Oath of Office 

Our new Mayor and City Councilmembers took the Oath of Office at Monday night’s Special City Council Meeting. Serving on the City Council is a labor of love. Love for the Rowlett community and love for the people who live, work and play here. It comes with a lot of hours and a LOT of hard work. Thank you to our Mayor and City Council for giving so generously of your time, talents, skills, and knowledge in service to our beautiful hometown.   

Rowlett City Academy – Register Soon! 

Ever wonder just how your local government works? Then the Rowlett City Academy is for you! In this 13-week academy, Rowlett residents learn how their elected officials interact with City staff and how the nine major departments work together to deliver City services on time, on budget, and with an eye to the future. Participants gain a deeper understanding of how local government works from the people who directly serve the citizens of Rowlett.
 
 - Registration is now open through May 25
 - Sessions take place every Thursday evening beginning June 2.
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Teens – Serve on the Rowlett Youth Advisory Council!

Attention Rowlett teens - are you looking for ways to give back to the community? If so, we have a spot for you: the Rowlett Youth Advisory Council (RYAC) is now accepting applications!
 
Comprised of seven regular members and six alternates, who are sophomores, juniors or seniors appointed by the City Council, RYAC members will serve one-year terms from August to June of the upcoming academic year.
 
Duties and responsibilities of the RYAC include: acting in an advisory capacity to provide observations and make recommendations to the City Council regarding the needs and wants of Rowlett’s youth; educating the youth participants in the local political process; members will serve as messengers for the City of Rowlett and assist City Council in outreach to the youth in Rowlett; and will assist the City by volunteering for local City events. More info…

National Public Works Week 

At Tuesday night's City Council Meeting, members of the City of Rowlett Public Works Department were recognized by proclamation. Each year, the American Public Works Association designates the third full week in May as National Public Works Week to shine a light on the services provided in our community, which are an integral part of our citizens’ everyday lives. 

Prevention & Response Training

Officer Dana Reeves conducted Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events (CRASE) Training for members of our Parks and Recreation Department, which also includes employees of Wet Zone.  
If you’re interested in crime prevention/response training for your organization, feel free to reach out to Officer Dana Reeves at dreeves@rowlett.com.  

National Emergency Medical Services Week

National Emergency Medical Services Week brings together local communities and medical personnel to honor the dedication of those who provide the day-to-day lifesaving services of medicine's frontline. 

Thank you Rowlett Fire Department for providing emergency medical services to the citizens of Rowlett 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year.

Memorial Day Ceremony 

Mark your calendar and gather with us at 10am Saturday, May 28 at Veterans Park (3900 Main Street) for a special ceremony held to allow an opportunity to pay our respects to those who made the ultimate sacrifice while defending our freedoms by serving in our nation’s armed forces.

Last Week’s Food Establishment Inspection Scores

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