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Summer Concert Series Continues…Tonight's band is Midnight SoulScoop up the kids, grab a blanket and head on down to Main Street to unwind and have some fun in The Village of Rowlett Downtown Friday nights in August @ 7:30pm. We have a variety of genres this year, from rock and roll, to country, and to close out the series - some JAZZ. In addition to some amazing tunes, food trucks will be offering up tasty treats, so come hungry! More info…
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Fiscal Year 2023 Proposed Budget VideoLooking for a quick overview of the FY2023 Proposed Budget? Check out the video!
Highlights include a reduction to the City tax rate and the addition of several Police Officers. The FY2023 Proposed Budget takes into account available resources and allocates revenues to the highest strategic priorities identified in the City’s 2018 Strategic Plan. These priorities guided the development of the FY2023 Proposed Budget. Citizens still have opportunities to engage the City Council with regard to the Proposed FY2023 Budget and tax rate - the next City Council Budget Workshop Session is Monday, August 22@ City Hall. A Public Hearing on the ad valorem tax rate for Fiscal Year 2023 will be held during the regular City Council Meeting on Tuesday, September 20. More info…
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Neighborfest Adopt-A-Thon is Tomorrow – Saturday, August 20Who’s joining us for Neighborfest? Animal Services and Neighborhood Planning have created the ultimate mash-up! Visit us at the Rowlett Animal Shelter (4310 Industrial St) on Saturday, August 20 from 7-9 pm to sip some beverages, adopt a pet, eat some Chicago-style food and get some shaved ice. We can’t wait to see you there!
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Arts & Humanities Commission Photo Contest2022 Theme – “Live, Work and Play Rowlett”
Do you have a passion for photography? Now is the time to get outside and take photos of your hometown! The Rowlett Arts and Humanities Commission is accepting submissions at the Rowlett Public Library for this popular annual contest THIS weekend - August 19 and 20 - professionals, amateurs, and people of all ages are encouraged to submit up to three photographs taken within the last year.
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World Honeybee Day – August 20 As a Bee City, we love helping raise awareness of the important role honeybees play in our ecosystem.
Here are a few fun facts about honeybees:
• Honeybees pollinate plants throughout the growing season. • Honeybees are the most well-known solitary bees; however, they represent a tiny fraction of all bee species. Worldwide, there are an estimated 20,000 species of bees, and approximately 3,600 bee species are native to the United States and Canada alone. • Most solitary bee species, like honeybees, are not aggressive and many are stingless. • Honeybees are pollinators which mean that while gathering the nectar to create honey they’re also fertilizing flowering plants. What is pollination exactly? Pollination is the transfer of pollen from an anther to a stigma. • According to the Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation, pollinators including honeybees provide an ecological service necessary for the reproduction of over 85% of the world’s flowering plants, including more than two-thirds of the world’s crop species. • The United States alone grows more than 100 crops that either need or benefit from pollinators. The economic value of these native pollinators is estimated at $3 billion per year in the U.S.
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Rowlett Public Library News
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The Rowlett Public Library Helps You Stay Connected!
Wi-fi hotspots for internet service can be checked out from the Library for three weeks at a time. |
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Community Development News
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Code Red Continues at the Rowlett Animal Shelter - Come Meet Chester! Breed: Domestic Short Hair
Age: 8 Months
Gender: Male
Color: Cream
Chester the cool kitten came to the Animal Shelter in June. He loves people and kids but he’s not sure he enjoys being picked up just yet. Chester is friendly with other cats. He is litterbox trained, fully vetted and can’t wait to meet his new family. If you would like to meet Chester, or any of the other adoptable animals, please contact Animal Services at 972 412-6219. See all of the available pets on the City of Rowlett Animal Services Facebook page…
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Check Out the Latest Food Establishment Scores Target Grocery 94
Target Starbucks Coffee 94
Target Pizza Hut 100
Circle K CK #127 83
Dalrock Food and Fuel 92
Raising Canes 99
Scoring: Each item on the inspection form carries a demerit value of 3, 2, or 1 point(s) based on the violation severity. For example, a score of 91 could represent 3 violations at 3 demerits, or 3 violations at 2 demerits and 3 violations at 1 demerit. A score of 100 is the best possible score. To view more food establishment inspection scores, please visit the Environmental Health webpage...
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Do I Need a Permit For THIS? A permit is required when any HVAC mechanical work is performed. After installation, the work must be inspected by a Building Inspector to ensure code compliance and safety. To request a permit, visit our online portal here...For more information, contact Building Safety at 972 412-6125
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"It's OK to Not Be OK"
The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (formerly known as the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline) has transitioned from a 10-digit phone number to a three-digit number: 988. Simply call or text 988 to connect with a national network of local crisis centers that provide free and confidential emotional support and resources to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Please seek help if you feel as if you want to cause harm to yourself. Call or text 988. More info…
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Catalytic Converter Thefts For those that don’t know, this is a catalytic converter. During the COVID years, It’s become all the rage to steal these by cutting them off the bottom of unsuspecting victims’ vehicles, making them sound like unstable race cars when they get started up in the morning. It takes a good cutter about 20 seconds to separate one from the vehicle and a bad cutter will still jack it up enough to require a full replacement.
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BLAST Babysitter Class
Saturday, August 27 Designed for ages 10 and up, this program prepares kids to interview for a babysitting job, select safe and suitable games & activities, prevent accidents, perform first aid, and begin babysitting safely and competently. Sponsored by Rowlett Explorer Post One.
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Movies On Main
Join us in the Village of Rowlett Downtown Friday evenings in September for family-friendly movies under the stars!
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Senior Resource Fair Tuesday, September 13 @ Rowlett Community Centre
Get great info on senior living in our community, financial and medical services, and so much more! Event is sponsored by the Rowlett Senior Advisory Board (SAB).
Speaking of…follow the SAB on Facebook to stay engaged with other seniors in the community and to keep up with local activities and events for seniors.
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Engineering Department News
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Yale Dr., Harvard Dr., Baylor Dr., and College Park Dr. Community Development Block Grant Sidewalk Replacement Boardwalk Paving & Construction began replacing the sidewalks on Yale Drive, Harvard Drive, Baylor Drive, and College Park Drive. They were able to remove the old sidewalks and pour most of the new sidewalks and installed new ADA ramps at the corners of Yale, Harvard, and Baylor at Colgate. The project is expected to be complete by the end of next week |
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Lakeland Heights Neighborhood ReconstructionTiseo Paving Company finished installing the lime and cement stabilized subgrade on the southside of Kyle Road and is now building forms and tying rebar for the concrete pavement. Tiseo also finished installing the lime and cement stabilized subgrade on the west side of Lisa Drive. Pavement removal on the north side of Patricia Lane began. |
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Miller Rd. Paving, Drainage and Utility ImprovementsTiseo Paving Company’s utility contractor completed lowering the 8-inch water line at Lake Highlands Drive that was in conflict with the storm sewer. |
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Alley Reconstruction: Schrade Rd/Cousteau Dr, Cousteau Dr/Calypso Dr, Starboard Trail/Martha Ln
Texas Civil Construction finished placing the flex base in the Martha/Starboard alley. They will begin setting the forms and rebar for the alley pavement as soon as density testing is complete. |
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Next Week's City Meetings
City Council
Regular meetings occur the first and third Tuesdays of every month. The next meeting is...
September 6 @ 7:30pm (Work Session 5:30pm - check agenda once posted for any updates)
August 22 @ 4:30pm - Budget Workshop (check agenda once posted for any updates)
Watch meetings live on RTN16 (cable channel 16) or online...
More info...
Boards and Commissions
Planning and Zoning Commission - August 23 @ 6:30 pm
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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