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Happy Thanksgiving!City of Rowlett facilities including Utility Billing, City Hall, Community Centre, Community Development, Municipal Court, Library, Police and Fire Administration, and the Animal Shelter will be closed Thursday and Friday, November 24 & 25 for the Thanksgiving holiday. - There will be no trash collection on Thanksgiving Day - services will be delayed by one day.
- The Friday @ 5 newsletter will return on Friday, December 2.
From our City of Rowlett family to yours, have a safe and happy Thanksgiving!
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24th Rowlett Vet Recognized
At this week's City Council Meeting, Army veteran Gabriel Joseph Kanawite, Jr. was honored and recognized as our 24th Rowlett Vet. |
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Main Street Fest & Lighted Holiday Parade
Saturday, December 3, 5-8pm
Join us in the Village of Rowlett Downtown for a festive evening of live performances, shopping, kids activities and the Annual Lighted Holiday Parade!
More info…
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2022 Light Up Rowlett
Hey neighbor! Get your holiday lights up and nominations ready because the time to select your favorite light display around Rowlett is coming soon.
Stay up to date by visiting our website..
or follow us on Instagram or Facebook at rowlettnp. |
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12 Days of Christmas
Events Begin November 28
Decorate a gingerbread house, craft your letters to Santa, or take in a Christmas movie - Rowlett Parks and Recreation has 12 days chock full of family fun events planned. We hope to see you this holiday season!
More info and locations…
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Small Business Saturday Also at this week’s City Council Meeting, November 26 was recognized by proclamation as Small Business Saturday in Rowlett. Small Business Saturday is an annual national effort to call attention to the importance of small businesses in our economy and to encourage support for small companies, especially at the beginning of the holiday shopping season.
In 2021, Small Business Saturday inspired 51 million shoppers to spend a record high of $23.3 billion at independently owned retailers and restaurants. An average of 67 cents of every dollar spent at small businesses stays in the local community.
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City of Rowlett Hosts Blood Drive
Wednesday, November 30
8am-1:30pm @ the RCC
As we head into the holiday season, please give blood and do your part to help maintain the critical blood supply throughout our region.
Register here…
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Native American Heritage MonthThe water tower is lit in red this week, November 13 – 19, in honor of Native American Heritage Month and to bring awareness to the plight of missing and murdered Indigenous women. Indigenous women are murdered at a rate that is more than ten times the national average. Some tribes believe red is the only color spirits see and by displaying red it is hoped that the missing spirits of women can be found and laid to rest. We light the tower in red in their honor and as a symbol of Rowlett’s commitment to supporting equity and inclusion for ALL of our diverse community members whose influential and lasting contributions to our City play a vital role in making Rowlett THE place to live, work and play.
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Chief Michael Denning was officially sworn in by Judge Chris Kilgore at this week’s City Council meeting.
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 l to r: Communications Manager Hannah Ceaser, Communications Officers Moore & Cook
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Life Saving Awards This week, the Communications Department (911 Dispatch) held its annual meeting and presented Communications Officers Moore and Cook with Life Saving Awards for their actions during a call for service on April 18, 2022. The victim was unable to communicate clearly with the Communication Officers, and if it wasn’t for their quick actions in determining the victim’s location, all while remaining calm for the duration of the call, the caller would have successfully committed suicide.
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Veterans Day CeremonyThe Rowlett Police Department joined the City in honoring our nation’s veterans this week. The ceremony was moved indoors due to the inclement weather. |
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Rowlett Public Library News
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30 Days of Winter Reading Program
Starting Monday, November 21, youth of all ages can pick up their Winter Reading Log and participate in the Library’s 30 days of Winter Reading program! Participants can earn prizes by reading. There will also be chances to earn raffle tickets for our grand prize Family Basket. The Winter Reading program runs from November 21 to December 31. |
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Make and Take Craft Day
Bring the family on Sunday, November 27 from 3-5 pm on the Green in Downtown Rowlett for a Make and Take Decoration Craft with the Rowlett Arts and Humanities Commission. Help the AHC decorate ornaments for their tree to be on display Downtown. Children can make an ornament and take one home for their own tree! |
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Food for FinesDuring the month of November, patrons may donate non-perishable food items to waive fines off their accounts. For each package of food donated, the Library will take $1 off patron fines. This only applies to fines for late materials; it does not apply to fees from lost or damaged materials. Collected items will be donated to local food pantries.
More info... |
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My Rowlett Podcast Episode 3We’ve released another episode of the My Rowlett Podcast, this one features the City of Rowlett Public Library! Host Hannah Rabalais sits down with Nancy Chevalier & Colton Lytle to talk about 5 resources you can access with your Rowlett Public Library Card. In addition Nancy & Colton share info about how easy it is to get a Rowlett Public Library Card, and all of their upcoming events & programming,
Here are the 5 resources we mention in this episode:
-Hoopla
-Wifi Hotspot Checkout
-Libby/OverDrive
-Curb Side Check Out
-Copy, Printing, & Computer Use
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Community Development News
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Turkey TipsMake your holiday meal memorable – and tasty – by following CDC’s tips to safely prepare and cook your Thanksgiving turkey.If you don’t have a food thermometer at home, pick one up before Turkey Day and use it to make sure foods have been cooked to a safe internal temperature.
Follow these tips to help you safely prepare your next holiday meal:
- Thaw your turkey safely, which means never leave it out on the counter at room temperature. Place it in a container in the refrigerator.
- Handle your turkey the right way — clean, separate, cook, and chill — to prevent the spread of bacteria.
- Cook turkey and stuffing thoroughly, to 165°F.
- If you plan to bake, do not eat raw dough or batter, and use pasteurized eggs in dishes that call for raw eggs.
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Code Red Continues at the Animal ShelterCome Meet Homer!Breed: Catahoula Mix
Age: 1 yrs Gender: Male
Homer is the new kid at the shelter and is making lots of new friends. He doesn’t like being kenneled so the shelter is a little stressful for him. He was initially adopted from the Ft. Worth Animal Shelter and somehow landed himself in Rowlett. Home is a gentle boy that gives the best hugs. He is dog, kid, and people-friendly. Home is always smiling and does great on a leash. He is ready to share hugs with his new family. If you would like to meet Homer 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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Is a Permit Required When Building, Remodeling, or Enlarging a Building? A permit is required when constructing a building, remodeling, or enlarging a building or constructing an accessory building, including permanent and portable storage sheds, gazebos, carports, and patio covers. Projects that are cosmetic, such as painting, wallpapering, carpeting, cabinet and trim work, etc, do not require a permit.
For more information contact Building Safety at 972 412-6125. To submit an application online click here.
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Next Week's City Meetings
City Council
Regular meetings occur the first and third Tuesdays of every month.
December 6 @ 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
Senior Advisory Board- November 21 @ 10am
Planning and Zoning Commission- November 22 @ 6:30pm
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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