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City of Rowlett Holiday Events Update

City of Rowlett Offices & Facilities Closed Friday, Dec. 4, 11:30am-1:30pm

City facilities will be closed during this time to allow all City employees to (virtually, this year!) enjoy the Annual Employee Holiday Luncheon held in their honor. Emergency services will remain in operation, please call 9-1-1 in case of emergency.

Annual Rowlett Police Officers Association Holiday Toy Drive

The Rowlett Police Officers Association has proudly started their annual Holiday Toy Drive!  Help the Rowlett Police Officers Association give a less fortunate child a Merry Christmas this year. New and unwrapped toys and other gifts app...

Rowlett Municipal Court Temporarily Closed to the Public

Operations will continue virtually - documents and payments can still be submitted by mail, email, and fax, or by using the drop box in the lobby. Fines can also be paid online.

PUC Rules in Favor of Motion to Dismiss

The Public Utilities Commission has unanimously approved the NTMWD’s motion to dismiss the petition filed in December, 2016 by the member cities of Plano, Garland, Mesquite and Richardson seeking relief from the Take or Pay contract provision.

ROBUST Grant Recipients

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 - Sharon Phillips

Congratulations to Sharon Phillips, 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...

Angie Smith Named Deputy City Manager

After a nationwide search, City Manager Brian Funderburk has named Angie Smith Deputy City Manager for the City of Rowlett. In this role, Ms. Smith will act as the number two official in city administration and will have executive oversight of th...

Rowlett Fire Department Awarded $2.65 Million SAFER Grant

The Rowlett Fire Department has been awarded a $2,655,015 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). This grant will allow the Fire Department to enhance staffing and improve Fire a...

Utility Bill Assistance

At the City of Rowlett, the health and well-being of our customers and our community is our top priority.  We understand the concern and uncertainty you may be experiencing regarding the Coronavirus (COVID-19) and are committed to remaining respo...

City of Rowlett Fiscal Year 2021 Budget

Rowlett Designated AARP Age-Friendly Community

On Tuesday, February 4, the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) Network of Age-Friendly States and Communities welcomed the City of Rowlett as their 431^st member, and the first new member for 2020. This designation was made possible after sever...