 TOP STORIES FOR June 18, 2021
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Celebrate the 4th of July With Us!Martha & the Vandellas in concert, TONS of family activities, food trucks, kids area, and...of course...a spectacular fireworks show, all at Pecan Grove Park from 6-10pm on Sunday, July 4!
If you are interested in being a vendor, apply here.
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City Offices Closed Monday, July 5In observance of the July 4 holiday, City offices will close on Monday, July 5. This includes City Hall, Utility Billing, the Community Centre, Library, Municipal Court and Animal Shelter.
The WetZone will be open and FCC will conduct garbage collection on their regular schedule.
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Come to Village of Rowlett Downtown on Saturdays and enjoy your local Farmers Market from 9am til noon!
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 Join us on Lake Ray Hubbard tomorrow!
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Tour Lake Ray Hubbard in a Kayak on June 19 at Paddle Point Park The Rowlett Parks Advisory Board is hosting the upcoming Tour of Lake Ray Hubbard. Join them tomorrow, June 19 at Paddle Point Park located at 6301 Miller Rd. for a fun filled morning of kayaking on the lake. Start time is 10am and participants must provide their own kayak, paddle and life jacket. To reserve these items through Kayak Instruct Inc. contact them at 214.629.4794 or www.kayakinstruct.com/ See you there!
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A little Rowlett history as we observe Juneteenth on Saturday, June 19…Jane Johnson was born into slavery at Jefferson, Texas in 1850. She moved to Rowlett with her husband, Moses around 1865. They had eleven children, all of whom grew up in their modest home in the (then) Chiesa community, where they worked as sharecroppers. Jane never did learn to read or write, but they were ultimately quite successful and eventually acquired their own one-hundred-acre farm. The farm was reported to be worth $151 per acre in 1882. That would place their net worth at somewhere close to three million dollars by today’s standards!
Moses died sometime around 1885 and left Jane to manage their flourishing farm. Cotton was king in those days and Jane was one of the best cotton growers to be found anywhere around Rowlett. READ ON...
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Accepting Nominations for Yard of the Season, June 21 - July 21It's that time of the season to nominate your neighbor for "Yard of the Season"! This is a wonderful opportunity to recognize the hard work and dedication your neighbors put into maintaining their yards. Citizens and businesses are encouraged to participate to showcase the exquisite and unique yards in your neighborhoods. |
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The Citizen’s Police Academy begins August 26, registration is open now! Come learn more about the Rowlett Police Department’s operations during this fun and interactive 12-week course.
(This program is intended for citizens over the age of 18 who live or work in the City of Rowlett.) If you are interested in attending the next "Chief Chat" - an event where you can openly talk to Chief Godfrey, please click on the sign-up genius link in the title. Meetings are limited to 25 residents, once signed up you will receive an email from the Chief with information, including the date and time for the next meeting. This will be first come, first served, but just because you do not make the next 25 does not mean you missed out. There will be a waitlist created for future meetings based on when you signed up.
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Are you looking for ways to give back to the community? If so, we have a spot for you! We’re looking for committed residents willing to volunteer a few hours of their time each month to serve on a board or commission.
Rowlett citizens are encouraged to participate in their municipal government through service on various City boards and commissions. These volunteer boards are composed of citizens who are appointed by the City Council. Most positions are appointed for terms ranging from one to two years. Other appointments are made as necessary to fill vacancies or when new boards are created.
Applications for this year's Boards and Commissions appointments are now being accepted through August 14th. Application Information. For any questions, call the Action Center at 972-412-6100.
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National Mosquito Awareness Week is June 20-26In recognition, the American Mosquito Control Association (AMCA) has tips to help you avoid the bites from these vicious blood-suckers. Standing water, bare skin and dark clothing are three things that attract mosquitoes. AMCA recommends people follow the three D’s to keep mosquitoes away: - Drain: Empty out water containers at least once per week. Common areas of standing water include empty trash cans or buckets, tires, clogged rain gutters, animal watering dished, and flowerpots.
- Dress: Wear long sleeves, long pants, and light-colored, loose-fitting clothing. Sport material clothing is more light weight and can provide coverage without making you too hot during the Texas heat.
- Defend: Properly apply an EPA-registered repellent such as DEET, picaridin, IR 3535 or oil of lemon-eucalyptus. Remember to follow product label instructions.
Drop these Dunks into standing water around your home and do your part to control them.
2 FREE dunks are available (while supplies last) to Rowlett residents, just show a current utility bill or your ID at the Community Development offices, 5702 Rowlett Rd., Monday - Friday, 8a - 5pm.
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Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Classes in AugustDuring a natural or man-made disaster, Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT) assist Public Safety teams in doing damage assessment, accounting for residents and securing quick, accessible routes into their neighborhood. CERT members also help search for missing persons, and assist with evacuations, traffic control, courtesy patrols and with City events.
Rowlett CERT is actively recruiting residents to be trained in the CERT program that includes Disaster Medical Operations, Light Search and Rescue, and Fire Suppression following FEMA guidelines. CERT is holding a two-day class on Saturdays, August 7 & 14 from 8am to 6pm. Both days are required. A course fee of $20 covers class administrative expenses. For more information or to register for class, visit RowlettCERT.com.Being prepared is everyone’s responsibility. Get Ready Today.
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Indoor Water-Saving Tips from Rowlett Utility Billing Our wet spring has kept the need for outside irrigation at a minimum...but that's not the only way to conserve water and lower your bill. Also, take advantage of the City’s Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI), which gives water customers (YOU!) the ability to access and track water consumption hour-by-hour online. Simply create an account at https://bit.ly/3vBANPf, set up your alerts for abnormal usage and start tracking! Armed with this information, you’ll be able to spot and repair potential leaks before they result in a higher bill.
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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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