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Rowlett Animal Shelter Undergoing Renovations Beginning Monday, 1/31! Your patience is appreciated while we bring exciting updates to the Rowlett Animal Shelter facility. The front area of the Rowlett Animal Shelter will be undergoing renovations beginning January 31. The project is expected to last 8 weeks.
During this time... - the lobby area of the shelter is closed to the public and administrative operations will temporarily move to the Community Development building located at 5702 Rowlett Road.
- Animal Services operations will not be affected – all the animals will continue to receive the same exemplary level of love and care staff has always showered upon them while they are guests in our shelter.
- All animals are posted on the City of Rowlett Animal Services Facebook page and may be seen in person by appointment only. Please call the Animal Services team at 972-412-6219 Monday - Saturday 10am to 5pm.
- If you have an animal emergency, please call 911.
- New volunteer opportunities will be on hold. If you are interested in volunteering with Animal Services, please check back around March 31. We LOVE our volunteers!
We appreciate your patience and apologize in advance for any inconvenience – stay tuned for updates and an invitation to our public unveiling once the renovations are complete!
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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 include Mayor and Councilmembers Place 2,4, and 6. Place 1 will officially 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. More info… |
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Community Emergency Response Team ClassThe 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 $25 covers class administrative expenses.
- More info and to register...
- CERT Information Video.
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DART Extends Free Rides!Dallas Area Rapid Transit has extended the free ride promotion to celebrate the launch of their New Bus Network through February 6. Free rides are available on all DART transit services throughout the entire DART Service Area including buses, light rail, TRE (between EBJ Union Station and CentrePort/DFW Airport Station), GoLink, Dallas Streetcar, and Paratransit Services.
More info… |
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Scam Alert This week, the Rowlett Police Department received a report that the phone number for the Rowlett Municipal Court had been spoofed and was being used in an attempted phone scam. Please know that the Municipal Court staff will never ask to "meet up" with you anywhere other than the window at the Court building to clear up a warrant.
Please call 972-412-6222 if you receive such a call, or with any questions/concerns. |
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Join the City of Rowlett Team - We Are Hiring! We are searching for highly talented, highly motivated individuals with a passion for providing exceptional customer service to both our external and internal customers.
Full-time positions: - CIP Manager
- Desktop Administrator
- Internal Auditor
- Streets Maintenance Specialist I
- Streets Maintenance Specialist II
- Water/Wastewater Maintenance Specialist I
- Water/Wastewater Maintenance Specialist II
- Water/Wastewater Maintenance Specialist III
Seasonal and/or Part-time positions: - Wet Zone Group & Retail Sale Supervisor
- Wet Zone Lifeguard and Maintenance Supervisor
- Wet Zone Programming and Special Event Supervisor
- Recreation Aide
- Recreation Leader II
Check them all out here and find out how you can become a part of our dynamic organization!
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Economic Development News
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 We hope to have some tenant announcements soon!
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What’s going on with this building? Located on SH66 behind Panda Express and east of Sprouts, it was originally planned to be a 24-Hour Fitness. However, following their bankruptcy proceedings in 2021, this location was no longer part of the 24-Hour Fitness growth plan. It is currently being finished out as shell building to be able to accommodate multiple users or another similar use.
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Fire Department Training ExercisesThis week, the Rowlett Fire Department held multi-company training at the Training Center located at Fire Station 2 on Schrade Road. This facility provides high-level training opportunities to keep Rowlett first responder personnel (fire, police, and public works staff) safe and well-prepared for any present and future emergencies in our growing community! |
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Little Sweethearts Dance – Sat., February 5Dress 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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2022 Event Sponsorships Now Available!The 2022 Downtown Special Events planning is underway and sponsorship opportunities are now available. The City would not be able to present all the amazing free community events…like the Easter Eggstravaganza, Pupapalooza, Memorial Day Celebration, Summer Concert Series, Fireworks on Main, you get the idea… without the partnership of our local businesses and organizations. If your business or organization is interested in being a part of any special events happening this year, please contact our Special Events and Marketing Coordinator.
More info… |
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 February is Love Your Library Month
What does that mean? We'll have fun events all month long so come on in to your Rowlett Public Library and celebrate with us!
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 We Have Hotspots Available to Checkout!
For more information, please call 972-12-6161 or visit us at 3900 Main St, Suite 200. One per household and 21 Day Checkout.
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 Thanks for coming!
On Saturday, January 22 families enjoyed crafts and snacks as they learned about traditions celebrated for the Lunar New Year.
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Streets & Trails Projects
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Lake Highland Trail Lake Highland Trail handrail installation continues – another 250' was installed this week. |
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State Highway 66 Sanitary Sewer Line The by-pass system has been set up and testing concluded this week. The section of the existing line that will receive Cured-In Place Pipe (CIPP) rehabilitation was dewatered, cleaned, and inspected to ensure CIPP is possible. Material deliveries continued. ANA Site Construction anticipates starting excavation for the open cut portion of the line replacement on Monday.
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Lakeshore/Windridge Alley Reconstruction Control Points have been staked and crews “potholed” to perform franchise utility locations. |
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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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Dallas County Offers Assistance Programs The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted us all in one way or another. Dallas County has two opportunities for financial assistance offered to residents of the county if you or your business are in need.
- Housing Assistance This is a short-term emergency housing assistance program aimed at assisting individuals and households with rental, mortgage, and utility (water/sewage) assistance for residents impacted by the pandemic.
More info and apply… . |
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- Emergency Business Assistance ProgramThis program is designed to rapidly provide financial assistance to “traditional” small businesses that have been adversely affected by the current pandemic.
More info and apply… |
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Next Week's City Meetings
City Council
January 31 @ 5pm (Special Meeting for Executive Session items originally scheduled to be heard at the January 18 meeting, which was canceled).
February 1 @ 5:30 pm
Watch meetings live on RTN16 (cable channel 16) or online...
More info...
Boards and Commissions
Golf Advisory Board Meeting - February 1 @ 10 am
Rowlett Community Organizations Active in Disaster Committee - February 2 @ 4pm
More info...
Agendas and Meeting Minutes
Meeting Calendar |
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Your one-stop-shop for assistance!Call 972.412.6100 for in-person help. |
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