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Spotlight on Rowlett - November 2021 Program

This month's program hits on these topics:
- Water rates in Rowlett now firmly rank in the middle of the pack compared to similar sized cities - we have made great strides in becoming more competitive. Find out how this great news happened!
- Neighborhood Summit - November 6
- Veterans Day Ceremony - November 11
- Final Taste of Fall Farmers Markets - November 4 & 11
- Yard of the Season and more!

And there is also new drone footage of Sapphire Bay showing all the progress made.

Spotlight Story - Rowlett Animal Services

Here's your chance to find out more about Rowlett Animal Services. Staff, Friends of Rowlett Animals (FRAS) and other volunteers take great pride in serving our residents, both animal and human, with professional and compassionate animal care including education, compliance, adoptions and disease prevention. Come by to visit and you just may find your new family member! Open Monday through Saturday, 10am to 5pm.

Trick or Treat for the Animals at the Animal Shelter

Trick or Treat for Shelter Dogs!

Give Animal Shelter Dogs a Treat for Halloween!

The Rowlett Animal Shelter is having a trick-or-treat for the dogs on Saturday, October 30 from 10am-5pm. The community may stop by anytime to fill a bucket up with goodies! Location: 4402 Industrial Street

The shelter currently has 16 dogs. We will update if anything changes by Saturday on our Facebook page.

Important City Meetings:
City Council –

Regular Meeting: November 2 and 16. Meetings usually start 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:

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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

November 15 – Senior Advisory Board @ 10am

November 15 – Rowlett Youth Advisory Council @ 6:30pm

November 16 – Economic Development Advisory Board @ 8:30am

November 17 – Rowlett Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Commission @ 7pm

November 23 – NO Meeting Planning & Zoning Commission @ 6p
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

Trunk or Treat Drive-thru, October 30

Families are invited to enter the spooky, haunted drive-thru trail in the Rowlett Community Centre/Wet Zone parking lots this Saturday, October 30! Candy will be passed out all along the trail from 5 to 8pm. There is also a Costume Contest with age categories from 0-4, 5-9 and 10+. Contest picture will need to be submitted via Facebook or Instagram by 8pm on October 30 - and be sure to add your age to your costume picture! We'll have a spooky good time!

Select Lanes Closed Going Eastbound on I-30 starting Nov. 1

TxDOT I-30 Traffic Advisory

Starting Monday November 1, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) will close lanes on the eastbound I-30 Lake Ray Hubbard bridge from Bass Pro Drive to Dalrock Road. The closures, which are expected to continue for six weeks, will provide room for crews to start expanding the I-30 bridge and eventually connect to a new frontage road bridge under construction.

Drivers can expect daily one-lane closures from 9am to 3:30pm, and nightly two-lane closures as needed from 7pm to 5am.

This work is part of the $142 million project to build new frontage road bridges across the lake from Bass Pro to Dalrock, and rebuild the Dalrock interchange.

Vote on November 2 Constitutional Amendment General Election

Vote on November 2, 2021 - Constitutional and Joint Election

There are eight State of Texas Propositions on the November 2 Constitutional Amendment and Joint Election. Day of voting locations for Rowlett are listed below. View a sample ballot here.

Eligible Dallas County voters may cast a ballot at any vote center within the county, locations listing.

Rowlett voting center locations include:
*Back Elementary - 7300 Bluebonnet Road
*Coyle Middle School - 4500 Skyline Road
*Herfurth Elementary - 7500 Miller Road
*Liberty Grove Elementary - 10201 Liberty Grove Road
*Rowlett Elementary - 3315 Carla Drive
*Schrade Middle School - 6201 Danridge Road

Rockwall County Voting Locations
Eligible Rockwall County voters may cast a ballot at any vote center within the county, click here for location listing.

Rockwall voting center locations include:
*Ridgeview Church - 1362 E FM 522
*Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce - 697 E. Interstate 30
*Rockwall County Library - 1215 E. Yellow Jacket Lane
*Gene Burton College and Career Academy - 2301 John King Boulevard
*Our Savior Lutheran Church - 3003 Horizon Road
*Rockwall Golf and Athletics Club Conference Center - 2650 Champions Drive
*The Center at Rockwall City Place - 108 E. Washington Street

Last Look is November 1 - Voting Ends Then Too! Scarecrows on Main

Scarecrows on Main and Farmers Market

Hurry - your last chance to take photos with the Scarecrows on Main and vote for your favorite is November 1! Winners will be announced at the Neighborhood Summit on November 6!

Final Farmers Market on Thursday, November 11! Don't miss it!

Saturday, November 6
8:30am to 12:30pm
Online Conference
Register Here

November 6 - Neighborhood Summit and Barks, Brews, & Brats!

The annual Tri-City Neighborhood Summit is hosted by Rowlett this year. Join us and make a lasting impact in your neighborhood!
Are you ready for a fun evening with your favorite furry friend? Remember to bring your baby's leash and enjoy live music, food trucks & cold brews.

Saturday, November 6
6 to 9pm
Scentral Bark Dog Park

More Hometown Community Events!

We are excited to bring you these hometown events over the next couple of months. As this year winds down we hope you have a wonderful holiday season with your family and friends, and make some of these fun events part of your memories. Save these dates and remember ... there's something for everyone!

Yard of the Season - Nominations close on November 21

Coffee Tasting - Thursday, November 4 starting at 6:30pm at the Library

Texas Arbor Day - Friday, November 5 - Plant a tree!

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)

Night Hike - Saturday, November 13 starting at 7pm. Meet in front of the Rowlett Community Centre to hike the trail at Pecan Grove Park. Bring a flashlight!

Decorate Downtown - Create a tree to decorate downtown! You must provide your own tree, decorate it and bring it downtown for submission (call 972.412.6151 when ready to submit your tree) Submission period: November 29 thru December 3 by 5pm. See our synchronized dancing light show the entire month of December!

Main Street Fest/Holiday Parade - Saturday, December 4 from 5 to 9pm vendors will line Main Street and there will be Christmas music performances along with the Holiday Parade featuring light up floats, kid's areas and much more! We know this will put you in the holiday spirit.

12 Days of Christmas - More information coming soon!

Help with Your Resume and FAFSA Filing and more

Prepare for College and your career with these upcoming programs at the Library in November.

Join Our Team - We're Hiring!

We are searching for talented, highly motivated individuals with a passion for providing exceptional customer service to both our external and internal customers. Positions in the PD, FD, Planning, Public Works, Parks, Communications and more.

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: City of Rowlett Parks and Recreation | Facebook

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

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.

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