 TOP STORIES FOR FEBRUARY 5, 2021
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**Vaccine supply is limited and it will take time to vaccinate everyone. Thank you for your patience as the State rolls out more vaccines
every week. Currently, only those in Phase 1A and 1B are
eligible to receive the vaccination.**
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Find the answers to your questions regarding who is eligible, where to get it, how to sign up, next steps and more!
Also, Mayor Tammy Dana-Bashian's monthly newsletter, Mayor's Spotlight, includes the 5 Myths About COVID-19 Vaccines - be sure to read it!
When can Rowlett residents sign up? Immediately!!
All Rowlett residents can sign up for the **Dallas County waitlist NOW; however, only those in 1A and 1B categories are eligible to be vaccinated per the Texas Department of State Health Services rules. Those who are not eligible now can still sign up and will be contacted when distribution moves to their category. **Currently, this does not apply to the Garland Health Department waitlist -
only Dallas County**
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On Thursday, February 4, Garland Health hosted another vaccine mega-site at Homer B. Johnson (HBJ) Stadium. The City of Rowlett staff and volunteers again provided assistance in managing the site. Over 800 individuals were vaccinated at the event, and of the 1258 appointment invitations, 219 Rowlett residents received an invitation. The next event will be Tuesday, February 9. Rowlett residents who qualify in Phase 1A and 1B may sign up on the wait list here: Vaccine Registration Form or register by phone: 972.205.3900.
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Vaccination Roll-out Continues in Rockwall County - Rockwall County and Rockwall County Helping Hands are working in partnership to distribute vaccines. Those eligible to receive the vaccine per the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) 1A or 1B definitions, may register for the waitlist here: www.blockitnow.com/rockwallwaitlist.
DO NOT SHARE YOUR VACCINE LINKS! You must have received the
appointment link DIRECTLY and be on the Helping Hands waitlist.
(This applies to every place you are signed-up through!)
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Statewide Vaccine HubsResidents are encouraged to register on multiple lists, there are no county residency requirements. Find more statewide provider hubs here.
Links are provided below for the online registration for each county. Due to the statewide effort, each county that is distributing the vaccine may approach the process differently and may provide different types of vaccines. There is no city or county residency requirement to register to receive a vaccination at one of the official hub sites, these sites are open to all Texas residents. People who register will be placed on a waitlist and will be provided further guidance at a later date as to when to arrive to receive a vaccination.
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Other Vaccine InformationCDC Vaccine FAQ (pdf)
A COVID-19 vaccine dashboard is available on the Texas DSHS COVID-19 webpage
DSHS COVID-19 Vaccine Provider Locations Map
CDC Vaccine Safety Information
Sign Up For V-safeSign up for V-safe after you get vaccinated! V-safe is a smartphone-based tool that uses text messaging and web surveys to provide personalized health check-ins after you receive a COVID-19 vaccination.
Vaccine Candidate Updates- Pfizer, the first COVID-19 vaccine granted an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) in the US, has begun a clinical trial for children aged 12-15 years, and has begun planning for a trial for children aged 5-11 years later this year. Additionally, Moderna has begun a clinical trial for children ages 12-17. Moderna has also begun testing a booster vaccine for potential use against COVID-19 variant strains.
- Johnson & Johnson (J&J) has filed for their Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) from the FDA. They have released new reports that their vaccine in a single dose regimen is 85% effective against severe illness, and 66% effective at preventing moderate and severe illness. The manufacturer is also researching a two-dose regimen of this vaccine, for potential increased efficacy against the spread of COVID-19.
- Novavax has also released data on their COVID-19 vaccine candidate, showing 89% efficacy against moderate and severe COVID-19 disease. They are also manufacturing an additional potential booster or supplement dose for variant strains of COVID-19. Novavax has applied for approval in the UK, and is working with the FDA to submit for an EUA.
- AstraZeneca’s vaccine has been approved for emergency use in the European Union, but has not yet been approved in the United States. Thus far, the vaccine has shown 82% efficacy after two doses, however, many countries are advising that this vaccine is not given to individuals over the age of 65, due to a lack of data surrounding this age group.
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COVID-19 Case Counts(Click on picture for larger image) The first chart in this post illustrates confirmed COVID-19 case counts numbers as 7pm Thursday, February 4 - the rest are updated Rowlett trend charts. Since the last update on Monday, February 1, Rowlett added 73 new cases. Please continue to stay home and stay safe. Stay vigilant when you must go out - wear your face covering, maintain safe distancing from others not in your group and, most importantly, wash your hands often. These measures are critical not only to slow the spread and protect people's lives, but also to protect our economy from further closures and to prevent compromising the health care services we need across the state.
Find additional information about the vaccine and how those who qualify may register to receive it here: https://www.ci.rowlett.tx.us/.../COVID-19-Vaccine....
The COVID-19 vaccine dashboard is available at Texas Department of State Health Services website. You'll find updated vaccine distribution information along with administration information.
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City Council –
Regular Meetings: Feb. 16 @ 5:30pm *check agenda on website* each Friday
before the date
Special Council Meeting – None at time published
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Other Board and Commission Meetings: (All Zoom Meetings)
Feb. 8 – Community Investment Advisory Board @ 5:30pm
Feb. 9 – Arts & Humanities Commission @ 6:30pm
Feb. 9 – Planning & Zoning Commission @ 6:15pm
Feb. 10 – Parks & Recreation Advisory Board @ 6:30pm
Feb. 11 – Library Advisory Board @ 6:30pm
Feb. 15 – Senior Advisory Board @ 10am
Feb. 15 – Rowlett Youth Advisory Council @ 6:30pm
Feb. 17 – Rowlett Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Commission @ 7pm
Feb. 23 – Planning & Zoning Commission @ 6:30pm
**CHECK THE WEBSITE CALENDAR FOR MEETING DATES & TIMES
Watch on Rowlett’s Cable Channel RTN16 or online
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Newest Attraction in Village of Rowlett Downtown!Mayor Tammy Dana-Bashian and her granddaughter, Emma, love our newest attraction - a giant 7' tall cedar chair! This will be a great weekend to get out of the house and take some pictures to post on FB or Instagram!
Many thanks to Rowlett community members Ernest and Florence Smith who built this giant chair and raffled it off to benefit the North Texas Food Bank! Then the winner of the raffle kindly donated the chair to the City of Rowlett for the community to enjoy! The chair will remain in the open space at the Village of Rowlett Downtown, 4000 Main St. We love our community and their generosity!
The Parks and Recreation Department invite you to celebrate by participating in their newest challenge - upload a picture of yourself sitting on the chair to either Facebook or Instagram (using #myrowlett and #rowlettpard) to enter your chance to win a custom headband! The winners will be chosen one week from today! Ready, set, go! ?? #MyRowlett#BetterTogether__________________________________
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This monthly program is hosted by Rowlett Mayor Tammy Dana-Bashian and City Manager Brian Funderburk. We open this month's show with information regarding vaccine distribution; visit www.rowlett.com/vaccine for the most up-to-date information. This month's "Ask the Mayor" email is about the progress on Sapphire Bay during the pandemic - watch to find out what is going on! Plus, we continue the segment, "Road to the Bond Election", and the potential May 2021 Bond Election by revisiting past CIP projects...all that and much more! __________________________________
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The Mayor's Spotlight for February 2021 is now available! This month, Mayor Tammy Dana-Bashian shares information about the COVID-19 vaccine, how and where to register to receive it, and what to expect once you've been vaccinated.
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Recently, the City experienced an unexpected issue when data was uploaded to our utility bill payment processor (Paymentus). This issue affected only a small portion of the City’s approximately 19,000 utility customers and will be corrected automatically on those accounts. Although the issue is unique and isolated to this event, we do apologize for any inconvenience experienced by our customers. As always, our dedicated Utility Billing staff is available at 972-412-6105 to assist customers who would like more information.
**UPDATE - This was not a billing error. Rather, a file used to pull electronic payments for about 800 customers with automatic withdraw was corrupted and therefore some of those customers may have had the wrong amount withdrawn from their payment source. The City reversed these payments immediately and the correct payments will be withdrawn early next week. Not all automatic withdraw customers were impacted.** __________________________________
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REMEMBER ... AskTheMayor@Rowlett.com - If you have a question you would like to ask Mayor Tammy, please send to the email address listed ... AND Send us your "feel good" stories about someone doing something positive in Rowlett - Let's share ALL the Good Things About Rowlett! #MyRowlett Email: dperrin@rowlett.com __________________________________
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TRAFFIC ALERT on I-635All lanes of EB I-635 between Abrams Rd. & Forest Ln. closed on the evening of Friday, Feb. 5. All lanes of WB I-635 between Forest Ln. & Abrams Rd. closed on the evening of Saturday, Feb. 6. These closures are required to facilitate bridge demo along the project.
Main-lane traffic will be detoured to the frontage road for each night. Drivers are advised to plan commutes in advance or seek alternate routes.
View full schedule, associated detours & exhibits here: https://bit.ly/3ci5jYu __________________________________
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Super Bowl Sunday TipsTackling a game day spread? Don’t just wing it.
Updated CDC feature, also in Spanish, provides
tips on how to avoid food poisoning so your household can have a memorable game day meal.If your game day plans involve a gathering, limit close contact with people outside of your home, encourage handwashing, wear a mask, and avoid sharing utensils. |
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 CDC Suggestions for a Safer Way to Enjoy the Super Bowl
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February is Love Your Library MonthFebruary is Love Your Library month. Rowlett’s Friends of the Library is an advocacy and support group who raise funds for special Library needs, support cultural and literary enrichment activities for the community, and promote literacy. If you’re interested in being a Friend, please visit their website.
https://www.ci.rowlett.tx.us/1023/Friends-of-the-Library
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Rowlett Sings is Back!It’s back, it’s virtual, and better than ever! Who’s ready to sing? Submit your video today!
Deadline for Contest Entries is Saturday, March 27, 2021. Submission and contest information can be found at: https://www.ci.rowlett.tx.us/1579/Rowlett-Sings-Competition
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This year, we're bringing the Little Sweetheart Dance to you!
Little Sweetheart Date Night will include: * A custom curated playlist * One blank Valentine's Day card for your Little Sweetheart
*One special flower
Register
Pick up your kit on Thursday, February 11 and Friday, February 12. **Each individual who purchases a date night kit will be entered into a
raffle to win two tickets to Wet Zone for the 2021 season.** __________________________________
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The Rowlett Police Department wants you to know where crime is occurring in your City and neighborhood. Find crime mapping throughout Rowlett and also a list of registered sex offenders. Go here to report a crime unless it is an emergency or crime in progress. If that is the case, please call 911 immediately. __________________________________
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Former Rowlett Police Chief DanielIt is with great sadness that we inform you that former Police Chief of Rowlett PD, Reece Daniel has passed away suddenly from illness.
Chief Daniel entered the profession in 1976 with the Paris, TX Police Department until he joined Farmers Branch PD in 1980 where he would spend the bulk of his career. Chief Daniel came to Rowlett on 12/1/1999 and served as our chief for 5 years until 1/31/2005 when he accepted the position of Chief of Police for Jacksonville TX Police Department. Read More …
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 This week's crime tip focuses on the interior of your home ... leave
some lights on and a tv or radio to give the appearance of being home.
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Crime Prevention Tip
from RPD
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 Another good idea when you're gone is to have
a neighbor pick up your mail, packages, etc!
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Miller Rd. Sewer ProjectThe concrete installed in the east bound lanes of Miller Rd. between Cheyenne Dr. and Fire Station One failed to meet the City's standards and will be replaced by the contractor, at their cost. The repair started this week and is scheduled to be completed by February 26, weather permitting. |
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Alley ReconstructionKIK Contracting has completed the Alissa East, North, South and Miramar Drive alleys. The contractor continues to work on Southridge Alley. Currently, they are removing excess dirt prior to their concrete crews being onsite next week. |
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Annual Concrete RepairCam-Crete Contracting Inc. crews were able to pour concrete on Hickox and Wellesly Dr. last week and are awaiting concrete to cure. Crews will begin working on other locations on Hickox Rd. this week.
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Your one-stop-shop for assistance.Call 972.412.6100 for in-person help ---Click here to submit a request or question.
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