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Trunk or Treat Saturday, October 29
5-8pm @ RCC/Pecan Grove Park parking lot
You don’t want to miss this spooktacular event! Get ready to enchant the judges with your costume creations, there will be different category opportunities to win a prize. We will have food trucks for your family to enjoy a ghostly dinner, and Halloween trunks will surround the RCC parking lot, so come ready to trick or treat! Parking is at Rowlett High School.
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Charter Review Commission Public Input SessionMonday, November 7
7pm @ City Hall
Rowlett is a Home Rule city and, along with the state laws of Texas, is governed by a Home Rule Charter. Much like the constitution, the Charter outlines the form of government, powers of the City, rules relating to the City Council and their appointees, financial and legislative processes, and franchise regulations. By reviewing the Charter, it helps to ensure that it stays pertinent to where we are as a City and the direction we, as residents of Rowlett, want to go. It is a changing document that can grow right along with us!
The Charter Review Commission has determined the recommendations they will be making to Council in January. Join us to hear about them and provide YOUR feedback!
More info…
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Let’s Talk Trash Online SurveyWe Want YOUR Opinion!
The City's current solid waste contract expires in September 2024. The City of Rowlett is interested in hearing about what YOU consider important as we proactively begin the process of contracting our next solid waste service provider. Services and pricing will change so we want your opinion on the services that matter most to you.
This week, we held three public input sessions – if you couldn’t attend, please take the online survey and share your input.
For more info, read the October Mayor’s Spotlight…
Watch the presentation...
Take the Let’s Talk Trash survey...
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City Council Meeting Public Input Let Your Voice Be Heard!Your City Council enjoys hearing from YOU during the Public Input portion of our City Council Meetings! It’s really nice to see you in person but we understand when schedules conflict and you are unable to attend. Did you know that you can submit public input online with the Citizen Input Form at Rowlett.com? Easy-peasy. And comments received through the Citizen Input Form will be submitted to the City Council prior to their scheduled meeting. More info…
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Emergency Preparedness FairSaturday, November 5 11am-3pm
Rowlett High School Cafeteria and East Parking Lot
The purpose of the Community Preparedness Fair is to bring community organizations that provide emergency resources and services to one place and allow for members of the Rowlett community to get to know them! By doing so, the Rowlett community will know who to contact for resources and services in the event of an emergency or disaster. The event is also a great opportunity for community members to learn more about how to prepare for emergencies as well as the potential risks and hazards in Rowlett.
Join us for interactive booths, touch-a-truck, food vendors, American Red Cross and Stop the Bleed training sessions, preparedness info, public safety equipment displays and a helicopter landing! More info…
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Flu Vaccines Available Now
All Rowlett residents can visit the Garland Public Health Clinic to get a low-cost flu shot. The clinic also has the High Dose flu vaccine for residents 65 years and up.
The Garland Public Health Clinic is located at 206 Carver St., Garland, TX 75040. They are open from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
For more information call 972-205-3370.
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Reminder- 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.
New hours video... Hours and more info... |
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Economic Development News
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Board Visits Local Business
The Rowlett Economic Development Advisory Board was excited to hold their October meeting at H&S Manufacturing Co. and tour the H&S facility. Jody Key, Vice President of H&S, shared information about their manufacturing operation, products, and processes, challenges, and discussed the overall business climate in manufacturing.
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New Businesses On The Way!Locating near Sprouts, Crumbl Cookies is opening this fall! Another new addition coming soon is FENG CHA Teahouse, whose inclusive environment ensures that everyone can bond over the joy of tea. |
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Rowlett Public Library News
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Author Signing
Saturday, October 29 - 2:00 pm
Join local authors Larry Yoakum III, John Moody,
Brandon Henry, Jenni Martin, and Paula Walker Baker
as they share their stories with us on. Each author will also have books available to purchase and autograph.
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Prescription Take-Back DaySaturday, October 29 10am-2pm
Rowlett Community Centre
Drop off expired, unwanted, or unused pharmaceutical controlled substances and other medications - the Rowlett Police Department is participating in a collaborative effort with state and local law enforcement agencies coordinated by the Drug Enforcement Agency focused on removing potentially dangerous controlled substances from our nation’s medicine cabinets. |
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Lunch on the LawnLast one of the season – don’t miss it! October 31 from 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!
More info...
Make sure you’re following us on social media to find out which food trucks will be here each Monday!
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Texas Arbor DaySaturday, November 5 @ Pecan Grove Park
Join the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board from 10am-1pm and pick up your free trees, Oncor has donated 250 to hand out for this event. Other activities include an arborist on site, kids activities, and don’t forget to take a stroll through BEAUTIFUL Pecan Grove Park while you’re there! |
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Athletics
Your athletics staff has been busy lately! This week, we installed new signs at the Community Park baseball fields reminding attendees that our leagues are for the kids to enjoy and learn the fundamentals of sports. We hope that all parents, coaches, and most importantly kids have a fun and safe environment during our games!
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Parks Maintenance Our parks staff has also been busy at work this week with a lot of maintenance projects accomplished!
Edna Little and Supervisor Troy McMillen performing some tree pruning at the RCC. |
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Staff quickly removed a large tree that snapped at Springfield Park, which was great news for all trail users in the neighborhood.
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Radley, Marshall, and Israel were hard at work replacing the staircase at Isaac Scruggs Park.
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Alan, Jon, and Israel reinforcing park signage at Lakeside Park.
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Community Development News
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ReCode Rowlett Rowlett is updating the Rowlett Development Code (RDC) and Form-Based Code (FBC), the City ordinances that govern how property owners can use their land. The RDC and FBC include regulations that control development characteristics such as building height and form, setbacks between properties and rights-of-ways, what uses are permitted, how many parking spaces must be provided for various development types, and required landscaping. We'd love to hear from residents, visitors, community organizations, and other stakeholders about their impressions of development in Rowlett.
Survey and more info...
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2022 Neighborhood SummitSaturday, November 12
Sam Johnson Recreation Center
401 W. 16th Street Plano, Texas
This year’s theme is Relate, Recharge & Reconnect - Revamping Neighborhood Engagement in the New Normal. After 2 years of meeting virtually, we are excited to be meeting in person! How have the last 2 years shaped your level of engagement, your neighborhood, your connections? We will explore this and more as we learn from subject experts and your peers on how to strengthen your communities, engage with your neighbors, communicate effectively and plan for the future.
More info…
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Code Red Continues at the Animal ShelterCome Meet Atlas!Breed: Pit Mix
Age: 2 yrs Gender: Male
Atlas is very sweet and dog friendly. He is strong on his leash but with a little training he will be perfect. Atlas found himself at the Rowlett animal shelter as a stray and was never reclaimed. He is heartworm negative. Atlas is ready to find his furever home! If you would like to meet this handsome boy 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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Engineering Department News
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Lakeland Heights Neighborhood Reconstruction
Tiseo Paving Company is working on the retaining walls at the corner of Patricia Lane and Lisa Drive. Their flatwork subcontractor continued pouring sidewalks on Lisa drive. Their utility subcontractor continued installing the new water line on Sandra Lane. |
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Next Week's City Meetings
City Council
Regular meetings occur the first and third Tuesdays of every month.
November 1 @ 7:30pm (Work Session 5:30pm - check agenda once posted for any updates)
Watch meetings live on RTN16 (cable channel 16) or online...
More info...
Boards and Commissions
Golf Advisory Board Meeting- November 1 @ 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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