 TOP STORIES FOR July 09, 2021
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The July edition of the Mayor’s Spotlight newsletter is now available. This month, Mayor Dana-Bashian highlights the complex issue of water. Read about the City's Advance Metering Infrastruction (AMI) system - a great tool to help residents track and control water usage; learn about your water rates, the North Texas Water District, and the City’s tiered rate structure; and find tips to help conserve water while navigating the hot summer months. |
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Hosted by Rowlett Mayor Tammy Dana-Bashian and City Manager Brian Funderburk. This month's "Spotlight Story" focuses on the Citizen Police Academy with special guest Officer Dana Reeves - enroll today at www.Rowlett.com/CPA ... The vaccine is widely available in Texas - it's so easy to find it in our area! www.rowlett.com/vaccine ... Now is your chance to partner with local government and enhance our community by applying to serve on one of the City’s Boards or Commissions - www.Rowlett.com/Serve ... The Rowlett Citizen Corps Council is holding a two-day Community Emergency Response Team class on Saturdays, August 7 and 14 - sign up on www.RowlettCERT.com ... The A&H 2021 Photography Contest is open to everyone in the Lake Ray Hubbard area - learn more at www.fb.com/RowlettAHC ... all those stories and much more!
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Applications are now being accepted for the CPA class beginning on August 26, 2021. Classes will be held each Thursday from 7-9pm through November 11, 2021 (with one Saturday). Class sizes are limited to 25 participants and will be selected on a first come first serve basis. Enroll Today: www.rowlett.com/cpa
The Citizen Police Academy is a 12-week course (one night per week) that is designed to help the citizen better understand what a police officer encounters while on duty. This program is intended for citizens over the age of 18 who live or work in the City of Rowlett. Each week you will have a qualified police instructor explain how each section of the Rowlett Police Department operates.
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Just like small businesses, nonprofits are suffering the ongoing financial impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Rowlett Ready program of the Rowlett Community Organizations Active in Disaster (RCOAD) Board of Directors and the Rowlett City Council feel strongly that the Rowlett community needs our support as we all continue to navigate the consequences of this extraordinary health crisis. Responding to this need, the Rowlett Business Stimulus (ROBUST) grant was developed and rolled out in four rounds to provide short-term, immediate financial aid to small businesses who sustained economic losses due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
And now, to address the specific ongoing needs of our area nonprofits, the Round V ROBUST Grant application period has opened. The nonprofit grant has a maximum award total of $10,000 for economic losses based on losses from FY2020 donations, sales and events stemming from COVID-19 and its impacts. The application period runs now through July 22, 2021 at 11:59 a.m. Visit RowlettReady.com/ROBUST for more information and to apply!
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-Rolling full closures of EB & WB I-30 at Gus Thomasson Road for utility work on the evening of Thursday, July 8. -All lanes closed WB I-635 at Royal Lane on the evenings of July 9 & 10 for partial bridge demo. Various detours associated. View a full list of upcoming closures scheduled this week, along with associated detour descriptions, closure schedule and exhibits here: https://bit.ly/3Az8FzQ |
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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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Attention Rowlett teens - are you looking for ways to get involved and give back to YOUR community? If so, we have a spot for you: the Rowlett Youth Advisory Council (RYAC) is now accepting applications!
Comprised of 7 regular members, along with 3 alternatives, who are sophomores, juniors or seniors - RYAC members are appointed by the City Council and will serve one-year terms from August to June of the following academic year.
Duties and responsibilities of the RYAC include:
- acting in an advisory capacity to provide observations and make recommendations to the City Council regarding the needs and wants of Rowlett's youth;
- educating the Rowlett youth in the local political process;
- serving as messengers for the City of Rowlett and assisting City Council in outreach to the youth in Rowlett; and
- assisting the City by volunteering for local City events.
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It'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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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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Celebrating the hard work and dedication to our community demonstrated on a daily basis by your City of Rowlett Parks and Recreation staff, July was proclaimed National Parks and Recreation Month in the City of Rowlett at this week's City Council meeting. Parks are at the center of so many experiences and memories — moments that park and recreation professionals help make happen.
This year’s theme for Park and Recreation Month is “Our Park and Recreation Story,” and we want to highlight the stories of how our community is stronger, more vibrant and more resilient because of parks and recreation. Share YOUR park and recreation stories on social media this month using #OurParkAndRecStory!
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Rowlett Police Explorers is a great program for those who are 14-20 years old and have an interest in becoming a police officer. This is the perfect time to join and dive head first into some hands-on training! |
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The Summer Reading Program continues through July 31 - don't miss out - it's not too late to join! And the Grand Prizes are here! To qualify for grand prizes, complete reading challenges each week for your age group and submit a virtual log. Each week of completed challenges is an entry into the grand prize drawing, the more weeks you submit your reading hours, the greater your chances of winning! Come by the Library and check us out, there are challenges and rewards for readers of all ages! |
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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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Panel replacement repairs on the 4500 block of Skyline Drive are scheduled to begin once Public Works crews have completed their water tie-in crossing. Traffic flow will be reduced to one lane for the duration of the project, which is estimated at two weeks pending any weather delays. The inner-connector at Southridge and Skyline will be closed to thru traffic for the entire duration of the construction project. As always, we appreciate your patience while these repairs are underway and apologize for any inconvenience!
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Water customers now have the ability to access water consumption online through Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI). In fact, the system reads every hour so real-time usage information is available, allowing users to spot and repair potential leaks before they result in a higher bill! Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) | Rowlett, TX - Official Website
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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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