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January 7, 2022
State of the City

Mayor’s State of the City Address Rescheduled for Wednesday, January 12

Mayor Tammy Dana-Bashian will present her annual address at the Rowlett Chamber of Commerce Luncheon Wednesday, January 12. The address will also be carried live on the City of Rowlett,Texas Facebook page. Normally presented at the first regular City Council meeting in January, the State of the City Address was postponed this year due to key production staff illness. We encourage everyone to attend or watch to hear her report on the City’s numerous 2021 accomplishments as well as the outlook going forward for 2022! Register to attend the Rowlett Area Chamber & Visitor Center Luncheon
The State of the City Address will also be shown on RTN16 (cable channel 16) and available to view:
YouTube (RowlettTexasVideo)
via streaming at Rowlett.com.
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Christmas Tree Disposal

Christmas trees may be placed out for pickup by FCC on your normal trash collection day, please remove all decorations. Place trees 7' or under by polycarts, taller trees go out front with your bulk trash. 
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Free Arts & Humanities Commission 2022 Calendars are Now Available!

Beautiful images sourced from the commission’s annual Young Artists’ Exhibit and the annual Photography Contests are utilized to create these wonderful calendars, which are all about Rowlett! Available at the Rowlett Community Centre, Chamber of Commerce, City Hall and the Rowlett Public Library, these calendars are a wonderful celebration of the creativity and artistic talent represented throughout our community. 
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Rowlett Bond Committee

Do you have an interest in improving the City of Rowlett by participating in the Capital projects process? Well, here’s your chance - the City Council is now accepting applications from residents who wish to serve on the ad hoc Bond Committee! This is an opportunity to help prioritize the projects you feel are needed throughout our community for inclusion in future bond elections - the ad hoc Bond Committee will be made up of Rowlett citizens just like you who are interested in improving the amenities and infrastructure in our City. The committee will provide recommendations to the City Council regarding capital projects priorities, selection, guiding values for planning, and slating projects for bond elections. Deadline to apply is January 28.
Find more info and apply…
Planned Server Maintenance begins January 14

Server Maintenance

Planned server maintenance beginning at 6pm, Friday January 14 will affect weekend operations in several City facilities including the Rowlett Public Library, Animal Shelter and Community Centre. 
More info... 

We appreciate your patience during this time and apologize in advance for any inconvenience. 
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City Facilities Closed in Observance of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday 
Monday, January 17

City facilities, including City Hall, Municipal Court, Rowlett Community Centre, Library and the Animal Shelter will be closed on Monday, January 17 in observance of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day holiday.
Trash pickup will run on its regular schedule.
Concrete walking trail

LAKE HIGHLAND TRAIL Construction Progress

North Rock Construction continued installing the stone façade on the retaining walls, approximately 70% of the stonework has been completed! 
Concrete walking trail with orange cones and safety fencing
Say no to scams seminar for seniors

January Senior Seminar – Say NO To Scams

Tuesday, January 11 – 1pm 
Rowlett Community Centre
Join the Rowlett Senior Advisory Board and learn how to avoid scams targeting older adults at this informative seminar presented by the Rowlett Police and Information Technology Departments.
Call 972-412-6170 for more information.
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Little Sweethearts Dance – Sat., February 5

Dress up in your Demin and Diamonds with your little ladies and gents and let's lasso together some good ol' memories at this western night of two stepping and line dancing...yeehaw! There will be snacks, a candy bar, a picture booth and more.
More info…
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Interested in Serving as Mayor or on the Rowlett City Council?

The election for Mayor and City Councilmembers
will be held on May 7, 2022.
More info… 

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City Meetings

City Council

January 18 - 7:30pm (Work Session 5:30pm)
Watch live on RTN16 (cable channel 16) or online...
More info...

Boards and Commissions 

Arts & Humanities Commission - January 11 @ 6:30pm
Planning & Zoning Commission - January 11 @ 7pm
Parks & Recreation Advisory Board - January 12 @ 6:30pm
Library Advisory Board Meeting - January 13 @ 6:30pm
More info...


Agendas and Meeting Minutes 
Meeting Calendar

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Rowlett, Texas

The Rowlett Action Center

Your one-stop-shop for assistance!

Call 972.412.6100 for in-person help. 

Submit a request or ask a question here...
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