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Agenda Preview: August 31 City Council Work SessionThe Rowlett City Council meets Monday, August 31, at 6:00 p.m. at the Municipal Building, 4000 Main Street.City of Rowlett · 
Minutes & More: September 1 City Council MeetingThe Rowlett City Council met Tuesday, September 1. Here's a plain-language recap of what happened.City of Rowlett · 
Shape Herfurth Park: Here's What We HeardMore than 300 people shared their priorities for the future of Herfurth Park. Results from the Herfurth Park Community Design Survey are now in, and that feedback is moving into the next phase of planning and design.City of Rowlett · 
Outside Northbound Dalrock Road Lane Closed Due to Water Main BreakA water main break has prompted the closure of the outside northbound lane of Dalrock Road between the two Lakewood Road intersections. Traffic remains open while crews complete repairs.City of Rowlett · 
Friday @ 5 - September 18The latest Friday @ 5 is here! Explore the 2026 Community Survey results, learn about Herfurth Park's design meeting, check out the Peanut Butter Bowl update and meet our newest ambulances. Plus, celebrate our CERT team!City of Rowlett · 
2026 Community Survey ResultsCity of Rowlett · 
Traffic Alert - Dalrock Road ClosureDalrock Road is closed in both directions between Chiesa Road and Sunrise Drive following a train derailment. Please avoid the area and seek alternate routes. Details below.City of Rowlett · 
Community Town Hall to Explore 2026 Community Survey ResultsWhat did Rowlett residents say in the 2026 Community Survey? Join City leaders and your neighbors to explore the results, dig deeper into key findings and help shape the conversation around Rowlett’s priorities.City of Rowlett · 
Peanut Butter Bowl: Mid-Month UpdateRowlett is taking on Sachse in a friendly competition for a great cause! Throughout September, we’re collecting peanut butter for the North Texas Food Bank and aiming to bring home the win while helping feed North Texas families.City of Rowlett · - Friday @ 5 - September 11Oktoberfest is almost here! Get the latest on the celebration, a new pollinator garden sign, the Peanut Butter Drive and our 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony, plus share your input on Herfurth Park.City of Rowlett ·
Rowlett Works For You: New Video Series Takes Residents Behind the ScenesThe City of Rowlett is launching Rowlett Works For You, a new video series designed to give residents a closer look at City services, introduce the people behind the work and answer some of the questions residents ask most often.City of Rowlett · 
September is Library Card MonthSeptember is Library Card Sign-Up Month! The Rowlett Public Library is celebrating with prize drawings, waived replacement card fees and plenty of reasons to sign up or use your card.City of Rowlett · 
Community Feedback Continues to Shape the Future of the Downtown Rowlett PavilionMore than 1,450 people shared their thoughts on the future of the Downtown Rowlett Pavilion and that feedback will now help guide the project's next phase.City of Rowlett · 
Help Available for Rowlett Residents Facing Financial HardshipA helping hand when you need it most.City of Rowlett · 
Chiesa Road Reconstruction Project Set to Begin in Early SeptemberConstruction on Chiesa Road is expected to begin in early September. Learn what improvements are planned, how traffic will be managed, and what drivers should expect as work progresses through the start of the school year.City of Rowlett · 
9/11 Remembrance CeremonyThe City of Rowlett will hold a 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony on Friday, September 11, at 8:30 a.m. at Fire Station 2. The community is invited to gather, remember and honor those whose lives were forever changed.City of Rowlett · 
Wet Zone Closed Saturday and Sunday; Final Day of the Season is Labor DayPlanning one last trip to the Wet Zone? Be sure to save it for Monday!City of Rowlett · 
Friday @ 5 - September 4Join us for a Community Town Hall to hear the 2026 Community Survey results, plus a friendly competition with Sachse for a good cause, input on one of Rowlett’s beloved parks, Chiesa Road updates and a Senior Resource Fair.City of Rowlett · 
Help Shape the Future Of Herfurth ParkWhat should the future of Herfurth Park look like? The City of Rowlett and design team Hoefer Welker are asking residents to share their priorities for park features, activities and improvements as the design process moves forward.City of Rowlett · 
Fiscal Year 2027 Proposed Budget Documents Now AvailableThe proposed budget outlines the City’s financial plan for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2026, including anticipated revenues, expenditures and funding for City services and priorities.City of Rowlett ·