My Rowlett

Friday@5 - July 21, 2023

Here are the top news and highlights for the week of July 21st: 
 
At Tuesday night's City Council Meeting, 100-year-old WWII Combat Bomber Pilot Carl S. Chilton, Jr. was honored and recognized as our 28th Rowlett Vet! More info here: https://tinyurl.com/3x3bs9f7 
 
This week at Summer reading is Space Camp theme!  Join us tomorrow at 11 am at the Rowlett Public Library for A Day in Space! More info here: https://tinyurl.com/3j99bndv 
 
Our Parks & RecDeprtment Master Plan Update is underway and we need your input to update this community plan with your vision in mind! Tell us what you think by taking the survey here: https://tinyurl.com/fenzmmx2 
 
The Annual Pooch Plunge hosted by the Friends of the Rowlett Animals is Sunday, August 6 @ The Wet Zone! Get your tickets now before they sell out here: https://tinyurl.com/mr4cbcwh 
 
Mark your calendars for August 14th because we’re hosting a town hall meeting at the Rowlett community centre! This meeting will be hosted in person and on Facebook live. Get your questions ready! 
 
If you wish to suggest a topic, guest, or have a question- Please email Hannah Rabalais at podcast@rowlett.com or reach out online: 
 
www.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 - July 14, 2023

Here’s your top news and events for the week of July 14!
 
Heads up I-30 drivers! Weather permitting, all lanes of I-30 will be closed at Dalrock Road from 9 PM Sat., July 15 through 11 AM Sun., July 16. Visit Rowlett.com for more info. 
 
You are invited to join us for the next phase of the Chiesa Road Widening and Historical Documentation project. We hosted three successful public workshops in June and received some great ideas for design features that can help honor the family legacy in the area. We encourage you to drop in and spend 10-15 minutes reviewing and responding to the results from the June workshops. 
All meetings will have the same content at different times, so come to one that works best for your schedule!
 
SUN, JULY 16: 2:00 - 4:00 PM 
WED, JULY 19: 6:30 - 8:30 PM 
FRI, JULY 21: 9:00 - 11:00 AM 
 
Thank you for your time and feedback, learn more here:https://www.rowletttx.gov/2013/Chiesa-Road-Widening-and-Historical-Docu 
 
Did you know that The Salvation Army partners with the City of Rowlett to facilitate mortgage, rent, and utility payment assistance for eligible Rowlett residents? Please call 214-637-8204 to apply. Learn more on Rowlett.com
 
The Citizens Police Academy is back! Applications for the class are on Rowlett.com and classes begin on August 17! Apply today, there are only 25 spots! Learn more here:https://www.rowletttx.gov/210/Citizen-Police-Academy 
 
And finally…., this week we said our official goodbyes to our former City Manager Brian Funderburk. He has severed our community for 20 years and we’re so grateful for his leadership and for helping shape our community into what it is now. Thanks, Brian!!  
 
Have a wonderful weekend Rowlett. See you here next week, thanks for tuning in! 
 

Friday@5 - July 7, 2023

Happy Friday, Rowlett! Here’s a short episode of the Friday @ 5 for July 7th! 
 
The highlight of this week has to be our incredible Fireworks on Main event on Tuesday! Shoutout to everyone who made this fun and safe for the whole family. If you missed out, check out all the fun videos and photos on our social media! 
 
Heads up, tomorrow, Saturday, July 8th, Miller Road will be closed both eastbound and westbound from the Miller/Chiesa Road intersection to Chardonnay Drive. The Road closure will start at 7:00 AM and reopen upon completion which is expected to be at 7:00 PM. Learn more on Rowlett.com! 
 
Yesterday, your mayor Blake Margolis released his July Mayor’s Spotlight! 
🎙️Listen to the podcast:https://tinyurl.com/3efzsrvd
📹 Watch the videocast: https://tinyurl.com/5n8xez3n
📰 Read the newsletter: https://tinyurl.com/3kyexmsv
"David is an innovative and dedicated local government professional who will serve our community very well. The City Council is excited for this next chapter in Rowlett, as he shares our passion to deliver quality City services and has the experience to lead our organization efficiently as our community continues to grow. I hope you enjoy getting to know your new City Manager, I know I did - Rowlett is in great hands!"
 
Have a great weekend, Rowlett! 
 
If you wish to suggest a topic, guest, or have a question- Please email Hannah Rabalais at podcast@rowlett.com or reach out online: 
 
www.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/ 

Mayor’s Spotlight - July 2023 - New Rowlett City Manager David Hall

Mayor's Spotlight - July 2023
Message from Mayor Blake Margolis:
Last fall, after 20 years of service to the Rowlett community, and almost 40 years in local government, City Manager Brian Funderburk announced his plans to retire this month. After an extensive nationwide search that yielded almost 80 candidates, we were all very pleased to welcome City Manager David Hall to Rowlett at the beginning of June.
David is an innovative and dedicated local government professional who will serve our community very well. The City Council is excited for this next chapter in Rowlett, as he shares our passion to deliver quality City services and has the experience to lead our organization efficiently as our community continues to grow. This month, I took the opportunity to sit down with David and really dig into his experiences and plans for our City organization. I hope you enjoy getting to know your new City Manager, I know I did - Rowlett is in great hands!
To watch the interview, visit our YouTube Page
www.youtube.com/RowlettTexasVideo
To subscribe to the newsletter:
www.rowlett.com/newsletters
 
 

Friday@5 - Fireworks on Main 2023 - Know Before You Go!

We’re one week away from one of our favorite events of the year!! This episode has everything you need to #KnowBeforeYouGo to Fireworks on Main this Fourth of July! 🇺🇸
📅 Date: Tuesday, July 4
📍 Location: Pecan Grove Park (right behind the Wet Zone water park 5300 Main St.)
⏰ Time: 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
 
☀️Tips to Beat the Heat ☀️
We encourage all visitors to bring a hat, cooling neck rag, neck fan, sunglasses, sunscreen, BUG SPRAY, and anything else to keep you safe from the hot outdoor conditions. There will be NO TENTS OR CANOPIES ALLOWED. You are welcome to bring personal-size umbrellas. We will have a big white tent canopy called "PUBLIC SHADE TENT" where you and your family can take a temporary break from the sun.
 
🌭Food & Beverages🌭
Coolers containing non-alcoholic beverages and snacks are permitted! We encourage everyone to bring plenty of water to stay hydrated! 💦If you don’t want to pack your own food, we’ve rounded up the best food trucks in the area to satisfy your cravings! We've got something for everyone! 
💵PRO-TIP- Most vendors do accept credit cards, but we also recommend bringing cash! 
 
🪑Seating 🪑
Remember to bring your own blankets or lawn chairs to ensure you have a comfortable spot to enjoy the festivities. If you’re looking for a chair that has shade built into it, check this one out we found online: https://tinyurl.com/2a7rb8jj 
 
🎸Music Lineup🎸
5pm-6pm: @ Summer Dean
6:30pm-7:30pm: @ Live 80 Band
8pm-9:30pm: @ Emerald City Band
 
🎆 Spectacular Fireworks 🎆
As the sun sets and the sky darkens, get ready for an awe-inspiring fireworks display that will light up the night sky around 9:30pm! The best place to see the fireworks will be at the event.
 
🚗 Parking Information 🚗
Limited parking will be available at Rowlett High School. Carpooling is encouraged, and we will have a shuttle service available. You can find all of our maps and additional information here: https://tinyurl.com/4yn5xub9 
 
Overflow/additional parking Locations: Rowlett First United methodist church, Rowlett First Baptist church, Rowlett City Hall, Herfurth Park, Coyle Middle School, Downtown Rowlett Gravel Parking lot behind Bankhead Brewery, Dart Station Parking lot 1.
 
🎈Kids Activites 🎈
We will have a designated childrens area to the right hand of the stage (map link below ⬇️)! Your kids can expect bounce houses, games and a Ninja Warrior course by @Ninja Nation - Murphy, TX. 
 
🐶 Furry Friends 🐶
Your furry friends are allowed! But we recommend checking the heat index before you go, because it might be too hot for most animals to enjoy the event. 
 
➡️Maps and more info here: https://tinyurl.com/4yn5xub9 
 
📢 Spread the Word: Help us make this celebration unforgettable! Share this post with your friends, family, and neighbors. The more, the merrier!

Friday@5 - June 23, 2023

Check out our Summer in Rowlett video!
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Here’s your top news and events for the week of June 23, Rowlett!
It’s Animal camp week at the Rowlett Library! Tomorrow at 11 am make sure to check out All About Animals Live! More info here: https://tinyurl.com/42nv7cpv 
 
Also happening tomorrow, you can paddle with our parks board at 8am at paddle point park! If you don’t have the equipment, we’ll have some available for you to rent! Learn more here: https://tinyurl.com/yc89777r 
 
At this week's City Council Meeting- City Council presented a Proclamation recognizing the month of June as National Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Month. The Water Tower will be lit in teal on June 27th for PTSD Awareness Day. 
 
Mayor Blake Margolis also presented a Proclamation at this week’s City Council Meeting recognizing June as Pride Month. The water tower will be lit in Pride colors, on June 28 and we’ll be celebrating with our Taste of Pride event with Ice cream generously donated by Sammy Lou’s BBQ. Learn more here: https://tinyurl.com/2natu78u 
 
Our last Farmers and Craft market is next Thursday, June 28  in Downtown Rowlett from 5:30-8:30pm! We hope to see you there! 
 
Stay cool and hydrated this weekend Rowlett!! 
 
If you wish to suggest a topic, guest, or have a question- Please email Hannah Rabalais at podcast@rowlett.com or reach out online: 
 
www.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 - June 16, 2023

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: podcast@rowlett.com
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 podcast@rowlett.com 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/ 

My Rowlett - Rowlett Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Commission

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 podcast@rowlett.com 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 9, 2023

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 podcast@rowlett.com 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/ 

Mayor’s Spotlight - June 2023

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/