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March Mayor’s Spotlight - May 7 General and Special ElectionThe filing periods have closed and the ballot is set! Check out the March Mayor’s Spotlight for a candidate listing, information regarding for the upcoming Chamber of Commerce Mayor and Council Candidate Forums, early voting dates and times, and more.
March Mayor’s Spotlight
Did you know?
To vote in the May 7 General and Special Election, you must be registered by April 7, 2022. This includes updating changes of address or name changes and/or corrections. |
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Volunteers Clean Up Liberty Grove Road Last Saturday morning, 17 energetic Keep Rowlett Beautiful, Inc. volunteers spent nearly three hours cleaning up Liberty Grove Road. Over 40 bags of trash were collected and this area of town looks so much better now - thank you to all the volunteers that showed up on their day off to serve our community!
Also, shout out to Keep Rowlett Beautiful’s Scott Schiavone for organizing this cleanup. Scott's goal is to clean up one area within our community each month. If you have an area in mind, please pass that information on to him via email.
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DGNO Railroad Crossing Rehab – Street Closures to Occur DGNO Railroad will perform railroad crossing rehab on their Stanford Street crossing beginning today (Friday, March 11), as well as their Miller Road crossing, which begins Sunday, March 13. These roads will be completely closed at the crossing locations for the approximately 48-hour duration of each project. Please see the image for alternate route information – the same route will be used for both closings as they do not occur simultaneously.
- Stanford Street south of Chiesa will be completely closed Friday, March 11 beginning at 8am - Saturday, March 12 at approximately 6pm.
- Miller Road between Chardonnay Drive and Glen Hill Drive will be completely closed Sunday, March 13 at 8am - Monday, March 14 at approximately 6pm.
More info and larger map image…
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North Texas Municipal Water District The NTMWD Annual System Maintenance runs March 1-29. During this time, the NTMWD temporarily changes the disinfectant in the water treatment process. The annual, routine change is necessary to maintain the regional system and year round water quality, however the absence of ammonia during these few weeks may make the chlorine disinfectant more noticeable. There are simple steps to minimize taste, odor or skin sensitivities, including placing a pitcher of water in the refrigerator overnight or adding a slice of citrus to the water. Adding a crushed 1000 mg Vitamin C tablet to bath water will remove the chlorine. More info… |
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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. More Info... |
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Free Electronic Recycling & Document Shredding – Saturday, April 99am-1pm
Rowlett High School parking lot
Time to clean out the garage and haul those old boxes of papers down from the attic! Keep Rowlett Beautiful and Life Message sponsor this event, which allows us to get rid of old electronics cluttering up our homes in an environmentally safe manner. Document shredding is also offered, the first three are free, any additional are $5 each. More info…
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Daylight Savings Time Begins This Weekend
Don’t forget to “spring forward”! Set your clocks ahead one hour at 2am Sunday, March 13 (translation: Saturday night before you go to bed!).
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Rowlett PD Partners with GISDThe Garland Independent School District and the Rowlett Police Department have partnered to assist police officers during encounters with members of the GISD community with special needs, such as those who are non-verbal or have a mental, emotional or intellectual disability.
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Tip From Your Friendly Rowlett Crime Prevention Officer Remodeling your home? Use caution - don’t become a victim of fraud! Before you start repairs: - Check with people you trust for contractor recommendations.
- Get at least three written estimates.
- Get proof of license and insurance.
- Don’t start work until you have a signed contract.
- Don’t pay by cash or wire transfer.
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Community Development News
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Neighborhood Planning to Launch Resource Map The Neighborhood Planning Department is committed to working with all of our neighborhoods to provide quality customer-service and programs that meet the needs of our small communities through effective 360-degree communication, promote community involvement, and strengthen the relationships between neighborhoods and City staff.
Here’s where YOU come in – the Department is updating neighborhood contact information, which will then be placed on a Neighborhood Resource Map showing residents where neighborhood groups exist and how to reach them. Take a second to fill out THIS FORM and tell us about YOUR neighborhood…thank you for your help! More info...
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Emergency Management News
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Economic Development News
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Ephesus Bistro & GrillWelcome Ephesus Bistro & Grill to the City of Rowlett! Be sure to visit this authentic family owned restaurant serving unique Mediterranean concept cuisine.
“As residents of Rowlett, we wanted to open our second restaurant here. We love this city, its people and the quality of life. We appreciate the opportunity to share our unique and delicious cuisine”, said Kenan Cokelez, Owner.
Located at 6702 Dalrock Rd, Unit 122, Ephesus Bistro & Grill uses fresh, hand picked produce and prepares everything from scratch. More info...
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Rowlett Sings
The Arts and Humanities Commission has brought back this popular amateur singing competition, and its open to all Rowlett residents. Contestants may enter group and solo categories, which are offered according to age range. Deadline to enter is April 9, so polish up those vocal skills!
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Poetry Contest
All ages are encouraged to create their own original poem around the theme “Keep Rowlett Beautiful.” Winning entries will be displayed as a poster at the library throughout April. Entries are due by 5:30pm on Saturday, March 26.
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Steampunk Tea PartyMarch 12 @ 11am
Calling all local steampunk enthusiasts as well as those simply curious! Join us for a delicious adventure as we explore the fascinating world of Steampunk whilst we nibble on delectable treats and savor herbal teas in the superb Victorian Rowlett Library Tea Room. A traditional tea, complete with “biscuits,” will be provided. Compete in the Tea Duel to see who’s the greatest dunker of them all. Steampunk attire and accessories are encouraged, but not required, for all guests. More info... |
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Lunch on the Lawn
Mondays, March 21 through April 25
11am-2pm
Village of Rowlett Downtown
Enjoy a variety of food trucks, live music and games - take your lunch break outside and soak in the beautiful beginning of spring! More info…
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Wet Zone Season Pass Sale
Last chance to get in on this great deal! The season pass sale runs through Sunday March 13. Be sure to purchase your season passes during the Spring Break Sale window to take advantage of all the discounts. To participate in this great deal, please call the City of Rowlett Parks and Recreation at 972-412-6170! More info... |
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Engineering Department News
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Lakeland Heights Neighborhood Reconstruction
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Tiseo Paving Company’s utility contractor installed approximately 220 linear feet of new 8” sanitary sewer line, including nine cleanouts, and two new sanitary sewer manholes. Their crews also installed around 100 linear feet of new storm sewer line.
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Lakeshore/
Windridge Alley Reconstruction Aushill Construction completed placing all concrete for the project and began backfilling and cleaning up. The final walkthrough is scheduled to be conducted on March 16. |
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Lake Highland Trail
North Rock Construction has completed setting the mile marker medallions. The wax covers on the medallions will remain until the final walkthrough is conducted. Additional hand railing was delivered and installation continued.
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SH66 East Sanitary Sewer Line Phase 1ANA Site Construction set an additional manhole, bringing the total number set to 5 out of 13. An additional 400 linear feet of 30” sewer line was replaced this week.
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Next Week's City Meetings
City Council
March 15 @ 7:30pm (Work Session 5:15pm - check agenda once posted)
Watch meetings live on RTN16 (cable channel 16) or online...
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Boards and Commissions
Economic Development Advisory Board - March 15 @ 8:30am
Rowlett Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commission - March 16 @ 7:00pm
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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