My Rowlett

By: City of Rowlett Texas
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  • The “My Rowlett” podcast provides a weekly update on events, activities, and news for the City of Rowlett. Subscribe on your favorite podcast platforms (or on YouTube!). Visit Rowlett.com for more information! The City of Rowlett, Texas serves more than 65,000 residents and is situated on beautiful Lake Ray Hubbard. Rowlett is among the fastest-growing communities in the North Central Texas region.
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  • Know Before You Go - Fireworks on Main 2024

    Know Before You Go - Fireworks on Main 2024
    Jun 27 2024

    Eveything you need to know: https://www.eventeny.com/events/2024-fireworks-on-main-10755/

    FIREWORKS ON MAIN - Thursday, July 4 (5pm - 10pm)

    Pecan Grove Park 5300 Main Street, Rowlett, Texas, 75088

    Join us for Food, Fun, Live Music, and Fireworks!

    Admission is free!

    Main Stage Schedule:

    Rowlett Sings Winners - 5:00pm – 6:00pm

    The Tribute Band - Turnpike Tributedours - 6:00pm - 7:00pm

    Emerald City Band - 8:00pm - 9:30pm

    FIREWORKS START AT 9:45PM
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    3 mins
  • This Week in Rowlett - June 3, 2024

    This Week in Rowlett - June 3, 2024
    Jun 3 2024

    Let’s see what’s going on this week, beginning Monday, June 3!

    FCC STORM DEBRIS COLLECTION After last week’s storms, FCC will begin Storm Debris Collection today. Please place your debris on curb in sections no longer than 6 feet. Additional resources have been deployed and crews will be working on Saturdays. Each route will be completed before moving to the next, which may take days. FCC anticipates completion by Saturday, June 15. https://www.rowletttx.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=2508

    REPORT STORM DAMAGE Do you have property damage from severe storms? Please report any damages to your home or business on Rowlett.com. This helps pinpoint affected areas and determine needs. https://damage.tdem.texas.gov/

    LUNCH AND HYDRATION EVENT Thank you to State Representatives Rhetta Andrews Bowers and Angie Chen Button for organizing a drive-through Lunch and Hydration Event at Kids Kingdom last week. Those impacted by the storms were able to get a free lunch and cases of water. https://www.facebook.com/reel/757888429863986

    Also participating were the Kiwanis Club of Northeast Dallas County, Miss Juneteenth Rowlett Scholarship Pageant, CenterPoint Energy, Lisa Sherrod with AT&T, Freedom Place Church, and Alex Weaver with Ben E. Keith Foods.

    COUNCIL MEETINGS The City Council Work Session starts at 6pm on Monday, June 3 and the Regular Session starts at 7pm on Tuesday, June 4.

    FARMERS AND CRAFT MARKET Swing by the Downtown Rowlett Green this Thursday night for the Farmers & Crafts Market from 5:30pm to 8:30pm. Enjoy a variety of food trucks and visit with local vendors while shopping for crafts and more! https://www.rowletttx.gov/2170/Farmers-and-Crafts-Market-2024

    CRIME PREVENTION TIPS SEMINAR The Crime Prevention Tips Seminar is Monday, June 10 at 6pm at the Rowlett Community Centre. This free seminar is hosted by the Senior Advisory Board and the Guest Speaker is Officer Erick Mitchell.

    SENIOR TRIP TO FT WORTH STOCKYARDS Giddy up, seniors! We're off to the Fort Worth Stockyards on Friday, June 14. The cost is $10 to reserve your spot, plus whatever you spend on shopping, food, and activities. We’ll meet at the Dart Station and leave at 9am. Space is limited, so lasso your spot today! Call 972-412-6170 to register. https://www.rowletttx.gov/305/Seniors

    ROWLETT COMMUNITY SERVICES GRANT PROGRAM The Rowlett Community Services Grant Program provides funds to eligible nonprofit organizations through a competitive process to support services for Rowlett residents and their community. Application deadline is July 19 https://www.rowletttx.gov/2184/Community-Services-Grant-Program

    JUNETEENTH BLOCK PARTY The Juneteenth Block Party will be held on Saturday, June 15 from 4pm to 7pm at the Downtown Rowlett Green. The party will include live music from the EJ Mathews Band, fantastic food, craft vendors, face painting, bounce houses, slam poetry and a crowd favorite: Fit with Daniel! https://www.rowletttx.gov/2180/Juneteenth-Block-Party

    FIREWORKS ON MAIN Make your plans now! Join us this 4th of July for Fireworks on Main at Pecan Grove Park starting at 5pm. It’s a night of dazzling fireworks, live music, kids’ activities, and tons of great food! And back by popular demand, the Emerald City Band returns as the headlining musical act! https://www.rowletttx.gov/780/Fireworks-on-Main
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    4 mins
  • This Week in Rowlett - May 20, 2024

    This Week in Rowlett - May 20, 2024
    May 20 2024
    This Week in Rowlett - May 20, 2024 MEMORIAL DAY COMMUNITY GATHERING: Join us this Monday, May 27 at 12noon for a Memorial Day Community Gathering at Veterans Park in Downtown Rowlett. We are so heartened to see the outpouring of support for Memorial Day in our community and would like to thank the Kiwanis Club of Northeast Dallas County for organizing this gathering at Veterans Park. We hope to see all of you there! https://www.facebook.com/CityofRowlettTexas/posts/pfbid0qZn5KqVFtkqoohx2RzFgDND7qrPEXvbJXfA4EuSPcuxnMTN9Wiv4haiiMsu5SRr5l In observation of Memorial Day, City of Rowlett offices & facilities, including the Community Centre, Library, Municipal Court, and Animal Shelter, will be closed on Monday, May 27. Trash service will be delayed by one day that week. https://www.rowletttx.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=2481 SPRING SMART YARD WINNERS: Congratulations to Joe and Susan Henchal, who were recently named as the Rowlett Smart Yard Winners for Spring 2024. Joe and Susan started their habitat journey by reaching out to the Texas Discovery Garden and learning from their leaders. The Henchal's garden has evolved over the years from their eagerness to learn and passion for pollinators. Thank you for your outstanding efforts to build a pollinator-and-environmentally friendly garden! https://www.rowletttx.gov/1933/Rowlett-Smart-Yard COUNCIL MEETINGS THIS WEEK: Join us at Rowlett City Hall for this week’s council meetings! The City Council Work Session starts at 6pm tonight. Then tomorrow night, Tuesday, May 21, the City Council Regular Session starts at 7pm. SPRING FARMERS & CRAFTS MARKET: The Spring Farmers and Crafts Market continues Thursdays in Downtown Rowlett. We had to cancel last Thursdays market due to weather. If mother nature cooperates, we’ll try it again this week! Swing by the Downtown Rowlett Green after work every Thursday from 5:30pm to 8:30pm to enjoy a variety of food trucks and visit with local vendors, while shopping for crafts and more! There’s Face painting every 3rd Thursday and live music every 4th Thursday of the month! https://www.rowletttx.gov/2170/Farmers-and-Crafts-Market-2024 SUMMER READING REGISTRATION: Let the Games Begin! Registration for the Summer Reading Challenge at the Rowlett Public Library is now open! Mark your calendars for an unforgettable start to a summer filled with reading, adventure, and fun! Pre-register the whole family and earn prizes for reading! Make sure you sign up before the Summer Reading Kick-Off Party on June 1. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfor_u6nkrUjmbuNgESBHvaXtrKQFcZAvJgA7Ol1QEcbZ5WJQ/viewform And just a heads up, there will be no Youth Library Programs in May at the library. Children's programs are taking a break this May as Library staff prepare for a full summer. SENIOR TRIP TO PEROT - FRIDAY, MAY 31 Hey Seniors, are you ready for another Dart adventure? On Friday, May 31 we will be taking the train to the Perot Museum in Downtown Dallas. The cost is $5. Contact the RCC front desk at 972-412-6170 to sign up! SENIORS BOWLING: And speaking of activities for seniors...did you know that there’s a Senior Bowling Bunch, every 3rd Thursday at 12 Noon at the Rowlett Bowl-a-Rama? Join fellow seniors for a fun-filled afternoon of bowling! $5 entry fee. Please note that shoe rentals are not included in the entry fee, and pre-registration is required. Call the RCC at 972-412-6170 to sign up! PET ADOPT-A-THON There’s a Pet Adopt-a-thon on Saturday, June 1! Visit the Rowlett Animal Shelter 9:00am to 12 Noon for food trucks, craft vendors, and FREE adoptions! All adoptions include a FREE city registration, microchipping, and giveaways. The first 10 adoptions also receive free spay/neuter services. We can't wait to introduce you to your new best friend! https://www.rowletttx.gov/969/Special-Events JUNETEENTH BLOCK PARTY: And coming up, it’s the Juneteenth Block Party on Saturday, June 15 from 4pm to 7pm in Downtown Rowlett. Celebrate with fantastic food vendors, free giveaways, an activity-filled kid zone, and live music! https://www.rowletttx.gov/2180/Juneteenth-Block-Party FIREWORKS ON MAIN: Fireworks on Main is back! Make your plans now! Join us this 4th of July for Fireworks on Main at Pecan Grove Park for a night of dazzling fireworks, live music, kids’ activities, and tons of great food! And back by popular demand, the Emerald City Band returns as the headlining musical act! For more info and details, visit Rowlett.com to make your plans! https://www.rowletttx.gov/780/Fireworks-on-Main
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    5 mins

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