Wishing you and your family a
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

(see you in 2022 - no Friday @ 5 until January 7)

City Holiday Hours

All City of Rowlett facilities including City Hall, Community Centre, Community Development, Municipal Court, Library and Animal Shelter will be closed Dec. 23-24 and Dec. 31 for the Christmas & New Year's holidays. Read more ...

Annual Stop-a-Cop Toy Drive

The Rowlett Police Officers Association has started their annual Stop-a-Cop for Christmas Toy Drive. Wave down any officer on patrol, and if they are not responding to a call, they'll be happy to accept donations of toys and other gifts appropriate for children of all ages. Read more...

State of the City Address

On January 4, 2022, Mayor Tammy Dana-Bashian will present her annual address at the regular City Council meeting. Citizens and visitors are encouraged to attend this special meeting to hear her report on the City’s numerous 2021 accomplishments as well as the outlook going forward for 2022! Read more...

Now Accepting Bond Committee Applications

Are you interested in participating in the Capital Projects process? The City Council is now accepting applications for residents who wish to serve on the ad hoc Bond Committee. Deadline to apply: January 28, 2022. More information ...

Residential Safe Room Rebate Program - APPLY NOW!

This program helps homeowners who wish to mitigate risk to tornadoes, straight-line winds and hail by installing a residential safe room. Rebates will be up to $3000 or 50%, whichever is less, of the construction or installation cost. More information ...

Welcome New Officers

Please join us in welcoming our newest officers to the Rowlett Police Department: Antionette Johnson, Melissa Jones, Ellen Farmer, Erich Webb, Alan Strawbridge and Jordan Dole. They look forward to serving the citizens of Rowlett!

Resources for the Homeless

With colder weather upon us, homeless individuals are more likely to be exposed to the elements of the outdoors. The free "Our Calling" App assists with locating resources on the spot such as pantries, shelter, medical care, churches, addiction treatment/rehabs, and hotlines. When "Our Calling" receives a report, they will schedule a team to help assist the individual(s). Read more for listings of resources ...

City Meetings:
City Council –

Regular Meetings: January 4 & 18, 2022. Agendas are available on Fridays prior to meeting date.

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Boards and Commissions Meetings:

December 20 – Senior Advisory Board @ 10am

December 20 – Rowlett Youth Advisory Council @ 6:30pm

** NO P&Z Commission Meeting on December 28 **
January 4 - Golf Advisory Board @ 8am
January 5 - RCOAD Committee @ 4pm

* 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

635 East Project Update

New Ramp Location - Beginning Saturday morning December 18, the ramp to access the SB I-635 direct connector to EB I-30 will be moved further north, closer to Galloway Avenue. See more ...

Crime Statistics

Click on the links for the latest crime report or to report a crime.

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Wishing you and your family aMerry Christmas and Happy New Year!