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Friday @ 5 - October 9Catch up on the latest from the City of Rowlett, including a new acting interim city manager, new Library focus spaces, an update on Rowlett Reimagined, Trombone Thanksgiving and an upcoming Medicare 101 seminar.City of Rowlett · 
Rowlett Reimagined: Strategic Planning UpdateCity of Rowlett · 
Rowlett City Council Announces Leadership TransitionMauladad will oversee the City’s day-to-day operations and work with the City Council, executive leadership team and employees to ensure the continued delivery of City services during the transition.City of Rowlett · 
Rowlett Public Library Adds Three New Focus BoothsThe Rowlett Public Library now offers four study rooms for patrons, including three new enclosed focus booths designed to provide a quiet, private space for work, study, phone calls and online interviews.City of Rowlett · 
Minutes & More: September 29 City Council MeetingHere’s what happened at the September 29 Rowlett City Council meeting.City of Rowlett · 
Peanut Butter Bowl Brings Communities Together to Fight Food InsecurityWhat started as a friendly competition between Rowlett and Sachse turned into a powerful community effort, with residents coming together to support the North Texas Food Bank and help provide 13,503 meals to neighbors facing food insecurity.City of Rowlett · 
Dalrock Road Lane Closures Planned for Monday, Oct. 5DGNO railroad maintenance will reduce traffic to one lane in each direction near Sunset Boulevard beginning at 7 a.m.; no full closure or detour is expected.City of Rowlett · - Friday @ 5 - October 2Friday @ 5 is here! Get the scoop on National Night Out, storm drain reminders, new water rates, and Rowlett Reimagined—your chance to shape Rowlett’s future. Share your feedback by October 6!City of Rowlett ·
Noticing a Change in Your Water Bill? Here’s What You Should KnowIf your recent water bill is higher than expected, several factors may be contributing to the change. The City of Rowlett wants to help residents understand their bills, monitor water consumption and prepare for new utility rates taking effect October 1.City of Rowlett · - Minutes & More: September 28 City Council Work SessionHere's a look at what happened at Monday's special City Council Work Session and what's coming next.City of Rowlett ·
Rowlett Traffic Signals Get a Major UpgradeRowlett’s traffic signals are getting a major upgrade! The City has completed 26 of 27 signal upgrades, bringing smarter technology, faster failure detection and improved signal operations to intersections across Rowlett.City of Rowlett · 
Rowlett Reimagined: Help Shape Our City’s FutureThe City is seeking community feedback on a proposed vision statement through October 5.City of Rowlett · - Friday @ 5 - September 25From Rowlett’s proposed vision for the future to Herfurth Park feedback, Viva Cultura, smarter traffic signals and the final days of the Peanut Butter Bowl, catch up on what’s happening in Rowlett in this week’s Friday @ 5.City of Rowlett ·
West Nile Virus Alert - Rowlett Zone 2Mosquitoes testing positive for West Nile Virus have been detected in Rowlett Zone 2. Dallas County will conduct ground spraying TONIGHT, Tuesday, September 22 from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., weather permitting.City of Rowlett · - Traffic Update: Dalrock Road Reopens Following Railroad RepairsDalrock Road has reopened in both directions between Chiesa Road and Sunset Boulevard following the completion of railroad and roadway repairs related to Wednesday’s train derailment.City of Rowlett ·
Agenda Preview: September 28 City Council Work SessionThe Rowlett City Council meets Monday, September 28, at 6 p.m. at the Municipal Building, 4000 Main Street. Here's what's on the agenda in plain language.City of Rowlett · - Minutes & More: September 14 City Council Work SessionThe Rowlett City Council met Monday, September 14, for a Work Session. Here’s a plain-language recap of the major topics discussed.City of Rowlett ·
- Minutes & More: September 16 City Council Special MeetingThe Rowlett City Council met Wednesday, September 16, to take final action on the City’s Fiscal Year 2027 Budget and property tax rate. Council unanimously approved all three items before it.City of Rowlett ·
- Minutes & More: September 15 City Council MeetingThe Rowlett City Council met Tuesday, September 15. Here’s a plain-language recap of major decisions and discussions from the meeting.City of Rowlett ·
- Agenda Preview: September 1 City Council MeetingThe Rowlett City Council meets Tuesday, September 1, at 7:00 p.m. at the Municipal Building, 4000 Main Street.City of Rowlett ·