June 9, 2023

Featured News 📰

Utility Billing Office to Relocate in October

On Thursday, May 25, the City of Rowlett closed on the purchase of a building located at 6602 Dalrock Road, formerly a Chase Bank branch. This facility will become the future Utility Billing Office and will also serve as a voting location for Rowlett residents in Rockwall County. The purchase price of the building was $1.6 million. Read on...

City Council discusses Project and Funding Timeline

At this week’s City Council Work Session, staff presented information regarding the 2023 Bond Election proposed project and funding timeline and estimated annual tax rate impact. Watch the meeting here…

Find more information about the projects approved by voters in May at RowlettBond.com .

I-30 Over Lake Hubbard to Close June 9&10

Weather permitting, all lanes of east and westbound I-30 will be closed at Dalrock Road from 9 p.m. Friday, June 9 through 8 a.m. Saturday, June 10. All traffic will exit at Dalrock Road and will be detoured to the frontage roads to avoid the construction area.

Dalrock Road will be closed at I-30. However, westbound I-30 traffic will have access to northbound Dalrock Road.

HOA Legal Clinic

Are you an HOA leader or live in an HOA neighborhood? The City of Rowlett in collaboration with the City of Plano and Garland will host the 2023 HOA Legal Clinic at the Rowlett Community Centre (5300 Main Street) on Saturday, June 10 at 8:30 am.

A series of speakers will be presenting to help equip you with the tools needed to confidently manage your HOA. Breakfast will also be served. All for $15!

Perot Tech Truck

Saturday @11:00 am at the Rowlett Public Library- Enjoy a morning of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) related activities for hands-on learning, provided by the Perot Tech Truck.

Juneteenth Block Party

Saturday, June 17

10am-1pm in Downtown Rowlett

Join us for a fun event hosted by the Rowlett Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commission and Ms. Rowlett Juneteenth. Live performance by the EJ Matthews Band, games, vendors, food - lots of fun on the downtown green space!

Applications for City Boards and Commissions Now Open!

Are you looking for ways to get involved and give back to the community? If so, we have a spot for you! We’re looking for committed residents willing to share their expertise, experience, and insight by volunteering a few hours of time each month to serve on a board or commission. While the time commitment is minimal, the opportunity to make a difference in YOUR community is significant.

The City Council makes their annual appointments at the end of September for terms to begin October 1. The application deadline is August 14.

Rowlett has over a dozen Boards and Commissions including…

Animal Shelter Advisory Board

Arts & Humanities Commission

Economic Development Advisory Board

Library Advisory Board

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

Come Meet Satchmo!

Breed: Mix

Age: 1.5 Years

Gender: Male

Color: White/Tan

How cute is Satchmo?? He is up to date on his vaccinations and is heartworm negative. Satchmo is very energetic and LOVES to go on runs! He is not a couch potato! If he isn’t running, he wants to play fetch!

If you would like to meet Satchmo or any of the other adoptable animals, please contact Animal Services at 972 412-6219 or come by the shelter at 4402 Industrial St., from

10 am to 5 pm, Tuesday- Saturday.

See All of the Available Pets

City Department Weekly Highlights

Police Department

Dog Walker Watch Meeting

We are very excited to invite you to join us to be part of our first Dog Walker Watch Meeting! Our first meeting will be on Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at 6:30 PM at the Rowlett Community Center. The meeting as well as the memberships are free.

Please come out and learn how you can make a positive impact on our Rowlett community!

Hope to see you there!

Fire Department

Touch- a -Truck

On Monday, Schrade Middle School invited station 3B for a Touch a Truck event at their PD Summer Camp. It was a great time where the kids learned first aid, CPR, and fire safety. Thanks for having us!

Rowlett Public Library

Art Camp

On Mondays at 1:00 p.m. in June and July, spark your creativity with weekly crafts in our Art Camp for all ages! This Summer, we'll tie-dye, make camp shirts, build and decorate bird houses, and so much more.

Elementals

This Summer, kids ages 5 to 8 can enjoy STEAM-related activities on Tuesdays at 1:00 p.m. Build cities and structures out of LEGO, follow clues to find secret locations within the library, and create color-changing Oobleck.

Storytime

This high engagement storytime is for toddlers and preschoolers who can actively engage and listen on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays at 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. While older siblings are welcome, we will focus on early literacy skills and practices. Wednesday and Thursday are repeats of Tuesdays' programs.

Due to limited space, tickets are required for entry and can be collected at the reference desk. Families will not be permitted to enter after 10 minutes.

June 13, 14, & 15: Gone Fishin'
June 20, 21, & 22: In the Amazon
June 28 & 29: Don't Worry, Be Happy
No storytime on Tuesday, June 27 due to Blackland Prairie Raptors program for all ages

Parks & Recreation

Weekly Spring Farmers and Craft Market

Thursdays through June 29

5:30-8:30pm on Main Street

Enjoy a variety of food trucks and visit with local vendors while shopping for produce, flowers, meats, honey, eggs, crafts and more!

More info...

Fireworks on Main

Tuesday, July 4 @ Pecan Grove Park

Join us on for a night of explosive fun and excitement. Enjoy a dazzling firework display that will light up the night sky and leave you breathless, live music from Emerald City Band, tons of activities and games, and the best food trucks in the area! From BBQ to ice cream, we've got something for everyone. So mark your calendars to come celebrate our nation’s freedom with your friends and neighbors right here in Rowlett!

Summer Camps Galore!

School’s out and Rowlett Parks and Recreation has got you -covered! We are excited to announce our line-up of amazing camps to make this summer unforgettable!

🎨 Adventures in Art Camp

🏐 Volleyball Camp

👊 Mandalorian Training and Mission Camp using LEGO Materials

🔧 Pokémon Engineering and Master Engineering using LEGO Materials

Whether your child is an artist, an athlete, or a LEGO enthusiast, we've got the perfect camp for them! Our Adventures in Art Camp will encourage creativity and self-expression through a variety of art projects. Volleyball Camp will help your child improve their skills while having fun with friends. Mandalorian Training and Mission Camp will take your child on an epic adventure in a galaxy far, far away using LEGO materials, and our Pokémon Engineering and Master Engineering Camp will allow your child to design, build, and engineer their very own Pokémon using LEGO materials.

Paddling with the Parks Board

Saturday, June 24

8am @ Paddle Point Park

Looking for a fun outdoor activity to do this Summer? Get to know our Parks and Recreation Advisory Board at the annual Paddling with the Parks Board event. Come and experience the beautiful scenery of the park while paddling through the water.

Equipment rental and set up will begin at 7:30am, so you'll have plenty of time to get ready before we hit the water at 8:00am.

Don't have your own kayak or paddleboard? No worries, we've got you covered. We'll have equipment available for rent so you can still join in on the fun.

To secure your spot, call Kayak Instruction Inc at 214-629-4794 to register. Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to paddle and explore the great outdoors!

The Wet Zone Water Park is Open for Summer!

An event-filled summer is planned at the Wet Zone, Rowlett’s family waterpark, and it all starts NOW! Offering swim lessons for all ages, fitness classes, movie nights and special events…the Wet Zone is YOUR family staycation destination!

More info…

Community Development

Chiesa Area Historical Documentation Public Meetings

You're invited to join us for the next phase of Chiesa Road Widening and Historical Documentation project. Three meetings are scheduled for you to draw what you'd like to see in the roadway that honors the history of the area. All meetings are the same content at different times, so come to one that works best for your schedule!

Did you know there is also a documentary style video in the works? Come see us at the upcoming workshops to learn more about being interviewed. We would love to hear your stories, and see any old photos you are willing to share. Check out more on the project website by scanning the QR code above. Can't wait to see you there! If you need sign language interpretation, please contact the Project Manager so we can make arrangements. An alternative meeting time may be necessary.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 14: 6:30-8:30 PM at the Rowlett Community Centre - 5300 Main Street, Rowlett, Texas
FRIDAY, JUNE 16: 9:00 - 11:00 AM at the Rowlett Community Centre - 5300 Main Street, Rowlett, Texas
SUNDAY, JUNE 18: 2:00 - 4:00 PM at the Rowlett Community Centre - 5300 Main Street, Rowlett, Texas

More info...

Is a Permit Required to Operate, Rent or Maintain Rental Property Within the City?

Rowlett Code of Ordinances Sec. 10-411 requires single-family houses, duplexes and townhouse dwellings to be registered with the city annually. The rental program is designed to ensure minimum housing standards for the protection and safety of the occupants. For more information or to register a property please visit the rental registration and inspection website.

Economic Development

Economic Development New Website

We are excited to launch this robust website providing new and expanded resources for existing and new businesses and to elevate our global marketing of the City of Rowlett, Texas. Check it out...

Engineering

Alley Reconstruction: Eagle Dr, Linda Vista Ct/Eagle Dr, Teal Ct/Eagle Dr, & Teal Ct/Allen Ln

La Banda, LLC poured the pavement in the alley between Linda Vista Court and the church parking lot this week. The curb inlet in the Eagle/Linda Vista Court alley has been completed.

Alley Reconstruction: Rice Dr/Tulane Dr, Meadowlark Ln, University Dr/Knightsbridge Dr, & Sara Dr/Westwood Cir

Texas Civil Construction was unable to pour the remaining pavement in the Rice/Tulane alley due to the rain saturating the soil. Storm sewer installation for the Meadowlark alley continued and is making it’s way out into th street on Meadowlark.

Miller Road Paving, Drainage and Utility Improvements

Tiseo Paving Company’s utility subcontractor set the storm water manhole just west of the railroad tracks, which completes the 54-inch portion of the storm line. The grading subcontractor continued cutting and grading for the westbound lanes and made it to the northeast corner of the Miller/Chiesa intersection.

Dalrock/SH66 Utility Relocations

A & M Construction and Utilities continued installing the 15-inch sanitary sewer. They are almost to where the sanitary sewer will be bored underneath SH66 by the dry cleaners.