My Rowlett

Mayor Margolis is talkin’ trash. Rowlett's current solid waste contract expires in September 2024 and the City is beginning the process to contract our next provider.

View the Mayor's Spotlight Newsletter: www.rowlett.com/mayorsspotlight

Like so many others in the service provider industry, solid waste companies have been severely impacted by the economic conditions resulting from the pandemic. From labor shortages to fuel costs, to equipment and vehicle replacement issues – the impacts have resulted in a shift and providers are no longer offering the high level of services, such as unlimited bulk pick up, we currently enjoy at a price point equitable to our current rates.

The City of Rowlett is interested in hearing about what YOU consider important as we proactively begin the process to contract our next solid waste service provider. Services and pricing will change so we want your opinion on the services that matter most to you.

We’ll have several opportunities for in-person input and a bit later this month an online survey will go live.

Three sessions will be held at the Rowlett Community Centre:

Tuesday, October 18 9:00 A.M.

Wednesday, October 19 7:00 P.M.

Thursday, October 20 7:00 P.M.

Share your thoughts with us - your input will help inform the services our community receives with our next vendor!

Here’s your top news and highlights for the week of October 7th!

Upcoming Events:

- Saturday, October 8 from 9 am-12 pm: The Rowlett Youth Advisory Council and Rowlett Diversity Equity and Inclusion Commissions Voter Registration Drive @ the Rowlett Community Centre. More info here: https://bit.ly/3V9TY0m

- Saturday, October 8 from 11am-1pm: the Rowlett Public Library is hosting Star Wars Day! They will have Padawan training and a performance as part of a month-long celebration of Star Wars Reads. More info here: https://bit.ly/3fI8lcd

- Monday, October 10: Join us for the Fall lunch on the lawn series. Head to downtown every Monday in October from 11am-2pm to grab some grub. More info here: https://bit.ly/3Cfl3b2

- Thursday, October 13: The Taste of Fall Farmers and Craft Market is still happening! Join us on the lawn in downtown Rowlett from 5:30pm-8:30pm!

- Saturday, October 15: Our annual Celebrate DiverseCity event presented by Rowlett Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Commission, is from 4-7p at Downtown Rowlett. Get to know more about Rowlett's Diverse Culture with a combination of performances and activities for people of all ages, I am personally excited for the Zumba class led by Fit with Daniel. . Bring a lawn chair to watch the performances and visit all the booths for educational activities! More info here: https://bit.ly/3fL8hbF

Takeaways from this episode:

- The City of Rowlett is hosting many events this weekend and during the month of October. See the full list of events here: https://bit.ly/3Cbr60y

- Mayor Blake Margolis released his October Mayor’s Spotlight Newsletter. View the full newsletter here: https://bit.ly/3T04Iwt

- The traffic signal at Martin is scheduled to be taken off of flashing mode and placed into full operation on Tuesday 10/11 at 9 AM.

- Earlier this week, the City kicked off the installation of the new state-of-the-art Outdoor Warning system. The first two locations are Pecan Grove Park and Springfield Park.

- At the Harvest Market on the Main event last Saturday, members of Works in Progress and the Arts & Humanities Commission unveiled the newly “Yarn-Bombed” Adirondack chair on the green downtown! This decoration won’t be there forever; so be sure to visit – this is a great Insta-ready photo op!

- Take the DART to the State Fair!

- Subscribe to the Friday @ 5 Newsletter here: https://bit.ly/3SyecPu

- Make sure you’re following The Rowlett Public Library on social media:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RowlettPublicLibrary

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rowlettpubliclibrarymain/

- Make sure you’re following our Parks and Recreation Department on social media:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RowlettParksandRec

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rowlettparksandrec/

If you wish to suggest a topic, guest, or have a question- Please email Hannah Rabalais at [email protected] or reach out online:

rowlett.com/podcast

https://www.facebook.com/CityofRowlettTexas

https://www.youtube.com/user/RowlettTexasVideo

https://www.instagram.com/cityofrowletttexas

https://twitter.com/RowlettTexas

https://www.linkedin.com/company/city-of-rowlett/

Here’s your top news and highlights for the week of September 30th!

Today is International Podcast Day and we’re so excited to announce that we’ve launched the My Rowlett Podcast today, which you already know since you’re listening to it now!

Upcoming Events:

- Friday, September 30- The last movie on Main in Downtown Rowlett featuring Clifford the Big Red Dog. Movie starts at 7:30pm.

- Saturday, October 1- Keep Rowlett Beautiful is hosting its 5th annual Tri-City Clean-up from 9 am-12 pm on the shoreline of Lake Ray Hubbard.

Visit keeprowlettbeauitful.org to register.

- Saturday, October 1- The Harvest Market on Main from 9am- 4pm. This event is held in the same spot in downtown where the Thursday night markets are held. More info here: https://bit.ly/3CfDoVM

- Monday October 3rd, we’re kicking off the Fall lunch on the lawn series. Head to downtown every Monday in October from 11am-2pm to grab some grub. More info here: https://bit.ly/3Cfl3b2

- Monday, October 3rd- we have a national night out! Head outside from 6-9pm if your neighborhood is participating! Don’t know if they are? Reach out to our Neighborhood Planning Team here: https://bit.ly/3RfxRCQ

Takeaways from this episode:

- We’ve officially launched the #MyRowlett Podcast! rowlett.com/podcast

- The City of Rowlett is hosting many events this weekend and on Monday, October 3. See you full list of events here: https://bit.ly/3Cbr60y

- The City of Rowlett has new operating hours as of September 29! Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3rejUKN

- Subscribe to the Friday @ 5 Newsletter here: https://bit.ly/3SyecPu

- Make sure you’re following our Parks and Recreation Department on social media:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RowlettParksandRec

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rowlettparksandrec/

If you wish to suggest a topic, guest, or have a question- Please email Hannah Rabalais at [email protected] or reach out online:

rowlett.com/podcast

https://www.facebook.com/CityofRowlettTexas

https://www.youtube.com/user/RowlettTexasVideo

https://www.instagram.com/cityofrowletttexas

https://twitter.com/RowlettTexas

https://www.linkedin.com/company/city-of-rowlett/

Do you live, work or play in Rowlett, Texas? Are you looking for more in-depth information on what’s happening in and around your City? Then you’re in the right place!

In this episode, you’ll meet the My Rowlett Podcast Host, Hannah Rabalais (Digital Media Specialist for the City of Rowlett) and the podcast Producer, Drew Rist (Creative Services Producer for the City of Rowlett)!

Hannah and Drew provide insight on…

• Why the City of Rowlett started a podcast.

Takeaways from this episode:

-The City of Rowlett is excited to provide in-depth information and resources via a podcast.

- The Friday @ 5 show that is currently on social media will be uploaded to the My Rowlett Podcast, weekly on Fridays @ 5am.

- The Friday @ 5 episodes will be your new place to tune into the top news and events that are happening in the City of Rowlett, Texas.

-My Rowlett episodes will be dropping every other week!

-Some guests you can expect to hear from are City Employees, Local Business Owners, The City of Rowlett Mayor, and Citizens like YOU!

- There are so many volunteer opportunities and ways to get involved in the City of Rowlett. Find your opportunity here: https://www.ci.rowlett.tx.us/541/Volunteer-Program

-The City of Rowlett is hiring! Take a peek at the open positions here: www.rowlett.com/jobs

If you wish to suggest a topic, guest, or have a question- Please email Hannah Rabalais at [email protected] or reach out online:

rowlett.com/podcast

https://www.facebook.com/CityofRowlettTexas

https://www.youtube.com/user/RowlettTexasVideo

https://www.instagram.com/cityofrowletttexas

https://twitter.com/RowlettTexas

https://www.linkedin.com/company/city-of-rowlett/