Friday at 5 Newsletter for 01.22.2021

TOP STORIES FOR JANUARY 29, 2021

Rowlett Vaccine Information

VACCINATION INFORMATION

**Vaccine supply is limited and it will take time to vaccinate everyone. Thank you for your patience as the State rolls out more vaccines
every week. Currently, only those in Phase 1A and 1B are
eligible to receive the vaccination.**

FAQ Sheet for Rowlett residents

City of Rowlett COVID-19 Vaccine Availability FAQ

Find the answers to your questions regarding who is eligible, where to get it, how to sign up, next steps and more!

When can Rowlett residents sign up?  Immediately!!
All Rowlett residents can sign up for the **Dallas County waitlist NOW; however, only those in 1A and 1B categories are eligible to be vaccinated per the Texas Department of State Health Services rules. Those who are not eligible now can still sign up and will be contacted when distribution moves to their category.

**Currently, this does not apply to the Garland Health Department waitlist -
only Dallas County
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Garland Health Authority Vaccine Distribution Site

Garland Health Department Vaccine Clinic Update

On Thursday, January 28, Garland Health hosted another vaccine mega-site at Homer B. Johnson (HBJ) Stadium. The City of Rowlett staff and volunteers again provided assistance in managing the site. Over 800 individuals were vaccinated at the event, and of the 1116 appointment invitations, 198 Rowlett residents received an invitation. Additional events will be scheduled pending vaccine availability. Rowlett residents who qualify in Phase 1A and 1B may sign up on the wait list here:  Vaccine Registration Form or register by phone: 972.205.3900.

Rockwall County Vaccine Allocation Update

Rockwall County Vaccine Update

Vaccination Roll-out Continues in Rockwall County - Rockwall County and Rockwall County Helping Hands are working in partnership to distribute vaccines. As of January 27, 4229 Rockwall County residents have received the first vaccine dose and 780 residents are fully vaccinated. Those eligible to receive the vaccine per the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) 1A or 1B definitions, may register for the waitlist here:  www.blockitnow.com/rockwallwaitlist.

Statewide Vaccine Hubs

Residents are encouraged to register on multiple lists, there are no county residency requirements. Find more statewide provider hubs here. 


Links are provided below for the online registration for each county. Due to the statewide effort, each county that is distributing the vaccine may approach the process differently and may provide different types of vaccines. There is no city or county residency requirement to register to receive a vaccination at one of the official hub sites, these sites are open to all Texas residents. People who register will be placed on a waitlist and will be provided further guidance at a later date as to when to arrive to receive a vaccination.

  • Garland Health Department registration site:
    https://bit.ly/36mTnRj or call 972-205-3900
    GHD is administering the Moderna vaccine, which has an age 18+ requirement.
  • Dallas County vaccine registration site:
    www.dallascounty.org/covid-19/covid-19-vaccination.php or call 469-749-9900
  • Rockwall County vaccine registration site:
    https://www.blockitnow.com/rockwallwaitlist
  • Collin County vaccine registration site:
    www.collincountytx.gov/healthcare_services/Pages/COVID19vaccines.aspx
  • Denton County vaccine registration site:
    www.dentoncounty.gov/vaccine or call 940-349-2585
  • Tarrant County vaccine registration site:
    www.tarrantcounty.com/en/public-health/disease-control---prevention/COVID-19/COVID-19-Vaccine.html or call 817-248-6299 and press option 7

Other Vaccine Information

CDC Vaccine FAQ (pdf) 
A COVID-19 vaccine dashboard is available on the Texas DSHS COVID-19 webpage
DSHS COVID-19 Vaccine Provider Locations Map
CDC Vaccine Safety Information


Sign Up For V-safe

Sign up for V-safe after you get vaccinated! V-safe is a smartphone-based tool that uses text messaging and web surveys to provide personalized health check-ins after you receive a COVID-19 vaccination.

**The Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine candidate, Janssen, is currently completing the Phase 3 clinical trials in the US. Johnson & Johnson anticipates filing for an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) through the FDA in early February. This is a single dose vaccine candidate. The other top vaccine candidate, COVID-19 Vaccine AstraZeneca, is anticipating producing finalized data for their Phase 3 clinical trial data and filing for an EUA at the end of January.**

COVID-19 UPDATE

Emergency Housing Assistance Program-2021 through CARES Act
Emergency Housing Assistance Program-2021 
Funded Through: CARES Act

Emergency Housing Assistance Program-2021

The Dallas County 2021 Emergency Housing Assistance Program (EHAP) is open and accepting pre-applications. 

The web site includes the pre-application portal link, eligibility and documentation requirements, updated frequently asked questions, and an alternative resource list for those who do not qualify for the CARES assistance programs.

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COVID-19 Case Count for Thursday, January 28
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for larger image

COVID-19 Case Counts

(Click on picture for larger image) The first chart in this post illustrates confirmed COVID-19 case counts numbers as 7pm Thursday, January 28 - the rest are updated Rowlett trend charts. Since the last update on Tuesday, January 26, Rowlett added 57 new cases with 21 added on January 28. 



Please continue to stay home 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.


Find additional information about the vaccine and how those who qualify may register to receive it here: https://www.ci.rowlett.tx.us/.../COVID-19-Vaccine....

The COVID-19 vaccine dashboard is available at Texas Department of State Health Services website. You'll find  updated vaccine distribution information along with administration information.

Rowlett Daily Case Count Totals

Rowlett Daily Case Count Totals

(includes 14-day moving average)
Updated January 28, 2021
Rowlett Daily Case Count Totals

Rowlett Average Daily Case Count Totals

(includes 14-day moving average)
Updated January 28, 2021
Monthly Case Count Totals

Rowlett Monthly Case Count Totals

Updated January 28, 2021

Aid Organizations

Food and Outreach Organizations:

Catholic Charities of Dallas
Emergency Food Pantry
Family Violence Program
Hope in Hand Food Pantry
Life Message

North Texas Behavioral Health Authority
Stop TX Evictions
The North Texas Food Bank
The Veterans Resource and Outreach Center
 
Rowlett Ready Information – if you need local assistance from volunteers:

www.RowlettReady.com
needs@rowlettready.com
 
Hope in Hand Food Pantry:
Open Saturdays, Mondays and Wednesdays from 10am to noon;
And Tuesdays from 6 to 8pm.
Location:  7301 Miller Rd. at First Christian Church Rowlett
 

Emergency Food Pantry:
Open 2nd and 4th Saturdays (closed if a holiday falls on this date)
Hours of Operation: 10am – 1pm
Cut off time to register online is 7pm on the Friday prior to that Saturday
Location:  4206 Dalrock Rd. at Rowlett Friendship Baptist Church

FOR MORE COVID-19 INFORMATION VISIT OUR WEBSITE

Important City Meetings

City Council –
Regular Meetings: Feb. 2 and 16 @ 5:30pm *check agenda on 
website* each Friday before the date
 
Special Council Meeting – None at time published

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Other Board and Commission Meetings: (All Zoom Meetings)

Feb. 2 – Golf Advisory Board @ 8am
Feb. 3
– Rowlett Community Organizations Active in Disaster Committee @ 4pm
Feb. 8 – CANCELLED - Community Investment Advisory Board
Feb. 9 – Arts & Humanities Commission @ 6:30pm
Feb. 9 – Planning & Zoning Commission @ 6:30pm
Feb. 10 – Parks & Recreation Advisory Board @ 6:30pm
Feb. 11 – Library Advisory Board @ 6:30pm
Feb. 15 – Senior Advisory Board @ 10am
Feb. 15 – Rowlett Youth Advisory Council @ 6:30pm
Feb. 17 – Rowlett Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Commission @ 7pm
Feb. 23 – Planning & Zoning Commission @ 6:30pm

Check Here  For All Meeting Agendas

**CHECK THE WEBSITE CALENDAR FOR MEETING DATES & TIMES** 
 
Watch on Rowlett’s Cable Channel 
RTN16 or online

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Judge Pam Liston

Judge Liston Appointed to the
State Judicial Commission on
Mental Health

We are so pleased to announce that Rowlett Municipal Court Presiding Judge Pamela H. Liston has been appointed by the Supreme Court of Texas and the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals to the State Judicial Commission on Mental Health. Judge Liston has practiced in the area of municipal court for 25 years and currently serves as the president of the Texas Municipal Courts Association and the Texas Municipal Courts Education Center. In addition, Judge Liston has been a key contributor to legislation designed to improve municipal court services throughout the State of Texas.

“With Judge Liston’s expertise and insight, she has distinguished herself as one of the leading voices in the State of Texas regarding municipal court operations,” said Mayor Tammy Dana-Bashian. “Judge Liston is well known for her fairness, commitment to excellence, and volunteer spirit. We congratulate her on this appointment.”

The Judicial Commission on Mental Health (JCMH) was created to engage and empower court systems through collaboration, education, and leadership, thereby improving the lives of individuals with mental health needs, substance use disorders, and persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities. In previous years, Judge Liston was a co-editor of the JCMH Mental Health and Disabilities Bench Book, 2nd Ed.

Join us in congratulating Judge Liston!
#MyRowlett#BetterTogether

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Rowlett Library Receives Achievement of Library Excellence Award

Congratulations to our Rowlett
Public Library!!!

Each year, Texas Municipal Library Director’s Association (TMLDA) confers awards for outstanding contributions to public libraries.

For the 16th year in a row, Rowlett Public Library has received this award. To successfully receive the Achievement of Library Excellence Award, the applicant must exhibit excellence in providing services to underserved and special populations, in enhancing services, in marketing their programs and services in innovative ways, in promoting cultural, topical, and educational programming, in providing literacy support, in providing summer reading clubs, in pursuing collaborative efforts, in supporting workforce development, in providing for digital inclusion, and in comprehensively training staff.

Of the 568 public library systems in Texas, Rowlett Public Library is one of only 56 who have earned this year’s award." Help us congratulate our Public Library staff!!

#MyRowlett#BetterTogether

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IRS forms available at Library

It's IRS Time!

The Rowlett Library has IRS 1040 forms and instruction booklets available for pickup. Forms are available in the Library entryway for contactless pickup.


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City of Rowlett Hiring

Consider joining the City of Rowlett team!
Apply today!

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Rowlett Parks & Recreation Advisory Board Visits Kenwood Heights Park

Kenwood Heights Park Highlighted by Parks Advisory Board

Our Parks Advisory Board visits Kenwood Heights Park and highlights some of the great amenities the park offers! Thank you, again, to our Parks Advisory Board for taking pride in our community!

For additional information on our parks, visit: https://www.ci.rowlett.tx.us/751/Current-Parks-Listing
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Little Sweetheart Date Night 2021
Picture from Little
Sweetheart Dance - 2019

Little Sweetheart Date Night - 2021

We won't be dancing together this year, but we still want to set you up with a night to remember!

Little Sweetheart Date Night will include:

* A custom curated playlist

* One blank Valentine's Day card for your Little            Sweetheart
*One special flower

Register before February 4 to get $5 off your Little Sweetheart Dance registration fee.

Pick up your kit on Thursday, February 11 and Friday, February 12.

**Each individual who purchases a date night kit will be entered into a
raffle to win two tickets to Wet Zone for the 2021 season.**

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Rowlett PD Crime Report

Police Department Rowlett Crime Statistics and Information

The Rowlett Police Department wants you to know where crime is occurring in your City and neighborhood. Find crime mapping throughout Rowlett and also a list of registered sex offenders. Go here to report a crime unless it is an emergency or crime in progress. If that is the case, please call 911 immediately.

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locked door
This week's crime tip focuses on the exterior of your home ...
make sure all windows, doors and garage doors are locked.


Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design

from RPD



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lock window
Many are not proactive when it comes to securing the exterior of their residence -
this opens the door, no pun intended, for a crime of opportunity! 
Rowlett Police Department

How to Interact and What to Expect When Pulled Over by Police

It can be nerve racking to see those red and blue lights come on when you're driving - right? The American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators and the International Association of Chiefs of Police put together this concise informational recommendation on how to interact with officers on a traffic stop. 

Also, officers now have that same nervous feeling when walking up to your car that you have. Hopefully, this helps to ease the unknown and provide some safe guidelines so that the interaction is quick and safe.  We care about our citizens and hope you take the time to go over these recommendations.  Stay safe everyone. 

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Fire Station 2 Construction
Fire Station 2 Construction
Fire Station 2 Construction

Update on Fire Station 2 Construction

Fire Station #2 has had major progress this week.  The construction company started on the accessory building, framing continues on the living quarters, trusses are being set, roof panels have started on the bay, and the mechanical duct for the storm shelter was installed...just to name a few.  What an exciting time of the Fire Department!

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Golden Chick Now Open

Now Open!

Golden Chick located at 9103 Lakeview Pkwy. is open for business!

Scooter's Coffee located at 8505 Lakeview Pkwy. is open too! This is the second location in Rowlett and the 13th location in Texas!

Scooters Coffee Now Open
Shop Rowlett

SHOP ROWLETT - SHOP LOCAL

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Oncor Tree Trimming in Rowlett

REMINDER: ONCOR Tree Trimming
in February

Oncor Vegetation Management will be pruning trees during February 2021 in Rowlett. A list of the various streets and highways affected by this trim is listed on the City's website. 

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City of Rowlett

The Rowlett Action Center ---

Your one-stop-shop for assistance.

Call 972.412.6100 for in-person help ---

Click here to submit a request or question.

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