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Memorial Day
City of Rowlett offices & facilities, including the Community Centre, Library, Municipal Court, and Animal Shelter will be closed on Monday, May 29 in observation of Memorial Day. FCC will conduct garbage collection on their regular schedule.
The City held a Memorial Day Ceremony on Thursday, May 25 at Veterans Park – watch it here….
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The Wet Zone Water Park NOW OPEN
An event-filled summer is planned at the Wet Zone Water Park and it all starts NOW!
More info...
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Summer Reading Program @ The Rowlett Public Library
Camp Beyond-a-Book begins June 3
Fun events, activities, reading challenges, and clubs all summer long for the whole family!
More info...
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National Emergency Medical Services Week
This week, we celebrated National Emergency Medical Services Week. In 1974, President Gerald Ford authorized EMS Week to celebrate EMS practitioners and the important work they do in our nation's communities. National Emergency Medical Services Week brings together local communities and medical personnel to honor the dedication of those who provide the day-to-day lifesaving services of medicine's frontline.
Thank you, Rowlett Fire Department, for providing exemplary and award-winning emergency medical services to our community 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year!
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City Council Proclaims May 21-27 National Public Works Week in the City of Rowlett
This is our opportunity to shine a light on the City of Rowlett staff who provide and maintain infrastructure and services collectively known as public works. Did you know that these fine folks also serve as first responders during emergency events?
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Their daily actions are vital to the efficient operation of public works systems and programs such as water, sewers, streets and highways, fleet, public buildings, engineering and emergency response - the health, safety and comfort of this community greatly depends on these facilities and services.
Across the nation, more than 30,000 members of the American Public Works Association use this week to energize and educate the public on the importance of the contribution of public works to their daily lives: planning, building, managing, and operating the heart of our local communities and building the quality of life we all continue to enjoy.
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Rowlett Disc Golf Course Now Open!
Let the Games Begin!
Rowlett Parks and Recreation held a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new disc golf course located in Pecan Grove Park. Come check it out this summer!
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Fireworks on Main
Tuesday, July 4 @ Pecan Grove Park
Join us on for a night of explosive fun and excitement. Enjoy a dazzling firework display that will light up the night sky and leave you breathless, live music from Emerald City Band, tons of activities and games, and the best food trucks in the area! From BBQ to ice cream, we've got something for everyone. So mark your calendars to come celebrate our nation’s freedom with your friends and neighbors right here in Rowlett!
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Farmers & Craft Market
Thursday, June 1
5:30 pm-8:30 pm @ Downtown Rowlett
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Summer Reading Kick-Off Party
Saturday, June 3
2 pm-4 pm @ Rowlett Public Library
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🐶 Animal Shelter Guest Spotlight 🐱
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Come Meet Satchmo!
Breed: Mix
Age: 1.5 Years
Gender: Male
Color: White/Tan
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How cute is Satchmo?? He is 55 pounds, heartworm negative, and up to date on vaccines. Satchmo is very energetic and LOVES to go on runs - he is definitely not a couch potato! If he isn’t running, he wants to play fetch and this sweet guy is currently looking for his forever home.
If you would like to meet Satchmo or any of the other adoptable animals, please contact Animal Services at 972 412-6219 or come by the shelter at 4402 Industrial St., from
10 am to 5 am, Tuesday- Saturday.
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Update on Twin Star Park Shooting
On Friday, 01/13/2023 at 9:19 p.m., Rowlett Police officers responded to a shooting call at Twin
Star Park, located at 6417 Fairfield Dr. in Rowlett, Texas. Officers arrived and found two adults and one 14-year-old female all from the same family shot. All three were transported and treated for gunshot wounds.
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Through the investigation, it was determined that this was not a random act of violence but rather both parties were meeting at the city park after two of the juveniles had been involved in a school fight three days prior. The shooting suspect has been identified as a juvenile male, Kenn’taevien Charvez Butler of Rowlett – Rowlett PD is actively searching for this suspect and need your assistance locating him.
More info…
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Garland ISD Special Olympics
Last week some of our Rowlett PD officers spent the morning at the annual Garland ISD Special Olympics to support all our Rowlett athletes!
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Citizens Police Academy Graduation
Last week we held the 44th Citizens Police Academy (CPA) graduation!. Congratulations and a special thank you to all of the graduates for allowing us to continue cultivating a relationship with the community. RPD will be hosting the 45th CPA class in August. Officer Mitchell will start accepting applications in June. Stay tuned for more information!
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Detective David Mayne Receives Children’s Advocacy Award
Detective Mayne was nominated by his supervisors for the Partner of the Quarter Award at the Dallas Children's Advocacy Center for his dedication to serving the families of Dallas County. The Partner of the Quarter is an award to recognize Dallas Children's Advocacy Center Partners who provide extraordinary service to the children of Dallas County.
Detective Mayne has been a Crimes Against Children Detective for 13 years and has been with the City of Rowlett as a police officer for 36 years. We thank him for his service to our community.
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Bowling Tournament
Rowlett Strong held the Second Annual Police vs. Fire Bowling Tournament at Bowl-A-Rama this week. Although the PD took the prize, we ALL had a great time!
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Thank you to the Iron Saber group for a water donation to Fire Station 1!
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Tutors for GED & ESL
We're looking for committed tutors for our GED & ESL programs! If you're interested in becoming a volunteer at the Rowlett Public Library, please contact Christine Demand at cdemand@rowlett.com or 972-463-3971.
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Weekly Spring Farmers and Craft Market
Thursdays through June 29
5:30-8:30pm on Main Street
Enjoy a variety of food trucks and visit with local vendors while shopping for produce, flowers, meats, honey, eggs, crafts and more!
More info...
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Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Free to Rowlett Residents
Do you have leftover paint, pool cleaners, used batteries or other household hazardous waste around your house? Then grab your driver’s license and a utility bill and head down to the Dallas County Household Hazardous Collection Center at 11234 Plano Road, Dallas, TX 75243.
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Not only is this FREE, but by properly disposing of these products it can prevent fires, explosions, pollution to the environment, injury to sanitation workers and wastewater operators and threats to human health.
Hours of Operation: Tuesdays: 9:00am - 7:30pm
Wednesdays and Thursdays: 8:30am - 5:00pm
Monthly - 2nd and 4th Saturdays: 9:00am - 3:00pm
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Spirit of Rowlett
We are now taking applications for the Summer Spirit of Rowlett Award! Do you know someone in our community who is doing something extraordinary? We want to hear their story! More info...
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Regular meetings occur the first and third Tuesdays of every month. The next meeting is...
June 6 @ 7:30 pm
(Work Session 5:30 pm -check agenda once posted for any updates)
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4000 Main St.
Rowlett, TX 75088
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