News Flash

Friday @ 5 - Friday, January 24

Happy New Year! We hope you enjoy staying up to date with all the City operations, projects, events, meetings and other items of community interest!

Town Hall Meeting - Tuesday, January 28

The Rowlett City Council is hosting a Town Hall meeting - join us and find out what's going on in your City! The meeting takes place in a relaxed setting, allowing everyone to speak freely and informally. 6:30-8pm at the Rowlett Community Centre.

"A Night in Hollywood" Little Sweethearts Dance - Saturday, February 1

Parents and their children get to dress up for an evening of fun, dancing, and memories that last a lifetime. Tickets for this annual event sell out fast, so get yours today!

2020 United States Census

The US Census Bureau has launched the 2020 Census – a national effort to count every person living in the United States.

Are You Interested in Being a Councilmember?

The election for City Council will be held on May 2, 2020. For more information about the election and becoming a candidate, visit the Elections page on the City's website.

January Mayor's Spotlight - Above and Beyond City of Rowlett Employee Recognition

This month, Mayor Dana-Bashian highlights the stories of those City of Rowlett employees recognized for their Above and Beyond service to the citizens of Rowlett in 2019.

HOA Legal Clinic - Saturday, March 7

Held at the Rowlett Community Centre, this event is designed for seasoned and emerging HOA Board leadership to increase their knowledge base and develop skills to create communities that thrive.

Community Emergency Response Team class

The Rowlett Citizen Corps Council (RCCC) is holding a two-day Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) class on Saturdays, February 1 and 8, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. 

 During a natural or man-made disaster, CERT teams assist Public Safety teams i...

Arts & Humanities Commission Young Artists Exhibit

Owner Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Program

Application and Information (pdf)

Program Flyer (PDF)

Questions? Contact Susan Nix via email or 972-463-3927.

Assistant Chief Michael Godfrey Promoted to Police Chief

The City of Rowlett has named current Assistant Police Chief Michael Godfrey as Chief of Police. Effective February 19, 2020, Chief Godfrey will officially assume his new role when Chief Mike Brodnax retires on February 18 after almost eight years of serv...

January Spirit of Rowlett Award - Larry Glick

Congratulations to Larry Glick, 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...

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.

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...

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!