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City provides one-time “drip adjustment”
The Garland City Council has proposed a one-time residential water bill adjustment to offset the costs related to dripping faucets during the recent winter storm. The "drip adjustment" proposal is scheduled for formal approval during the City Council’s March 16...
Contact EWS with Garland eAssist
Garland eAssist is an easy way to submit service requests to Environmental Waste Services (EWS), access information and see other nearby requests in progress. Using eAssist or calling 972-205-3500 is the best way to have your EWS issues addressed. With eAssist, you...
Elections in May: Mayor, council seats
Below are the candidates for elections for Garland’s mayor and City Council Districts 3, 6, 7 and 8, as well as a special election for District 1 because of an unfinished term. The election is May 1. Early voting begins April 19. Watch The Garland Texan for Q&A...
Change in taste of water possible
Every year, usually in the month of March, our water supplier, the North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD), makes a temporary change in the way they disinfect our drinking water. The change lasts approximately 28 - 30 days. This process prepares their system for...
Council receives update on utility outages
The Feb. 22 City Council work session included an update on power and water outages during the recent winter storm. Jeff Janke, Garland Power & Light’s CEO/general manager, addressed council about the power outages. He thanked the GP&L staff for their hard...
Working to get water to apartments
What began as more than 6,000 apartment units without water has now been reduced to 503 units in nine complexes. There are also just over 400 units that have water but no hot water. Mayor Scott LeMay listed some of the things being done for those without water....
Water distribution continues
Garland is known for its strong sense of community, which always comes through during difficult times. The city of Garland’s library staff, in partnership with local churches, businesses, nonprofits and other volunteers have been distributing bottled water since...
Duck Creek Wastewater Plant earns award
For the second year in a row and the third time in four years, the Duck Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant will receive a “Plant of the Year” award from the Water Environment Association of Texas. The award will be presented virtually on March 25 as part of the Texas...
City services updates, resources
As wintry conditions ease, the city of Garland will have limited in person services available Friday, Feb. 19. Certain facilities will open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Services and staffing will be limited. Those facilities are: Garland City Hall – 200 N. Fifth St....