Interested in Serving as Mayor or on the Rowlett City Council? Filing Period Now Open!

Make a difference in YOUR community! Official open positions on the ballot as of today include Mayor and Councilmembers Place 2,4, and 6. Place 1 will be added to the ballot following the City Council meeting on February 1, 2022. The election to fill these positions will be held on May 7, 2022.

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Serve on the ad hoc Bond Committee – deadline to apply is January 28 !

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. These projects address existing infrastructure needs (i.e. streets and alleys), planning for future growth (i.e. buildings) and respond to the quality of life wants and needs (i.e. parks) of our community, and the process includes input from citizens, the City Council, and City of Rowlett staff.
Find more info and apply…

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Drive-thru COVID-19 Test Site Now Open at Garland’s HBJ Stadium

The CDC in coordination with the Department of Health and Human Services is operating a drive-thru COVID-19 testing location at Johnson Stadium, 1029 E. Centerville Road in Garland. Preregistration is required. There will be NO walk-up or drive-up testing.
- Register at https://bit.ly/3fJY9N0
- For more information, call 800-635-8611 or email support@eTrueNorth.com.

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City of Rowlett Blood Drive- January 24

The COVID-19 pandemic has had an impact on us all. Especially hard-hit has been maintaining the blood supply needed to save lives throughout our region. You can help! The City of Rowlett and the Carter BloodCare Center are hosting a blood drive on Monday, January 24 from 8am-2pm at the Rowlett Community Centre (5300 Main Street).
Please consider making an appointment and donating – blood supplies are at a critical level right now!
Make your appointment here, or by calling 1-800- DONATE4.

Residential Safe Room Rebate Program - Apply Now!

The Rowlett Office of Emergency Management has reopened the Rowlett Residential Safe Room Rebate Program, which helps homeowners who wish to mitigate risk to tornadoes, straight-line winds, and hail by installing a residential safe room. Rebates will be up to $3,000 or 50%, whichever is less, of the construction or installation cost.
More info and apply here…

Community Emergency Response Team Class

The Rowlett Citizen Corps Council is holding a two-day Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) class on Saturdays, February 12 and 26, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. (both days are required).
The 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. These teams also help search for missing persons, and assist with evacuations, traffic control, courtesy patrols, and City events. A course fee of $20 covers class administrative expenses.
For more information or to register for the class, visit RowlettCERT.com
CERT Information Video.

Rowlett Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commission Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Day Event

To honor the life and legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. The RDEIC held their first MLK Day community gathering in front of City Hall from 2-3 pm on Monday, January 17. To further commemorate Dr. King’s commitment to community and service, the RDEIC continues to accept donations of winter caps, socks, and blankets. Drop your donations at the Community Development building located at 5702 Rowlett Road, Mon-Fri 8 am-5 pm.

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Judge Liston Appoints Associate Judge

The City of Rowlett is proud to announce the appointment of Rosalind Jeffers to the position of Associate Judge of the Rowlett Municipal Court. In this photo, the oath of office is administered to Judge Jeffers by Presiding Judge Pamela H. Liston. Husband Earl Jeffers holds a family Bible while former Chief Justice of the 5th District Court of Appeals Carolyn Wright stands in support of Judge Jeffers.

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Rowlett Police Department New Officer Orientation

Orientation for several new RPD officers is underway! These sessions include all aspects of the Police Department, and the learning takes place in both a classroom setting and out in the field. This week featured range day and firearm qualifications for our six new recruits!

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Scouts Tour Fire Station 1

On Monday evening, Rowlett Fire Station 1 crews conducted a station tour for a local Cub Scout troop. We had 10 scouts and 10 adults who learned about the apparatus (fancy name for fire engines and medic units), and how our station operates. It was fun for everyone – the parents may have enjoyed it even more than the kiddos (just sayn’…)!

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Lake Highland Trail Construction

North Rock Construction continued installing handrailing and installed another 350 feet. The landscape subcontractor was back onsite and resumed installing sod. Sign installation is also underway – stay tuned for more progress reports!

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State Highway 66 East Sanitary Sewer Line - Phase 1

ANA Site Construction was onsite clearing brush and debris to create a path to the job site and began exposing the existing sanitary sewer line. The by-pass subcontractor was also onsite, fusing the pipe together for the by-pass pumping operations, which is anticipated to begin next week.

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Lakeshore/Windridge Alley Reconstruction

Aushill Construction began mobilizing this week, stakng our control points and franchise utilities.

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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.
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Lunar New Year Celebration @ The Rowlett Public Library

Even though the Lunar New Year 2022 will fall on February 1, we will celebrate it on January 22 here at the Rowlett Public Library. Join us for food, fun, and crafts! All ages are welcome.

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Attention Crafters – Maker Monday @ the Rowlett Library

Maker Monday is an in-person craft program for adults and teens (14 and up) led by Library staff on the second and fourth Monday of the month (hint: Monday, January 24) @ 6:30 pm. Each workshop features a different craft as well as various methods and techniques, and ALL materials are provided FREE of charge.
Check out more fun Library programs for kids, teens, and adults at Rowlett.com/Library

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City Meetings

**NOTICE** The City Council Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, January 18 was canceled due to the lack of a quorum. Items on the agenda were postponed and will be heard at future City Council Meetings, including the Special Meetings and regularly scheduled meetings listed below. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience as we continue to navigate the challenges presented by the ongoing pandemic.

City Council

Special Meeting January 25 - 5pm
Special Meeting for Executive Session January 31 - time tbd
February 1 - 7:30pm (Work Session time tbd)

Watch live on RTN16 (cable channel 16) or online...
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Boards and Commissions

Senior Advisory Board - January 24 @ 9:30am
Rowlett Youth Advisory Council - January 24 @ 6:30pm
Planning and Zoning Commission - January 25 @ 6:30pm
More info...

Agendas and Meeting Minutes
Meeting Calendar

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