My Rowlett

Happy Friday Rowlett - Here's your top news and events for the Week of June 16th:

On Monday, we released another episode of the My Rowlett podcast featuring the RDEIC and its perfect timing because we talk about their upcoming events- join us tomorrow in downtown Rowlett for the Juneteenth block party from 10am-1pm. To learn more to listen to the podcast on Rowlett.com/podcast

Help us memorialize history! We’re working on a Chiesa Road documentary and we would love to interview you, or take a peek at any photos of films you might have of this area.

Call us at 469-215-8566.    email us: [email protected]

To learn more, we have one more public meeting on Sunday, June 18 from 2-4pm at RCC.

Visit Rowlett.com for more info!

Next Tuesday, June 20th at 6;30pm the Rowlett Police are hosting a Dog Walker Watch meeting at the RCC! To learn more about this program and how you can help PD while you’re out walking your dog, we highly recommend attending this event! Visit RPD on Facebook to learn more! www.facebook.com/rowlettpolicedepartment

Please help us assess Downtown Rowlett with this quick one-minute survey!

https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/0c8ea1ad4a5e4b358387d6a3efd55209

We want to know why you visit downtown, what you like and what you want from your experience. Your opinion is important to us! Visit our social post for more info! 

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/ 

Our city, metroplex and country are so diverse, and in Rowlett, you all know we love to celebrate that with various proclamations and events, but there’s so much more! Tune into this episode of the My Rowlett Podcast featuring two members of the Rowlett Diversity Equity & Inclusion Commission (RDEIC)- Cynthia Manning & Chance Jobe! 

The Rowlett Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commission exists to provide creative ideas and feedback to proactively engage Rowlett’s diverse population. We aspire to enhance the community by celebrating and fostering mutual respect, integrity, and fairness. We seek to engage with others in a deliberate and collaborative effort to enrich the vibrant culture of Rowlett. Learn more here: https://tinyurl.com/yjkuwppk 

Mark your calendars for their upcoming events:

Juneteenth Block Party- Hosted at the Downtown Rowlett green space. Happening Saturday, June 17 from 10 am - 1 pm. The RDEIC will be introducing the newly appointed INAUGURAL Miss Juneteenth Rowlett- Ariane Gibbons! They’ll also have a live performance by the EJ Matthews Band, games, vendors, food - lots of fun! More info: https://tinyurl.com/2cw7phbp 

Sweet Taste of Pride- June 28 from 7-9pm. They will be lighting the water tower in rainbow colors to celebrate Pride. Sample desserts from Sammy Lou’s Home Cooking & Barbecue and do Zumba with Daniel to work it all off! More info: https://tinyurl.com/2natu78u 

If you interested in serving on the RDEIC, fill out an application here: https://tinyurl.com/yeyprw8d 

Follow the RDEIC on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/RowlettDEIC 

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 events for the week of June 9, Rowlett!

It’s STEAM Camp week for Summer Reading at the Rowlett Public Library! If you haven’t signed up, it’s not too late! More info here:https://tinyurl.com/bdfvzt6a 

Your Mayor Blake Margolis released his monthly Mayors Spotlight Podcast & newsletter this week. 

🎙️Listen to the podcast:https://tinyurl.com/5n7t8mm3 

📰 Read the newsletter: https://tinyurl.com/ytax3xxk 

📹 Watch the podcast episode: https://tinyurl.com/ytzpt6zp 

The Animal Shelter is at Code Red, we are in desperate need of folks who can foster or adopt! Reach out to the Rowlett Animal Services Team here for more info: https://www.facebook.com/RowlettAnimalServices 

Heads Up I 30 drivers! Tonight & Saturday night, all lanes of east and westbound I-30 will be closed at Dalrock Road from 9 p.m. through 8 a.m.. For traffic detours and more info- see the post on our Facebook page.

Chiesa Area Historical Documentation Public Meetings at the Rowlett  Community Centre. If you or someone you know who has stories, documents or photos, we would love to connect with you! More info here: https://tinyurl.com/2p945t7p 

The City of Rowlett recently closed on the purchase of the Old Chase Bank Building here on Dalrock Road. This facility will become the future Utility Billing Office and will also serve as a voting location for Rowlett residents in Rockwall County. Renovations and fiber connection to the new facility will begin this month, with an anticipated Grand Opening to serve Rowlett residents in early October. Stay tuned for more info! We’re so excited about this! 

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/ 

The June 2023 Mayor’s Spotlight Newsletter has been released. And this month, Mayor Margolis is talking about the upcoming Summer events in Rowlett!

Read the June 2023 Mayor’s Spotlight Newsletter here: rowlett.com/mayorsspotlight 

- More info about Fire Works on Main, happening Tuesday, July 4th:  https://tinyurl.com/yf9sydt9 

- More info about the Rowlett Public Library Summer Reading program: rowlett.com/summerreading

- More info about the Rowlett Farmers & Craft Market: https://tinyurl.com/ynppxyz9

- More info about the Juneteenth Block Party: https://tinyurl.com/2cw7phbp 

- More info about the Barks, Brews & Brats: https://tinyurl.com/5et3zfxc

- More info about Friday Night Grooves on Main: https://tinyurl.com/2p8ac3r9 

- More info about the Wet Zone water park: https://tinyurl.com/mud4wtt7

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/ 

Happy Friday Rowlett, here’s your top news and events for the week of May 26th: 

Memorial Day Ceremony Replay: https://www.facebook.com/CityofRowlettTexas 

City Facilities will be closed on Monday, May 29th to observe Memorial Day- Trash Services will run as normal. More info: bit.ly/3OVh4HN

This week, we released another episode of the My Rowlett Podcast! Tune in to learn about this year's summer reading at the Rowlett public library and how you can access some pretty cool resources like free Udemy courses at your rowlett public library. Visit rowlett.com/podcast to listen today! 

This week we celebrated EMS week and Public works week! Shoutout to these incredible teams who are all dedicated first responders and do so much for our community! Thank you so much! 

The Farmer’s Market in Downtown Rowlett is still happening every Thursday night from 5:30-8:30 pm until June 29th! Make your plan to swing by soon! 

Have a great long weekend, everyone!

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/ 

There are so many resources that you can access with your FREE Rowlett Public Library Card! And getting a Library card is SO easy! 

In this episode of the My Rowlett Podcast, Host Hannah Rabalais sits down with Nancy Chevalier & Colton Lytle to talk about the upcoming Summer Reading program and resources you can access with your Rowlett Public Library Card. 

Summer Reading- Camp Beyond-A-Book Information:

Pre-register the whole family for Summer Reading starting May 15 through May 31. More info: bit.ly/3OEyVCu 

Summer Reading Challenge for 2023 includes reading books, eBooks as well as listening to audiobooks. So, you could listen your way to winning a Summer Reading prize!

Kick Off: June 3 @ 11 a.m.

Week 1: STEAM Camp (June 5-10)

Week 2: Sleepaway Camp (June 12-17)

Week 3: Animal Camp (June 19-24)

Week 4: Scout Camp (June 26- July 1)

Week 5: Culinary Camp (July 3-8) 

Week 6: Band Camp (July10-15)

Week 7: Space Camp (July 17-22)

Closing Ceremony: July 29 @ 10 a.m.

Resources Shared:

STEAM Kits- STEAM Kits include hand-selected learning tools and games that teach Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math skills. Each collection contains fun activities for learning independently or as a group! More info: bit.ly/3MFnPe2 

Free Udemy Access: bit.ly/433UQHL 

cloudLibrary app: bit.ly/3Wz7hZA 

Chilton Auto Repair: bit.ly/423Tc7x 

Additional links and helpful information:

Library Card Info: https://bit.ly/3FX4tPC 

Library Catalog: https://bit.ly/3tbBAHN 

Calendars & Newsletters: https://bit.ly/3FXkSU6 

Friends of the Rowlett Public Library: https://bit.ly/3Ed1rFM 

Follow the Rowlett Public Library on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RowlettPublicLibrary 

Follow the Rowlett Public Library on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rowlettpubliclibrarymain/ 

Rowlett Public Library Hours of Operation: 

Monday - Thursday 9:30 am - 8:30 pm

Friday - Saturday 9:30 am - 5:30 pm

Rowlett Public Library Address: 

3900 Main Street Ste 200

Rowlett, TX 75088

We will be sharing more Library resources on the My Rowlett Podcast. Stay tuned and subscribe! 

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 May 19: 

Celebrate World Bee Day tomorrow with Keep Rowlett Beautiful and Neighborhood planning by learning How to build a Pollinator Garden at the Rowlett Community Center at 10 am! More info: https://bit.ly/42voDb 

The Wet Zone season starts on Saturday, May 20th! More info here: https://bit.ly/431xJgz 

Meet your new councilmembers here: (add link when its posted)

At this week’s city council meeting, we recognized our 27th Rowlett Veteran- Jonathan Flores! Mr. Flores thank you so much for your service, to learn more check out this post: https://bit.ly/430RIfP

More info about the most recent Life Saving Award: 

This week was also National Police Week! Thank you to the men and women who serve our community at the Rowlett Police Department! Show Rowlett PD some love on our Facebook post here: https://bit.ly/3WaATfH 

Join us next Thursday, May 25th at 10 am at Veterans Park for our annual Memorial Day Ceremony. More info: https://bit.ly/3OlxN6K 

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 May 12: 

Thank you to all who voted in this general election! All bonds and charter amendments have passed, and all of the GISD bonds passed as well! All results are unofficial until canvassed at a Special Meeting on May 17, 2023. More info: https://bit.ly/3VSs0Hu 

We’ve released another My Rowlett Podcast episode featuring your Mayor Pro Tem- Jeff Winget! Listen here: https://bit.ly/3VOM0KV Watch here: https://bit.ly/3HYyq22 

Rowlett City Academy is back! Are you interested in learning about the inner workings of your city? Registration is open now and classes begin June 1! More info here: https://bit.ly/3LSa3UV 

The Wetzone opens on May 20th! Visit rowlett.com for more info! 

This week, we celebrated National Correctional Officers Week. Shoutout to the incredible men and women who serve our detention center at the Rowlett Police Department! More info: https://bit.ly/3MeG9eN 

At last week's meeting, the City Council proclaimed May as Jewish American Heritage Month in the City of Rowlett. The downtown water tower will be lit in white and blue on May 13. More info: https://bit.ly/44LjgqJ 

The Animal Shelter needs donations! The best donations right now are Slip lead dog leashes, Dog harnesses (any size), and Laundry detergent. More info: https://bit.ly/3BiQekQ 

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/ 

Friday@5 - May 5, 2023

Election Day - Saturday, May 6 (7am - 7pm)

www.rowlett.com/vote

www.rowlettbond.com

Are you looking to give back to your community? If so, this is the episode for you!

In this episode of the My Rowlett Podcast, host Hannah Rabalais sits down with Mayor Pro Tem Jeff Winget to chat about how to get involved in your community! 

Visit Rowlett.com/Volunteer for more information about the City of Rowlett Volunteer Program and to enroll today! 

Take an Active Role in Your Community Volunteer for a City Board or Commission! The City Council makes their annual appointments at the end of September for terms to begin October 1. Applications are accepted June 1 - August 14 each year. 

Visit Rowlett.com/Serve for more information or to apply.