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New City of Rowlett Hours Hours at City of Rowlett offices and some facilities have changed. 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.
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My Rowlett Podcast Launches Today!The My Rowlett” podcast provides a bi-weekly insider’s look into the City initiatives, and interviews with some of our local newsmakers, business owners, and citizens making a difference and shaping our community's future. Join us as we explore the people, places, history, and events that make up our hometown! More info...
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Rowlett Vet - Donald Van HandelRecently, we celebrated the life and service Donald Van Handel, one of the oldest veterans in our community, by honoring and recognizing him as our 23rd Rowlett Vet! Born July 23, 1923, Don served honorably in the United States Marine Corps. discharging at the rank of Master Sergeant. At the age of 18, when determining which branch of the military he was going to join, he and his best friend, Bob Johnson, were driving home in Appleton, Wisconsin and made a deal. If they made it home safely, they would join the Coast Guard – if they got into an accident, they would join the Marines. We now know how that went – they both joined the Marines. While stationed at the Marine Corps Air Station in Mojave, CA. he qualified for the Navy Pilot Training Program and did his carrier qualification in Corpus Christi. Also while stationed in Mojave, he met his wife, LaVena – they were married for 72 years until her passing in 2015. The Master Sergeant served twice – once with the Marine Corps being discharged in May of 1948 and then again with the Marine Reserves where he was discharged in November 1962.
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Harvest Market on Main
9am-4pm 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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6th Annual Tri-city Cleanup
9am-Noon Saturday, October 1
Keep Rowlett, Garland & Dallas Beautiful partner to host this annual lake shore cleanup event. Volunteers are invited to join in and clear out the litter that flows down Rowlett Creek and into Lake Ray Hubbard!
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National Night Out in RowlettMonday, 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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Lunch on the LawnMondays in October
11am-2pm in the Village of Rowlett DowntownAhhhh, its finally fall! Take your lunch break outside and enjoy a variety of food trucks and other fun stuff!
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Make sure you’re following us on social media to find out which food trucks will be here each Monday!
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TxDOT I30 Traffic Advisory
Weather permitting, 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 9 p.m. Monday, Oct. 3 through 5 a.m. Tuesday Oct. 4 and again from 10 p.m. Friday Oct 7 through 7 a.m. Saturday Oct. 8 as part of an ongoing construction project.
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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 30: Clifford the Big Red Dog
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Taste of Fall Craft and Farmers Market
Thursdays 5:30-8:30pm thru October 27Shop 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.
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Fall Athletics Have Begun!Youth baseball, volleyball, and Adult Volleyball are underway. Kids are learning new skills to prepare them for their weekly games!
Adult Cornhole has officially started after a rainy week that pushed our league back one week, the players enjoy playing downtown while the Taste of Fall farmers Market is going on.
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Awwww, How Cuuuute!Soccer Starters began last week, this is a great way to get your toddlers introduced to sports before entering an official league. In this program, they learn basic skills through a variety of games, and they get to scrimmage with each other to learn how a real game will be! |
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Community Development News
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Code Red Continues at the Animal ShelterCome meet Sandy! Breed: Bulldog mix Age: 5 yrs Gender: Female Color: Brown/white Sandy is a little shy when you first meet her, it takes a few meet and greets to win her over. Sandy is up to date on vaccinations, but is heartworm positive. She is dog friendly and a bundle of laughs when her personality comes out. She would love to find her forever family. If you would like to meet Sandy, 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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Celebrate DiversCity! Saturday, October 15, 4-7pm
Village of Rowlett DowntownHosted by the Rowlett Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission, this fun event recognizes and celebrates all cultures and their uniqueness. Stop by, eat great food and watch live performances throughout the night!.
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Engineering Department News
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Lakeland Heights Neighborhood Reconstruction
Tiseo Paving Company finished all street paving on Smartt Street last week and was able to reopen Smartt Street to traffic this week! |
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Dalrock South Curve ImprovementsGRod Construction, LLC has mobilized and began working on cut and fill for the new shoulder. In order to construct the improvements, beginning Thursday, September 29, the north bound lane at the curve will be closed. This will last approximately 2 months. During this time, GRod Construction will install a new drainage pipe along the existing ditch, construct a new 6-foot-wide shoulder, install rumble strip along the shoulder, install a new metal beam guard fence and install a high friction surface treatment on the roadway.
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Martin Drive/SH66 Traffic SignalOncor set the electric meter for the traffic signal on Tuesday. Roadway Solutions, Inc. is still waiting for the PTZ camera to be delivered, but it working to schedule their other suppliers to come and program all of the new equipment that has been installed.
They expect to be able to put the traffic signal in flashing mode on Tuesday. |
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Miller Road Paving, Drainage and Utility Improvements
Tiseo Paving Company’s utility subcontractor continued working on moving all water services on the old 8” water line over to the new 12” water line. They got the last services moved over, so the 8” water line is no longer in service. |
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Alley Reconstruction
Schrade Rd/Cousteau Dr, Cousteau Dr/Calypso Dr, Starboard Trail/Martha Ln Texas Civil Construction finished installing flex base in the Cousteau/Calypso alley and poured 80 yards of concrete Thursday. The concrete in the Martha/Starboard alley was finished last week but needs to cure more before it can be reopened to residents. |
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Clydesdale Ct/Stallion Cir & Stallion Cir/Katy Park
GRod Construction, LLC passed densities on the native soil and began installing flex base in the Clydesdale/Stallion alley. |
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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...
Special Meeting - October 11 @ 7:30pm (Work Session 5:30pm - check agenda once posted for any updates)
Watch meetings live on RTN16 (cable channel 16) or online...
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Boards and Commissions
Golf Advisory Board - October 4 @ 7am
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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