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We hope you enjoy reading this weekly update on City operations, projects, and items of community interest!

Volunteer as a Board or Commission Member

Share your expertise, experience and insight as members of a City Board or Commission. While the time commitment is minimal, the opportunity to make a difference in YOUR community is significant. Applications due by August 14.

Town Hall Meeting - Tuesday, July 31

Town Hall MeetingRowlett Community CentreTuesday, July 31 - 6:30 P.M.

Summer Concerts on Main Street - Fridays in August

Summer Concerts are coming to Main Street! Come unwind  and have some fun in downtown Village of Rowlett on Fridays in August, while listening to live music on the Tucker Roofing Systems Main Stage. In addition to some amazing tunes, the Summer C...

Rowlett City Academy - Registration Now Open!

12-week course wherein residents learn how their Elected Officials interact with City staff, and how the nine major departments work together to deliver City services on time, on budget, and with an eye to the future.

Create Your AMI Profile - Get Real-Time Water Usage

Water customers (YOU!) now have the ability to access your water consumption online. In fact, the system reads every hour so you can get real-time usage information, allowing you to spot and repair potential leaks before they result in a higher bill!

Community Emergency Response Team class

The Rowlett Citizen Corps Council (RCCC) is holding a two-day Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) class on Saturdays, August 4 and 11, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. each of those days. During a natural or man-made disaster, CERT teams assist Public Safety teams i...

Citizen Police Academy - Register Today!

The 42nd Citizen’s Police Academy begins August 30, registration is open now. Come learn more about the Rowlett Police Department’s operations during this fun and interactive 12-week course.

City Council to Consider Two-Cent Tax Rate Reduction

In the wake of increased Appraisal District valuations the past two years, the Rowlett City Council recognizes the need for tax relief. Therefore, the City Council is considering a proposal to reduce the ad valorem tax rate by two cents, from $0.777173 to...

Mayor's Spotlight - July, 2018

This month, Mayor Dana-Bashian highlights the complex issue of water. Learn how to keep track of your usage with the AMI system, read about the new Base Rate flat fee, why rates were shifted to a tiered volume structure and much more!

Downtown Main Street Pavement Improvements Begin July 5

Downtown Main Street pavement project begins Thursday, January 5.

Crews will be making improvements downtown to the street, sidewalks, curbs and gutters on Main Street from Rowlett Road to Commerce Street. Work will occur between 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, &nb...

Community Development Block Grant program public meeting

The City of Rowlett participates in the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. In preparation for discussing allocation of funds for next year beginning on October 1, 2018, the city staff i...

Rowlett Library Summer Reading Program

2018 theme is Libraries ROCK! Register for the Summer Reading Program at Rowlett Public Library after June 6, or online starting June 1. The program runs from June 11-August 4

FREE Mosquito Dunks

Summer is here and that means mosquitoes! Do your part to control them - 2 FREE dunks are available while supplies last to Rowlett residents, upon presentation of a current utility bill or ID, at Development Services, 3901 Main St., Mon- Fri 8a – 4p.

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...

Preferred DART Downtown Rowlett Station Parking for Rowlett Residents

 To better serve Rowlett citizens, DART has implemented a permit parking program at the Downtown Rowlett Station offering preferred parking to residents of Rowlett and those from other DART member cities. Customers who display a valid DART reside...