, 4 and 5. They'll also consider a proposal to repurpose park land at 3925 W. Walnut St. as the new site for the Walnut Creek Branch Library. Learn more.

The City of Garland will work with customers during these difficult times, and will not disconnect electric or water service for late or lack of utility bill payment. 

Customers should contact Utility Customer Service at 972-205-2671 or  CustServ@GarlandTX.gov to discuss their situation. Please include your service address and account number in any correspondence.

Duckworth Utility Services Building (217 N. Fifth St.) is closed through Saturday, May 9.  Utility and Tax payments will be accepted via the Drive-Thru Payment Center at 717 W. State St. (at West State Street and North Glenbrook Drive) from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday.  Other utility payment options  are also available.

Social distancing keeps you, your family and GP&L crews safe during COVID-19. If you call GP&L to fix a power outage at your home or business, or if you see crews working nearby, please stay inside. When necessary, GP&L dispatchers will give updates over the phone to the customer who reported the outage.  GP&L is committed to keeping employees safe and healthy, so we can continue providing you with reliable electric service.