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FCC Trash and Recycle Collection Schedule Due to inclement weather this week, FCC was unable to safely complete Wednesday routes and canceled operations on Thursday. FCC resumed normal operations today and will run a full day tomorrow (Saturday, 2/26).
FCC will collect the remainder of Wednesday’s route and begin Thursday's today (Friday). We anticipate FCC will finish Thursday’s route and begin Friday's tomorrow (Saturday). If today (Friday) is your normal trash day, please place your carts out tomorrow (Saturday) morning and leave them out until the contents are collected. We will update next weeks schedule as FCC progresses through the initial delays.
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Arbor Day Foundation Designates Rowlett a Tree City USA for the 18th Year in a Row! The Tree City USA program has been greening up cities and towns across America since 1976. It is a nationwide movement that provides the framework necessary for communities to manage and expand their public trees. More than 3,600 communities have made the commitment to becoming a Tree City USA. The City of Rowlett has achieved Tree City USA status by meeting four core standards of sound urban forestry management: maintaining a tree board or department, having a community tree ordinance, spending at least $2 per capita on urban forestry and celebrating Arbor Day. - Cooler temperatures.
- Cleaner air.
- Higher property values.
- Healthier residents.
The benefits trees bring to urban environments are endless — and by earning Tree City USA designation, our community can experience them firsthand.
Congratulations and a big THANK YOU to the City of Rowlett Parks and Recreation department for their ongoing dedication to maintaining the natural beauty of our community and enhancing our quality of life!
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IH-30 Closed for Bridge Work
Beginning at 10 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 26, all lanes of westbound I-30 will be closed and motorists will be detoured to take the exit to Galloway Avenue (Exit 57).
More info...
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Did You Know? Winter Weather Information and Resources
The City of Rowlett Emergency Management team has compiled lots of useful and informative resources to help us all navigate severe winter weather events, such as the one we just experienced this week. Please visit the page, and stay safe! |
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Public Art Project – City of Rowlett Arts & Humanities Commission Wants YOUR Input! The Arts and Humanities Commission is in the process of selecting a sculpture for Fire Station #2 and we would like YOU to be a part of the process.
On Wednesday, March 16 from 6-8 pm at the Rowlett Community Centre, you will have the opportunity to visit with the artists who are submitting design ideas for a sculpture. Community feedback will enable the Selection Panel to choose the right artist for the community and will enable the artist to produce a work that is truly reflective of Rowlett. |
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TxDOT IH-30 Project
This week, TxDOT released an informative fact sheet about all of the improvements currently underway on IH-30. Check it out here.
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RFD Welcomes New Booster Truck The Rowlett Fire Department took delivery of a new piece of apparatus this week – a 2021 Ram 5500 Booster Truck to replace its 25-year-old Ford F-350 unit. Among its many capabilities, the new truck will expand the capacity of first responders to expeditiously extinguish vehicle fires in parking garages and additionally will serve as a squad unit during inclement weather events such as this week’s winter storms. We are very excited to welcome this versatile new booster truck to the fleet to serve our growing community.
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Promotions
This week, Chief Michael Godfrey presented the promotion of four outstanding employees. It is a pleasure to present to you Sergeant Bryson Burt and Corporals Ron Parikh, Jaqueline Vergara and Matthew Casey.
From left to right: Chief Godfrey, Corporal Vergara, Corporal Parikh, Sergeant Burt and Corporal Casey. |
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Life Saving Award
Chief Godfrey also awarded Lieutenant Oscar Cantu with a Life Saving Award for his courageous actions regarding a suicidal subject on the George Bush Toll Road over Lake Ray Hubbard. The Meritorious Conduct Board of the Rowlett Police Department reviewed the details of the incident and unanimously agreed that Lt. Cantu deserved this prestigious Life Saving Award! |
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Economic Development News
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Lakeview Business District Info MeetingsJacksonShaw is inviting the Rowlett community to attend an informative and open discussion of Lakeview Business District, a master-planned business park along PGBT. The district will help address the needs of the growing e-commerce, technology, R&D, logistics and supply chain sectors within Rowlett and surrounding areas.
March 1 - History of Northshore
March 8
March 22
7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Rowlett Community Centre
5300 Main St, Rowlett, TX 75088
The website for Lakeview Business District, www.lbdrowlett.com, will be launching soon.
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Arts & Humanities Commission Annual Writing Contest – Deadline for Entries is February 28!
The Annual Writing Contest is open to all Dallas and Rockwall county residents with an interest in writing. Prizes will be awarded!
Divisions: Ages 10-17 AND 18+
Application and more info here…
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Black Superheroes!
Saturday, February 26 @ 11:00 am
Learn about Black superheroes in the multiverse. Go on a quest for Black inventors and their inventions, watch Sonic in action on screen, vanquish villains, join the Library’s justice league, and make a few crafts. Come dressed as your favorite superhero or create your own and share!
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Maker Monday
Visit the Library on the second and fourth Monday each month for grown-up craft time at the Library’s Maker Monday programs.
Keep up with all of the fun and informative programming presented by the Rowlett Public Library here...
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"Twos" Day
Parks and Rec staff members Kelly and Pam celebrated “Twos” Day with two tutus at 2:22pm on 2/22/2022! |
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Family Campout – Register Now!
Join us for a family outdoor campout at Pecan Grove Park on Saturday, March 26 ,2022. Enjoy fishing, kayaking and other camping activities during the day – then relax while staff grills up hamburgers and hotdogs, along with s’mores for dessert!
More info...
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The Wet Zone is Hiring for Summer 2022
Don't let this week’s winter weather fool you – summer will be here before we know it and the Wet Zone is getting ready!
So if you’re interested in a super fun summer job hanging out with Haley Hippo, check out these open positions...
- Programming and Special Event Supervisor
- Group and Retail Sale Supervisor
- Lifeguard and Maintenance Supervisor
- Guest and Food Service
- Lifeguard
- Maintenance
- Swim Instructor
More info and apply here…
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Engineering Department News
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Lakeland Heights Neighborhood Reconstruction Begins!
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Tiseo Paving Company mobilized on Monday, and Dallas Light & Barricade set up the traffic control for the first phase of construction on Kyle Road. Kyle Road is one way going eastbound during this phase. The surveyor has started setting stakes. The utility crews moved in to begin the reconstruction on the sanitary sewer line and began saw cutting driveways on.
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Lake Highland Trail North Rock Construction was onsite pouring the colored concrete panels where the mile marker medallions will go. The contractor also completed installing the handrail at Lake Highlands Drive.
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Next Week's City Meetings
City Council
March 1 @ 7pm (Work Session tdb - check agenda once posted)
Watch meetings live on RTN16 (cable channel 16) or online...
More info...
Boards and Commissions
Golf Advisory Board Meeting- March 1 @ 7am
Rowlett Community Organizations Active in Disaster Committee Meeting- March 2 @ 4pm
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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