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New City of Rowlett Hours- Effective September 29, 2022Hours at City of Rowlett offices and some facilities will change beginning September 29, 2022. As a service organization, adapting to the needs of our customers is paramount. The longer hours will enhance in-person service opportunities for residents who may experience challenges with the traditional 5:00 p.m. closing time. This strategic shift also provides the City a competitive edge to recruit and retain the best and brightest employees in a highly competitive job market. Read on… |
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Taste of Fall Craft and Farmers Market
Thursdays 5:30-8:30 beginning next week (Thursday, September 22)Shop a variety of hand-made crafts, produce, flowers, meats, honey, eggs, & more! From pumpkin spice cupcakes to decorative fall wreaths, our market is a great way to celebrate the fall season every Thursday evening in the Village of Rowlett Downtown. More info…
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National Night Out in Rowlett is Monday, October 3 The Rowlett Police Department invites you and your neighborhood to participate in National Night Out! Residents throughout the community are encouraged to turn on the porch light, lock the door and gather with neighbors to show unity against criminal activity. Many neighborhoods plan special events such as block parties and cookouts. If yours is one of those, the Rowlett Police, Fire, Parks & Recreation, and Public Works Departments would love the opportunity to drop in and visit with everyone. They can bring the SWAT vehicle, squad cars, fire engines, large construction vehicles and more for kids (and adults!) to climb on, into and enjoy. Members of the City Council and City staff will also be dropping in on all the celebrations. More info…
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Movies On Main Scoop up the kids and come on out to the Village of Rowlett Downtown Friday evenings in September for family-friendly movies under the stars!
September 16: Sonic the Hedgehog 2
September 23: Mitchells vs. the Machines
September 30: Clifford the Big Red Dog
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Public Works Launches Mobile Reporting AppThe City of Rowlett Public Works Department has made it easier to report issues using the new CitizenVUE web portal and mobile app. If you’re out and about and see an item of concern, let us know with the app! CitizenVUE allows you to include comments, photos, and documents to provide additional details on the issue. So easy!
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TxDOT I-30 Construction Eastbound I-30 between Bass Pro Drive and Dalrock Road will be narrowed to one lane, and the eastbound I-30 on-ramp from Bass Pro Drive will be closed from 10 p.m. Friday, Sep. 16 through 7 a.m. Saturday, Sep. 17. This work is part of the $142 million project to build new frontage road bridges across the lake from Bass Pro Drive to Dalrock Road, and rebuild the Dalrock Road interchange.. |
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9/11 Ceremony Fire Station 2 hosted the 21st Anniversary 9/11 Memorial Ceremony on Sunday. Thank you to all who attended.
Three members of the Rowlett Fire Department participated in the Dallas, Texas 9/11 Stair Climb.
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Community Development News
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Code Red Continues at the Animal ShelterCome Meet Frank!Breed: American Bulldog Mix
Age: 4 Years
Gender: Male
Color: Brown/White
Neutered: Yes
This guy really enjoys his pup cup! Frank is a big boy, but don’t let his size fool you because he wants to be a lap dog. He is healthy, fully vetted, microchipped and negative for heartworms. Frank is learning his manners and doing quite well. He still doesn’t like being in his kennel, however one of our amazing volunteers takes him home frequently and works with him. Frank is such a big love bug, dog friendly and is ready to find a permanent lap to curl up in. If you would like to meet Frank, or any of the other adoptable animals, please contact Animal Services at 972 412-6219. Animal Services does require a meet and greet when adopting a dog when other dogs are in the household.
See all of the available pets on the City of Rowlett Animal Services Facebook page…
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September is National Food Safety Education Month!Did you know that when recipes include food safety tips, people are more likely to follow them? This month, update your recipes to make sure they include #FoodSafety info and tips.
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Is THIS a code violation?Yep! Rowlett Code of Ordinances, Chapter 22-263 limits the number, size, parking surface, and location of commercial vehicles in a residential district. • Only one commercial vehicle, which does not exceed one-ton gross vehicle weight rating capacity is allowed per premises. • All vehicles shall be parked on a required concrete surface at least three feet from the rear property line, provided that vehicles on corner lots shall not be stored on any side of the lot adjacent to a street. • Commercial vehicles More info or to submit a request concerning a code violation…
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NeighborfestJoin us in the Village of Rowlett Downtown at Veterans Park for pop-ups, games, dancing, music, food, fun, and community! We'll bring out all of our installations from the mini-NeighborFest events and give you a chance to tell us what you want and need in your neighborhoods.
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Sign Up for the Neighborhood Planning Newsletter!
Did you know that Neighborhood Planning has a monthly newsletter? Sign up to stay up to date with our events, programs, community meetings and much more.
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Rowlett Public Library News
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Yarn Bomb! Have you heard of “yarn bombing”? Recently, WIPs (an acronym for work in progress) approached the Rowlett Arts & Humanities Commission about using their talents to “yarn bomb” the big chair in the Village of Rowlett Downtown. The chair will be decorated with crochet fiber art in time for the City’s Harvest Market on Main on Saturday, October 1. We can’t wait to see the results!
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September is Library Card Sign-up Month
During the month of September, those who register for a new library card and those who check-out materials will be entered into gift card drawings. Visit your Rowlett Public Library online or in person today!
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Teen Takeover
Saturday, September 17 @ 11am Hey teens, come on down to the Library for some pizza, watch The Hate You Give, and engage in an open-minded discussion about the book and the movie.
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Maker Monday – Cricut Basics
These crafty Rowlett residents had a great time customizing their totes at this week’s program! |
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Harvest Market on Main
Saturday, October 1 Enjoy the gorgeous early fall weather in the Village of Rowlett Downtown from 9am-4pm while shopping local craft, food and produce vendors - stay for lunch from yummy food and dessert trucks.
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Engineering Department News
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Lakeland Heights Neighborhood Reconstruction
Tiseo Paving Company has poured back all of the driveways on Patricia Lane. Tiseo finished the lime and cement treatment on Smartt Street and began building forms and tying rebar for the street pavement. |
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Miller Road Paving, Drainage and Utility Improvements
Tiseo Paving Company’s utility subcontractor completed installing the 12” water line. All pressure testing and bacteriological testing has been completed. They are now working on moving all water services on the old 8” water line over to the new 12” water line. |
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Alley Reconstruction
Schrade Rd/Cousteau Dr, Cousteau Dr/Calypso Dr, Starboard Trail/Martha Ln Texas Civil Construction finished removing the pavement in the Cousteau/Calypso alley and began cutting the alley to grade. |
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Alley Reconstruction
Clydesdale Ct/Stallion Cir & Stallion Cir/Katy Park GRod Construction, LLC finished removing the pavement in the Stallion/Clydesdale alley and began subgrade preparation.
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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 20 @ 7:30pm (Work Session 5:30pm - check agenda once posted for any updates)
Special Council Meeting- September 21 @ 5:30pm
Watch meetings live on RTN16 (cable channel 16) or online...
More info...
Boards and Commissions
Senior Advisory Board- September 19 @ 10am
Rowlett Youth Advisory Council- September 19 @ 6:30pm
Economic Development Advisory Board - September 20 @ 8:30am
Rowlett Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commission- September 21 @ 7pm
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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