News Flash

March Mayor's Spotlight - City Reaches Agreement with Bayside

Mayor Dana-Bashian answers questions and goes in-depth on the agreement Rowlett has reached with Bayside, including detailing the City’s next steps to develop the unique destination that our citizens deserve.

Make sure you're registered to vote, Rowlett!

The positions up for election on the May 4 General Election ballot are Mayor and Councilmembers Place 2, 4 and 6. Let your voice be heard - the last day to register to vote or to make a change of address to vote in this election is April 5, 2019!

Keep Rowlett Beautiful's Great American Cleanup - Sat, April 6

Join Keep Rowlett Beautiful from 9am-1pm for a city-wide parks, streets, and neighborhood cleanup day. Individuals, families, schools, and groups are encouraged to help clean up our beautiful town!

Senior Health Fair - Tuesday, April 9

Spring cleaning? Brush & Bulk Pickup and free Landfill Pass information

Brush and Bulk Pickup Information:

• Please place brush and bulky waste in front of your house, between the curb and sidewalk, by 7am on your trash collection day.
• It cannot be piled on top of the water meter access or in front of a fire hydrant. 
• Mak...

NTMWD Annual System Maintenance begins March 4

Disinfection is a critical part of the water treatment process that keeps drinking water free of harmful microorganisms, such as parasites and viruses. Disinfection involves a two-step process that first treats the water at the treatment plant and then ch...

Ask The Mayor on Rowlett on the Water...on the Move

Do you have a question you’d like to ask the Mayor? Have you ever wondered WHY we do what we do? And perhaps even HOW we do what we do? Maybe you’re interested in learning more about specific projects going on around town? Well, here&a...

Friday @ 5 - Friday, March 15

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

Easter Egg Hunt - Saturday, April 13

Join us from 10am-Noon in Pecan Grove Park for Rowlett’s Easter Eggstravaganza! Bring your baskets and hunt more than 20,000 treat-filled eggs and enjoy lots of kids activities such as face painting, bounce houses and photos with the Easter Bunny.

Easter Pup-a-Palooza - Sunday, April 14

Dogs of all sizes are invited to hunt for eggs filled with doggie treats and special prize eggs at Scentral Bark in Herfurth Park from 2-4pm. Remember to bring your Easter basket, leash and proof of rabies vaccination!

FREE Electronic Recycling & Document Shredding - Saturday, April 27

Keep Rowlett Beautiful Rowlett Recycles Day - 2019

Electronics Disposal & Document Shredding

Free to Rowlett residents

Saturday, April 27 (rain or shine)

9am-1pm in the Rowlett High School parking lot @ 4000 Kirby

Help keep it out of the ...

City Reaches Agreement with Bayside

After nearly two months of negotiation, the City of Rowlett has reached an agreement with Bayside to acquire the property south of IH-30, including the marina, to enable its development with a future partner.The agreement includes the acquisition of the 1...

Rowlett Named Tree City USA for 16th Consecutive Year!

Rowlett Ranks #9 Safest City in Texas

SafeHome.org has named Rowlett the #9 Safest City in Texas! This is great recognition for the City of Rowlett and demonstrates the City Council commitment to public safety and the outstanding work of our Rowlett Police Department.

March Spirit of Rowlett Award - Billie Odom

The City of Rowlett Neighborhood Life Office is excited to announce Billie Odom as the March recipient of the Spirit of Rowlett Award! This award is to publicly recognize ordinary residents doing extra-ordinary things in our community, and they’re nominat...

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!

Salvation Army Garland Administers Utility Bill Assistance

Rowlett residents who need help with their utility bills may now qualify to receive assistance through the Salvation Army in Garland.  Here are some of the program parameters:

Resident can receive utility assistance once every 12 months (on a roll...

Arts & Humanities Commission Writing Contest

This year’s theme is “Heroes Around Us”. The contest has several categories for youth and adults, and is open to all Dallas and Rockwall County residents.

Arts & Humanities Commission "Rowlett Sings!" Contest

Popular singing competition for our community's talented vocalists returns!

Spring 2019 Lakeside Leisure

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

Kids Kingdom - A 2018 GrownExplore.com 'Coolest Playground'!

Visit Kids Kingdom today! Features of this all-abilities, community-designed-and-built playground at Pecan Grove Park include a zip line, robot slide, fortress/castle play structure, climbing wall, dino sandbox, big-and-little-kid areas and so much more!