Juneteenth Block Party

Saturday, June 15 - 4:00 to 7:00 p.m.

Downtown Rowlett Green

Come on out and celebrate with live music from the EJ Mathews Band, fantastic food and craft vendors, face painting, bounce houses, slam poetry and crowd favorite: Fit with Daniel! More Info...

Rowlett Takes Home Two TAMI Awards

Out of 688 entries from cities all around Texas, the City of Rowlett was honored to receive two first-place awards at the annual Texas Association of Municipal Information Officers conference in San Antonio on June 6, 2024. Read on...

FCC Storm Debris Collection Update

Place brush/limbs on curb in sections no longer than 6'. Each route will be completed before moving to the next, which may take days. Weather delays have slowed this task and completion is now anticipated by Sat, June 22.

Rowlett Community Centre Parking Lot

Heads up RCC, Pecan Grove Park, and Kids Kingdom guests! Rowlett’s Concrete Crew will be repairing panels in the Rowlett Community Centre parking lot beginning Monday, June 17, this work should be completed by June 27. No worries – the RCC, Pecan Grove Park, and Kids Kingdom all will remain open during this time, but you’ll notice some detouring around the parking lot work zone in place until then. Thank you in advance for your patience!

Fireworks on Main

Thursday, July 4

5:00 to 10:00 p.m. @ Pecan Grove Park

Join us for an unforgettable Fourth of July celebration! Enjoy a dazzling fireworks display, live music, a Kids Zone, and delicious food trucks. You won't want to miss it! More info...

Rent the Neighborhood Block Party Trailer

Thinking about hosting a block party for you and your neighbors? We offer a Block Party Rental Booking Program for all of our residents here in Rowlett. Reserve online today! More info...

Spring Farmers & Crafts Market

Thursdays thru June 27

5:30 to 8:30 p.m. @ Downtown Rowlett Green

Swing by the Downtown Rowlett Green after work every Thursday to enjoy a variety of food trucks and visit with local vendors while shopping for crafts and more! More info...

Report Storm Damage

Do you have property damage from severe storms? Please report any damages to your home or business. This helps us to pinpoint affected areas in the city and also helps to determine needs. More info...

Community Services Grant Program

The Rowlett Community Services Grant Program provides funds to eligible nonprofit organizations through a competitive process to support services for Rowlett residents and their community. Application deadline is June 19, 2024. More Info...

Come Meet Bug!

Is THIS a Code Violation?

Signs posted in a city right-of-way, median, on trees, or on public utility poles are considered bandit signs. These signs will be removed and may result in municipal court citations. The City has adopted sign regulations under the Development Code and the Form Based Code. Most signs require a permit unless they are prohibited or exempt from these regulations. More info...

Teen Police Academy

Each year the Rowlett Fire Department is invited to attend the Teen Police Academy held at Schrade Middle School. This is a one-week program designed to give the teens of Rowlett a working knowledge of the Rowlett Police Department. Thank you again for having us join!

Superhero Super Soaker Event

The Rowlett Police Department's Day One Patrol officers joined the fun at this year's Superhero Super Soaker event! It was a great opportunity for the community and officers to connect while cooling off. Thank you for having us!

Protect Your Car This Summer

Summer is here, and so is an increase in vehicle thefts and burglaries. The Rowlett Police Department reminds residents to lock their car doors, even at home, and to keep valuables out of sight or take them with you. Park in well-lit, busy areas whenever possible. If you see any suspicious activity, report it to 9-1-1 immediately. Let's work together to keep Rowlett safe this summer! More info...

Important Parking Notice

When you visit the Rowlett Public Library, please do not park in the lot across from the building. That lot is specifically for the business located at 3901 Main Street. Because this business’s customers have physical limitations, they will tow anyone who parks in that lot who is not one of their customers. More info...

Build-A-Buddy Success

A huge thank you to all the families who joined us for our Build-a-Buddy program on Tuesday! A whopping 170 children and 98 parents joined us for a morning of creativity and cuddly fun. Kids stuffed their very own bear, personalized it with a cool t-shirt, and even received an official birth certificate for their new reading buddy. The joy and excitement were simply contagious!

Summer Reading Kickoff a Huge Hit

What an amazing turnout we had for the Summer Reading Kickoff! Over 1,250 of you joined us to celebrate the start of an exciting summer filled with books and fun. Thank you all for coming out to enjoy the festivities, from the delicious Kona Ice snow cones and sweet treats to the exciting LEGO pit and carnival games. We hope you're all ready to dive into your reading logs and have a fantastic summer with the library!

Summer Reading Program

Have a smart summer with the Library’s Summer Reading Program! Register the whole family and keep everyone engaged with reading, rewards, and activities.

Saturday Matinee at the Library

Saturday, June 15 @ 11:00 a.m.

Join us for a showing of "Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse" and enjoy a light snack as we journey across the Spider-Verse with Miles Morales!

Family Crafts - Pet Portraits

Tuesday, June 18 @ 11:00 a.m.

Let's celebrate our beloved pets by creating unique portraits. Bring a picture of your pet for reference or let your imagination run wild and design an original masterpiece. All materials will be provided, so come ready to have fun and unleash your inner artist! All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Summer Programs at the Rowlett Community Centre

Attention Rowlett Residents! Is your child between the ages of 5 and 14 and in need of fun and engaging activities this summer? Look no further than the Rowlett Community Centre! We are offering a variety of exciting summer camp programs throughout the summer. More info...

Senior Trip to Half Price Books

Friday, June 28

9:00 a.m. @ Rowlett Community Centre

Calling all Rowlett seniors! Join us for a fun day out as we head to the Half Price Books store in Dallas! After browsing for some great reads, we'll enjoy a delicious lunch at Casita Tex Mex Bar and Grill. Don't miss out on this exciting trip! Call 972-412-6170 to register.

Miller Road Reconstruction Update

Traffic patterns on Miller Road were changed this week. Instead of two-way traffic on the north side, traffic is now using the inside lanes on both the north and south sides. Tiseo Paving Company's subcontractor poured two driveways and additional sidewalk retaining wall on the south side. After the traffic switch, they began grading and formwork for the sidewalks on the north side.

Country Aire Estates Phase 1 Update

Quality Excavation completed tying in the new water line at Chiesa Road and Salzburg. All new water service lines have been installed. The new water line was pressure-tested, disinfected, and water samples were sent to the lab. Residents will be switched to the new water line when the lab tests come back negative for bacteria.

City Council

Regular meetings occur the first and third Tuesdays of every month. Work Sessions, if needed, may occur the Monday preceding those meetings. Meetings are held at City Hall.

June 17

Budget Strategy Session

8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. @ Fire Station 2

June 18

Regular Meeting @ 7 p.m.

(check agenda once posted for any updates)

The Rowlett Action Center

Your one-stop-shop for assistance!

Call 972-412-6100 for in-person help.