Friday at 5 Newsletter for 10.15.2021

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Code Red at Rowlett Animal Shelter

Rowlett Animal Shelter Still @ Code Red

The Rowlett Animal Shelter is still operating at Code Red! More dogs are coming in every few days. The Shelter has capacity for 24 dogs and is over that limit. If you or any of your friends or family have considered adopting - please drop by the shelter at 4402 Industrial Street from 10am to 5pm Monday through Saturday and take home your new special family member! 

Important City Meetings:
City Council –

Regular Meeting: October 19, November 2 and 16.  October 19 meeting starts at 5:30 pm.  Agendas are available on Fridays prior to meeting date. 


Special Meeting: None at this time

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Other Board and Commission Meetings: 

October 18 – Senior Advisory Board @ 10am

October 18 – Rowlett Youth Advisory Council @ 6:30pm

October 19 – Economic Development Advisory Board @ 8:30am

October 20 – Rowlett Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Commission @ 7pm

October 26 – Planning & Zoning Commission @ 6:30pm

November 2 – Golf Advisory Board @ 8am
November 3 – Rowlett Community Organizations Active in Disaster Committee @ 4pm

November 9 – Planning & Zoning Commission @ 5:30pm

November 9 – Arts & Humanities Commission @ 6:30pm

November 10 – Parks & Recreation Advisory Board @ 6:30pm

November 11 – Library Advisory Board @ 6:30pm

Meets as Needed – Animal Shelter Advisory Board @ 6pm

Meets as Needed – Board of Adjustment @ 6:30pm

* Access Meeting Agendas and Minutes - Past and Present *


**CHECK THE WEBSITE CALENDAR FOR MEETING DATES & TIMES 
 

Watch on Rowlett’s Cable Channel RTN16 or online

Electronic Recycling and Document Shredding
Electronic Recycling-Document Shredding - Saturday, October 16 from 9am to 1pm

Two Great Events Tomorrow October 16!

Be sure to join us on Saturday morning for the Free Electronic Recycling & Shredding event and then come on down to the Harvest Market on Main! We hope to see you at both!

Harvest Market on Main
Harvest Market on Main   Saturday, October 16 from 9am to 4pm

Three Fun Events Ongoing Through October/November

Lunch on the Lawn

11am to 2pm every Monday through October 25

Taste of Fall Farmers Market

Now through November 11, Thursday nights, 6 - 9pm

Scarecrows on Main Street in Rowlett

Scarecrows on Main 

Future of Rowlett Library
Upcoming Events

AND More Community Events! 

We are excited to bring you these hometown events over the next couple of months - we've added a few more so be sure to look through the list and save these dates to your phone! There's something for everyone!

National Prescription Take Back Day - Saturday, October 23 from 10am to 2pm; drive-thru event at Rowlett Community Centre

Trunk or Treat - Saturday, October 30 from 5 to 8pm at Rowlett Community Centre

2021 Neighborhood Summit - Saturday, November 6 from 8:30am to 12:30pm; Virtual Conference. Register here.

Barks, Brews and Brats - Saturday, November 6 from 6 to 9pm at Scentral Bark Dog Park, 4601 Centennial

Veterans Day Ceremony - Thursday, November 11 from 11am to 12pm at Veterans Park

(Ceremony will be moved inside to Rowlett Community Centre if the weather is bad)


Rowlett Job Fair
Early Voting for Dallas County Constitutional Amendment General Election

Early Voting Starts Next Week for the November 2, 2021 Dallas County Constitutional Amendment General Election

There are eight State of Texas Propositions on the November 2 Constitutional Amendment and Joint Election. The early voting location for Rowlett is the Rowlett Annex Building, 4004 Main Street.  Also provided in this link are the dates and times for Rowlett and Rockwall early voting. View a sample ballot here.

Activities at the Rowlett Community Centre

Activities at the Rowlett Community Centre

Stay up-to-date with all activities at the Rowlett Community Centre by liking and following their Facebook page: (3) City of Rowlett Parks and Recreation | Facebook

There's something for everyone from going to the great Texas State Fair to basketball and volleyball! Check it out or call 92.412.6170 for information.

New VIPS members Sworn-in

New VIPS Members in Town

On October 12, 2021, two new VIPS Members (Volunteer in Police Services) were sworn in by Officer Dana Reeves. 
 
Welcome to the team, Sohail Khan and Brownie Sherrill!

Lake Highland Trail

Lake Highland Trail

North Rock Construction was able to pour 300 linear feet (LF) of footer for a section of retaining well and also an additional 120 LF of retaining wall. The handrails, bollards and mile-marker medallions have still not been delivered.

Faulkner-Thornhill-Powell Alley Reconstruction

Faulkner-Thornhill-Powell Alley Reconstruction

KIK Underground finished preparing the remaining subgrade in the Jones/Colonial alley and constructed the forms for the pavement. The rain prevented them being able to pour any concrete.

Rowlett PD Crime Statistics

Crime Statistics

The Rowlett Police department wants you to know where crime is occurring in your city and neighborhoods. Click on the links for the latest crime report or to report a crime.


FOR ALL COVID-19 and VACCINE INFORMATION
VISIT OUR WEBSITE

Covid-19 Information

Weekly Case Numbers for Rowlett

Due to the current surge in COVID-19 cases, we have resumed providing weekly updates on case numbers in Rowlett. Please visit our website to view this data for the week of October 3, 2021 as well as links to obtain state and national numbers.

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City of Rowlett

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