News Flash

City facilities closed for Thanksgiving holiday, trash pickup delayed by one day.

City of Rowlett facilities including City Hall, Community Centre, Development Services, Municipal Court, Library, Police and Fire Administration, and the Animal Shelter will be closed Thursday and Friday, November 28 & 29 for the Thanksgiving holiday....

Main Street Fest & Holiday Parade - Saturday, December 14

Join us from 3-8pm in the Village of Rowlett Downtown for a festive evening featuring live performances, food trucks, vendors, and kids activities all topped off with the Annual Lighted Holiday Parade,

12 Days of Christmas - December 3-14

All events, with the exception of Breakfast with Santa (held at the RCC), will take place downtown. In the event of inclement weather, the events will be moved inside to the Rowlett Community Centre, with the exception of the Main St. Fest/Holiday Parade....

November Mayor's Spotlight - A CIP Update

This month, Mayor Dana-Bashian provides an update on the streets, parks and public safety capital projects included in the 2018 bond initiative.

November Spirit of Rowlett Award - Mike Brit

Congratulations to Mike Brit, this month's Spirit of Rowlett Award winner! This award is to publicly recognize ordinary residents doing extra-ordinary things in our community, and the recipients are nominated by YOU – the citizens of Rowlett.

Mike was nomi...

Strategic Plan Community Dashboard

Check out the Community Dashboard* to stay up to date on the City of Rowlett’s Strategic Plan. The dashboard illustrates important key results and highlights the accomplishments City staff is making to help Rowlett become The Place to Live, Work...

Sapphire Bay Phase One progress update

In order to facilitate construction of the infrastructure, the public boat ramp has been closed and will remain so for several months.

Fall 2019 Lakeside Leisure

Check out all of the upcoming programming & activities your Rowlett Parks & Recreation crew are offering! Holiday events, activities for seniors, and TONS of fall classes and programs for kids and grown-ups alike at the Rowlett Community Centre…

City Announces Sapphire Bay Development!

At a City Council Meeting held at 7:00 P.M. on Thursday, August 1, the City’s new development partner Sapphire Bay Land Holdings I, LLC, was identified and the vision for the newly named Sapphire Bay development was shared. Sapphire Bay is located on the ...

Main Street Reconstruction

The Main Street reconstruction project will begin in the next couple of weeks. Funded through the 2015 Bond Election, this project includes not only rebuilding Main Street and its infrastructure, but also carrying the downtown look and feel through to PGB...

Rowlett Named Tree City USA for 16th Consecutive Year!

Do you or someone you know have an award-worthy Texas Smart Yard?

Our Texas Smart Yard Award recognizes Rowlett residents whose yards are in harmony with native flora, soil, and topography. Residents who use these smart practices save on electricity, water, and sewer costs - and support our local ecosystems!