Town Hall Meeting

Thursday, January 26 
6:30pm @ Rowlett Community Centre
The Rowlett City Council invites you to join us in person or on Facebook Live to find out (and ask questions!) about all of the exciting things happening in YOUR hometown!

Rowlett Vet Recognition

At this week’s City Council meeting, we celebrated the service of Michael Gallops (Captain, U.S. Air Force) by honoring and recognizing him as our 25th Rowlett Vet! Highly decorated, Michael served as a Communications Computer Systems Officer for six years. Recognitions include the National Defense Service Medal, Humanitarian Service Medal, Air Force Commendation Medal with Two Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters, and the Air Force Organizational Excellence Award.
Read on…

Community Emergency Response Team class

The Rowlett Citizen Corps Council (RCCC) is holding a two-day Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) class on Saturdays, February 4 and 11, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. (both days are required).

RCCC is actively recruiting residents to be trained in the CERT program that includes Disaster Medical Operations, Light Search and Rescue, and Fire Suppression following FEMA guidelines. During a natural or man-made disaster, CERT teams assist Public Safety teams in doing damage assessment, accounting for residents and securing quick, accessible routes into their neighborhood.  Our teams also help search for missing persons, and assist with evacuations, traffic control, courtesy patrols and City events.  More info…

Fire Fighter Cancer Awareness Month

January was recognized by proclamation at this week’s City Council Meeting as Fire Fighter Cancer Awareness Month.

Firefighter occupational cancer is the leading cause of line-of-duty deaths in the fire service. At the 2022 IAFF Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial, almost 75% of the names added to the wall (348 out of 469) were members who had died from occupational cancer. The National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health’s 2010 multi-year study evaluating cancer in fire fighters identified that fire fighters have a 9% greater chance of being diagnosed with cancer and a 14% greater chance of dying from cancer than the general U.S. population. Read on…

Teen Takeover

Saturday, January 21 @ 11 am 
Teens can come hang out, eat pizza, and watch a movie related to a book. We will discuss the book and the movie (love it or hate it) in open-minded conversation. This month we will watch The Boy in Striped Pajamas (PG-13) and read the book by John Boyne.  

Registration is requested for an accurate food order. You can register at the reference desk or online. This program is for teens ages 13-17.  Register here…

Code Red Continues at the Animal Shelter

Come Meet: Duke! 
Breed: Pit Mix
Age: 9 years 
Gender: Male 

Duke was adopted from the Rowlett Shelter back in 2014 as a puppy.  He has been passed around from owner to owner and unfortunately this now senior dog was abandoned in Dallas.  We went ahead and took Duke back in and he will be getting the proper care needed.  He would love to come home and lounge on the couch with you.  If you are interested in getting this senior baby out of the shelter to foster or adopt or if you would like to meet Duke or any of the other adoptable animals, please contact Animal Services at 972 412-6219.

See all of the available pets on the City of Rowlett Animal Services Facebook page…

The Block Party Trailer is Available to Rent! 

Ready for the new year? Why not start by finding time to meet with your neighbors? The new year brings new opportunities for positive encounters with your community. A place where neighbors know each other can help keep the neighborhood safe and well-guarded. It is never too late to get to know who lives next door. Your Neighborhood Planners have the right tools to get you started. The Block Party Trailer is ready with everything you need to throw a block party. Inside the trailer you will find: 

• 8 lightweight picnic tables
• 47 lightweight chairs
• 2 large coolers
• 2 10' x 10' canopy tents 
• Street barricades
• Street cones
• Dog bowl holders
• Lawn Games (corn hole, giant jenga, giant connect 4, and more!)

More info...