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National Public Safety Telecommunicator Week As in most communities across the nation, the Rowlett Police Department’s Communication Officers are the voice of 9-1-1. They are the first public safety officials a citizen speaks to in a moment of crisis. And this week we celebrated their contributions to our community!
Communication Officers are highly trained specialists capable of quickly and efficiently getting a citizen the necessary police, fire or medical assistance. Our dedicated Communication Officers work behind the scenes and are a critical part of the Police and Fire teams. They are on duty 24-hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year, providing rapid access to Police and Fire services, as well as calm, reassuring voices to citizens in distress.
City of Rowlett first responders and our community’s residents, businesses, and guests are very fortunate to be served by such professionals!
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National Animal Control Officer Appreciation WeekIt's National Animal Control Officer Appreciation Week!! Shelter guest Ginger has a message she wanted to share with everyone… Bark, bark, barkety-bark, woof- woof, howl. This translates to “ Thank you to the incredible City of Rowlett Animal Services team for serving our shelter guests and our furry friends around town so well!” Make sure to follow them on Facebook to see all of the guests who are ready for their forever homes!
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Village of Rowlett Downtown Historic Water Tower goes blue for Autism Awareness WeekApril is Autism Awareness Month, here in Rowlett the week of April 10-16 was recognized by City Council proclamation as Autism Awareness Week. Brought forth by the Rowlett Diversity Equity and Inclusion Commission and championed by a community member, the proclamation encourages us all to celebrate and appreciate this diverse group of individuals. Lighting the water tower blue is one way to show our support for all Rowlett citizens, specifically those diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder and those who love and care for them.
For more information on Autism Spectrum Disorder, please visit www.autismspeaks.org.
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Rowlett Chamber of Commerce
Councilmember Candidate ForumThe Rowlett Chamber of Commerce hosted an in-person event this week, allowing an opportunity for candidates running for City Council Places 1, 2, 4, and 6 to share their platforms and answer questions from Rowlett residents.
This forum, along with the Mayoral Candidate Forum held last week, can be viewed at the following links:
Mayoral Candidate Forum...
Council Candidate Forum...
The General/Special Election is Saturday, May 7. Early Voting begins April 25.
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Dallas County Elections Hiring Poll Workers
Speaking of the election, are you interested in getting more involved in your local election process? Dallas County Elections Department is now hiring poll workers, election judges, and Spanish or Vietnamese interpreters for the upcoming May and June Elections.
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U.S. Government Affordable Connectivity Program The Affordable Connectivity Program was created by the FCC to help households struggling to pay for internet service. It provides eligible households with a discount on broadband service and connected devices. Eligible households can also receive a one-time discount of up to $100 for a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet purchased through a participating provider.
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Kid Fish Saturday, April 23
9am – Noon @ Community Park Pond
SUCH a fun event, all designed to foster a love of fishing and the outdoors in our youth. The pond at Community Park will be stocked with 500 pounds of adult catfish, and prizes and trophies will be awarded to winners in three age divisions.
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Cardboard Boat Regatta
Saturday, April 23
1:30pm @ Community Park Pond
This challenge begins immediately following the Kid Fish event. So much fun to watch, and the perfect “team-building” opportunity for schools, sports teams, scouting and church groups!
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Keep Rowlett Beautiful Earth Day Celebration Friday, April 22
6-9pm @ The Village of Rowlett Downtown
Celebrate Earth Day in The Village of Rowlett Downtown from 6-9pm with live music, food trucks, vendor booths and the 48-Hour Video Race winners announcement!
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Economic Development News
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Hawaiian Bros Now Open!
Hawaiian Bros held their Grand Opening on Tuesday, they’re located at 3101 Lakeview Parkway (near Sprouts). Hawaiian Bros offers beloved comfort based on Hawaii’s homegrown culture. They treat everyone like family with generous portions of delicious Hawaii’s local fare. Mahalo!
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Auto Zone
Curious about the construction happening at 8001 Lakeview Parkway? A new AutoZone Auto Parts store is locating on this site west of Starbucks! We are excited to welcome this new business to our city. Thank you for choosing Rowlett!
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A Concrete Flume collapsed on Lakeview Parkway near Chiesa, potentially impacting the City’s water line. Public Works Streets and Utility crews to the rescue – their skillful and careful work enabled them to remove the concrete with no damage to our water line!
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Crews facilitated the Installation of a 16” Tee for the Fire Hydrant connection at the Chiesa Elevated Storage (water tower) for water quality purposes.
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Rowlett Public Library News
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Murder Mystery Fun
The Library recently held a Murder Mystery program for adults. Participants were challenged to find the killer of the of the First Officer on the RMS Titanic. Thanks to the Friends of the Rowlett Library and Councilmember Pam Bell for assistance in presenting the program. Pam’s portrayal of the Unsinkable Molly Brown was the hit of the evening!
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Easter Eggstravaganza and Pup-a-PaloozaAn eggcellent time was had by all – humans and canines alike – at last weekend’s events!
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Kids Kingdom Renovations Complete
Crews closed the playground the past couple of weeks while they performed renovations and maintenance. It’s back open now – grab the kiddos and check out all of the improvements!!
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No more drainage problems!There used to be a standing water and mud buildup at the playground entrance every time it rained. Now the water is drained, and our guests can access the park without muddy feet! |
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Spring Athletics by the Numbers
How many Rowlett residents participate in the fun leagues offered by our Parks and Rec Department? A LOT! Including these little guys (all together now, awwwwwww!)
Here are the number highlights for our Spring Youth Baseball League, Youth Volleyball League, Adult Co-ed Volleyball and Summer Youth Basketball:
Baseball - 14 teams totaling 170 kids
Volleyball - 5 teams totaling 60 Kids
Coed Volleyball - 4 teams
Men's Basketball - 10 teams
Want in on the fun? Summer athletic league info…
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Farmers Market
Rowlett Farmers Market continues every Thursday evening in the Village of Rowlett Downtown from 5:30-8:30pm through July 28. Visit with local vendors while shopping for produce, flowers, meats, honey, eggs, and more.
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Join the Rowlett Rays Swim TeamAttention kids ages 6-18 - join Rowlett Rays Swim Team this summer! Whether you’re just interested in polishing your swim technique and skills or you are new to competitive swimming, we have a spot for you! The season is May 23 - July 22. Practice will be Monday-Friday and times to be determined based upon enrollment.
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Swim Lessons
The Wet Zone has also opened registration for Summer Swim Lessons, which begin June 6. Class levels are offered from basic to advanced: Parent/Child, Tadpole, Shrimp, Seahorse, and Swim Team Prep.
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This week, the department recognized Frank Merriman as the Rowlett Police Department 2021 Volunteer of the Year. Frank is a member of VIPS (Volunteer in Police Services), a group of Rowlett citizens who assist the department with such things as administrative tasks, handicap parking violations, holiday safety patrols, vacation house watches, and vehicle inspections. VIPS members are a valuable part of our Police Family!
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Engineering Department News
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Lakeland Heights Neighborhood Reconstruction
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Utility project contractor constructed the stormwater junction box at the intersection of Kyle and Smartt. Installation of the 8” water line on Kyle began this week. The contractor anticipates the installation and hydrostatic testing of the new water line will be completed next week. |
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Next Week's City Meetings
City Council
April 19 @ 7:30pm (Work Session 5:30pm - check agenda once posted) Watch meetings live on RTN16 (cable channel 16) or online...
More info...
Boards and Commissions Senior Advisory Board Meeting- April 18 @ 10:00am
Rowlett Youth Advisory Council- April 18 @ 6:30pm
Economic Development Advisory Board Meeting- April 19 @ 8:30am
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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