 TOP STORIES FOR DECEMBER 4, 2020
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COVID-19 Hospitalizations for Trauma Service Area E Triggers Mandatory Capacity ReductionsTrauma Service Area E (TSA E), which includes Dallas County, Rockwall County, and the greater Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, yesterday reached seven consecutive days where the percentage of COVID-19 confirmed patients in regional hospitals, as a percentage of available hospital beds, exceeded 15%. According to Governor Abbott’s Executive Order GA-32 (GA-32), this makes TSA E an area with high hospitalizations and certain occupancy reductions are automatically triggered by reaching this threshold.
Businesses whose occupancy rates were increased to 75% in October through GA-32 are immediately reduced back to 50%. This includes all restaurants, retail stores, office buildings, manufacturing facilities, gyms and exercise facilities and classes, museums, and libraries in Dallas County and the other counties comprising TSA-E. Elective surgeries have also been suspended and bars must close. A full list of affected businesses can be located at https://open.texas.gov/. These capacity reductions do not affect businesses listed under the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) guidance or covered by other exemptions contained in GA-32.
TSA E will remain under these restrictions until there are seven consecutive days where the percentage of COVID-19 confirmed patients in regional hospitals as a percentage of available hospital beds is at 15% or less. The Texas Department of State Health Services provides additional information on GA-32 and a list of all affected counties at https://www.dshs.texas.gov/ga32/.
Following this order, the Rowlett Community Centre will limit it’s occupancy to 50% - the gyms will remain at the current 25% capacity level. The Rowlett Public Library will remain at its current 50-patron occupancy limit, temporarily suspend the use of public computers by patrons, and perform temperature checks at the door.
Please continue to stay home whenever possible, and stay safe. Stay vigilant when you must go out - wear your face covering, maintain safe distancing from others not in your group and, most importantly, wash your hands often. These measures are critical not only to slow the spread and protect people's lives, but also to protect our economy from further closures and to prevent compromising the health care services we need across the state. __________________________________
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COVID-19 CASE COUNTS(Click on picture for larger image) The first chart in this post illustrates confirmed COVID-19 case counts numbers as of December 3. Rowlett has added 42 new cases. We are also sharing updated trend charts for Rowlett.
Please continue to stay home whenever possible, and stay safe. Stay vigilant when you must go out - wear your face covering, maintain safe distancing from others not in your group and, most importantly, wash your hands often. These measures are critical not only to slow the spread and protect people's lives, but also to protect our economy from further closures and to prevent compromising the health care services we need across the state.
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The Rowlett Municipal Court is temporarily closed to the public due to COVID-19 and limited available staff. 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.
Persons receiving a notice to appear for a virtual court setting are still required to appear. If your court setting is postponed you will be notified by mail, email or phone.
Those who are scheduled for a virtual court appearance, but do not have access to a device capable of using the Zoom video conferencing app, must contact the court office. phone: 972.412.6222 or email: court@rowlett.com __________________________________
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The Mayor’s Spotlight for December is now available. 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 2020. Congratulations to each of them and we thank you for your outstanding service to the citizens and your coworkers!
“The City of Rowlett provides innovative citizen-centered services that exceed the expectations of our residents, businesses, and guests. Our purpose is to serve.” This is our City’s mission statement, and it is one your City staff takes very seriously!
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12 Days of ChristmasWe are excited to offer our annual "12 Days of Christmas" event, with a virtual twist! Each day, for 12 consecutive days, we will offer a festive, virtual event! Please call 972.412.6170 for additional information! *Some registration fee(s) may apply, click the
event link below for specific information on each day!* |
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Light Up Rowlett!Please include your address in the description so staff can identify
which quadrant of Rowlett you belong to!
May the best decorated home, win! Ready, set, go! __________________________________ |
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Keep Rowlett Beautiful, Inc., along with the City of Rowlett Parks and Recreation Department, has sprinkled the Coyle House with holiday cheer for visitors to Pecan Grove Park! Come on by and experience the joy of the season, take a few pictures with your family, or just take a leisurely walk in the fresh air. This 1918 farmhouse, with its wrap-around porch, majestic columns and ornamental front gate, has been adorned with a merry assortment of red bows, wreaths, garland and lights that are sure to brighten any outing! Two old-fashioned Christmas trees can be seen through the large front windows, warmly welcoming wintry visitors. A peek inside the house from the trail will take you back in time with stockings hung on the fireplace and stuffed animals going for a ride on a wooden rocking horse. “Christmas at the Coyle House” is Keep Rowlett Beautiful’s way of saying, “Happy Holidays, Rowlett - from our house to yours!” __________________________________ |
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The Rowlett Police Officers Association has proudly started their annual Stop a Cop for Christmas Toy Drive. Help the Rowlett Police Officers Association give a less fortunate child a Merry Christmas this year. Wave down any officer out on patrol, if they are not responding to a call, they will be happy to accept donations of toys and other gifts appropriate for children of all ages.
New and unwrapped toys may also be dropped off 24 hours a day at the lobby of the Rowlett Police Station.
All toys and gifts donated will go to Rowlett organizations who target families of children who have fallen on hard times or are less fortunate than others.
Let’s make sure every child has a Merry Christmas!__________________________________
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Kids Winter Reading ClubPick up a reading log at the Library or download and print your log. After completing all the challenges, turn in your log at the Library for a festive prize bag. There are also extra challenges for an additional prize!
If you're not comfortable coming into the Library, fell free to call us at 972.412.6161 when you arrive for curbside service. We can bring your log or prizes to you. The 1st day to redeem completed logs for a prize is December 5th. All logs are due by December 31st at 6pm. Limit of one prize per section, per person.
Happy Reading!__________________________________ |
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Update from Public WorksMiller Rd. - The bollards (posts) are being replaced along the Miller Road Bridge. Panel replacement is complete.
Hickox Rd - Street panel repairs are being done on Hickox Rd. These panel repairs help to extend the life of our streets.
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Farewell to Neighborhood Life Coordinator Elise BowersWe said farewell to Elise this week - we will miss her! She's been a big part of our citizen's lives over the last 3 years as she brought them together to learn about the City during the Citizens Academies and started activities such as "Scarecrows on Main" and the Neighborhood Block Party Trailer hosting numerous block parties, and many other activities. Thank you for your 6 years of dedicated service to the citizens and City of Rowlett. Join us in wishing Elise the best of luck on her future endeavors! __________________________________
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Your one-stop-shop for assistance.Call 972.412.6100 for real person help ---Click here to submit a request or question.
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