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Register to vote by April 7! Our community has an important General and Special Election coming up on Saturday, May 7. Not only is the position of Mayor on the ballot, but those of Councilmembers in Places 1, 2, 4 and 6. In order to vote in this election, original registrations and updates to names/addresses must be completed by April 7, 2022.
More info…
Did you know that over 90% of the registered voters in Rowlett did not vote in the last local election? Make sure YOU are registered to vote and let your voice be heard, Rowlett!
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Rowlett Chamber of Commerce Mayoral and Councilmember Candidate ForumsThe Rowlett Chamber of Commerce hosts these in-person opportunities to hear candidate platforms and ask questions of those running for Mayor and Councilmembers for Places 1, 2, 4, and 6.
Please send questions to councilcandidatequestions@rowlettchamber.com and put "Council Candidate Questions" in the subject line. Emails without the correct subject line may not be forwarded to the correct folder.
Mayoral Candidate Forum
Monday, April 4 - 7:00 p.m.
Church in the City (6005 Dalrock Road)
City Council Candidate Forum
Monday, April 11 - 7:00 p.m.
Church in the City (6005 Dalrock Road)
Both forums will also air live on the City of Rowlett Facebook page. OF NOTE: these FB live events will not be moderated – they are simply an additional opportunity to view the forums - so please do not ask your questions of the candidates during the event.
For more information, please visit www.RowlettChamber.com.
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Centenial Drive Reconstruction – Road Closed Beginning April 4 As part of the Downtown East/190 Main project, contractors will reconstruct Centennial Drive from Main Street to Llano Street. Centennial will not be a thru street while construction is ongoing. The hockey rink parking lot will remain accessible for the duration, as well as the bathroom building parking lot. The project is anticipated to last two-three weeks, weather dependent.
Detour Map...
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Did You Know Rowlett Residents Can Get FREE Landfill Passes?
Doing some spring cleaning and yardwork? FCC will pick up brush and bulky items - no call necessary. Want to cart something off to the CM Hinton Landfill yourself? Get your free pass from the City of Rowlett!
More info…
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Earth Day 48 Hour Video Race The Keep Rowlett Beautiful, Inc. Earth Day 48hr Video Race begins on Friday, April 8 at 5pm, You’ll have 48 hours to film, edit and upload a 30 – 60 second video that shows ways to Keep Rowlett Beautiful. Grab your phone, drone, video camera, or whatever video device you have for a chance to win cash prizes in 3 different categories: Middle School, High School, and Adult. Winning videos will be premiered at the Earth Day celebration on April 22.
More info and inspiration…
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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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Crews Repair Water Main Break Public works crews worked on a 12” water main break on Dalrock Road Monday morning from 9:00 am through Tuesday evening at 7:00 pm. The main was isolated so no customers were out of water, although it did have to be re-routed due to its proximity to a sewer main. Public Works crews were split into two shifts due to the length of time, and Street Department staff also assisted in signage and cleanup during the event. |
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Rowlett RFD to the Rescue! A citizen blew out a tire on a very heavy trailer on Princeton Rd Tuesday. He didn’t have the tools to change it, so the crew from Station 3 stepped in to help! They were able to change the tire for him using the department’s state-of-the-art Hurst tools. This was our citizen’s first interaction with the Fire Department and he said “this right here is what makes America great!” Thank you for the kind words, sir - and thank you to these firefighters for helping out a citizen in need. This is what makes Rowlett great! |
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Economic Development News
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This week, Economic Development staff met with Tori Owens, Chief Operating Officer, Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Lake Pointe Hospital, which is one Rowlett’s largest employers. They toured the new $4.7M Hybrid Operating Room, which brings together the best surgical and interventional technologies to enhance the partnership with BSW The Heart Hospital-Plano. A hybrid OR facilitates the performance of diverse operations on the same patient at the same time by combining a traditional operating room with an image-guided interventional suite. This new OR will really advance delivery of cardiovascular care in the area! Multiple service lines continue to expand including cardio, orthopedic, neuroscience and women’s services, making this a top care facility in the eastern DFW region.
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Did You Know? - All stray intakes are held for five days for observation and vet care, then put up for adoption on the sixth day if the animal is healthy.
- All owner surrenders are put up for adoption as soon as they are seen by our vet.
Follow the City of Rowlett Animal Services on Facebook to see all the pets just waiting to be welcomed into YOUR home! More info…
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Entries Due Tomorrow - Saturday, April 2!
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 2, so polish up those vocal skills! More info…
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Arts and Humanities Commission’s Young Artist Exhibit Be sure to stop by the Library to see all the beautiful creations – we have SO much talent right here in our Rowlett community!
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Next Week’s Library Programs
Before You File: Tax Checklist – April 2 @ 10am
Titanic Murder Mystery - April 7 @ 6:30pm
Seed Bombs – April 9 @ 11am
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Pecan Grove Park Family CampoutOver 30 families participated in Rowlett’s Spring Family Campout at Pecan Grove Park last weekend - a great time was had by all and we can't wait to plan the next one! |
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Kids Kingdom Temporarily Closed
Kids Kingdom will be closed from Tuesday, March 29 – Wednesday, April 6 so our crews can perform some maintenance and improvements.
We apologize for any inconvenience, and we thank you in advance for your patience as we work to improve the experience of our guests at Kids Kingdom!
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Parks and Rec Offers Programming for our Community’s Older Residents, too!
This week featured a field trip to the Fort Worth Botanic Garden. Highlights included the gorgeous rose garden and lunch at the Rock Spring Café.
More info about upcoming programs and activities…
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Spring Events RoundupSpring is here and the City of Rowlett Parks and Recreation Team has been working hard to prepare a full lineup of FUN! Make sure to mark your calendars for these upcoming events: |
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The Rowlett Farmers Market
Hosted in the Village of Rowlett Downtown and begins next Thursday, April 7, 5:30 pm- 8:30 pm. Join us every Thursday night thru July 28! Visit with local vendors while shopping for produce, flowers, meats, honey, eggs, and more.
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Easter Eggstravaganza
NEXT Saturday, April 9, from 10 am – 12 pm at Pecan Grove Park. Bring your baskets and hunt for treat-filled eggs, enjoy lots of kids activities and games, food trucks, and photos with the Easter Bunny.
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Easter Pup-A-Palooza
NEXT Saturday, April 9, from 2 pm – 4 pm at Scentral Bark Dog Park. Dog treat-filled egg hunt and fun contests including Best Trick, Best Bark, Waggiest Tail, Biggest Dog, and Smallest Dog.
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Kid Fish
Saturday, April 23, from 9 am-12 pm at the Community Park Pond. Test your fishing skills against members of the community - 500 pounds of catfish will be released into the pond prior to the event!
More info...
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Cardboard Boat Regatta
Saturday, April 23 starting at 1:30 pm at Community Park Pond. We challenge you to be as creative and unconventional as possible as you plan, create, and race your carboard boat!
More info…
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Spring Ballfield Maintenance is Underway!Spring weather is here, and so is the rain. The northeast parks crew has been working hard to make ensure the fields are ready for practices and games after each storm. The crew work on pumping the water off of the fields, opening them up and "letting them breathe", so the sunshine and wind dries them out, and then potentially add more dry dirt to the field if needed.
Check out the before and after of this process below! |
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Congratulations to the 2021 Rowlett Police Department Awards Recipients! Supervisor of the Year – Remy Manukian, Communications Supervisor
Rookie of the Year – Troy Coffee
Communications Officer of the Year – Annika Moore
Civilian of the Year – Marianne Nemri, Crisis Coordinator
Chief’s Award for Excellence – Rahil Jorai, Detention Supervisor
Officer of the Year – Hunter Hornick
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On the left we have School Crossing Guard of the Year – Jacqueline King
On the right we have Top Shot – Sergeant Vedran Nosic
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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 started the installation of the sanitary sewer mainline for Lisa Dr. The 36” storm line under Kyle Rd. has been installed all the way to Smart St. The sanitary sewer crew has started installing the long sanitary sewer services from the homes on the southside of Kyle Rd to the new mainline on the northside of Kyle Rd. |
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Next Week's City Meetings
City Council
April 5 @ 7:30pm (Work Session 5:15pm - check agenda once posted) Watch meetings live on RTN16 (cable channel 16) or online...
More info...
Boards and Commissions Golf Advisory Board - April 5 @ 7am
Rowlett Community Organizations Active in Disaster Committee - April 6 @ 5pm
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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