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Friday@5 - March 3, 2023 Mar 03, 2023

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Here’s your top news and highlights for the week of March 3rd:

-Lunch on the Lawn is back, and it starts this Monday, 3/6! Head to Downtown Rowlett from 11am-2pm every Monday in March! Follow Parks and Rec here for more info: https://www.facebook.com/RowlettParksandRec

-Yesterday, Mayor Blake Margolis released his March Mayor’s Spotlight podcast featuring Police Chie Michael Denning. Check it out on our Youtube Channel, or on your favorite podcast platform today! More info here:

- #I30 has been closed at Dalrock Rd this week and will continue throughout the weekend, starting tonight they will be closing I30 from 10 pm- 8 am! More info here: https://bit.ly/3EPpudP

-Miller Road Project Update: The westbound lane of Miller Road will be closed between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m on weekdays and he contractor has also been given permission to resume work in the evenings, after 6:30 p.m., and on Saturdays. More info here:https://bit.ly/3Ze72Un

- The Rowlett Nature Trail on Miller road closed this week for some much-needed repairs. We will keep everyone updated on the timeline for reopening the trail.

- And finally- the weight room at the RCC is still closed for flooring renovations. We are expected to reopen our weight room on March 9th.

Today is National Employee Appreciation Day, and I want to take a moment to give a shout to Team Rowlett! I can speak from personal experience that our team truly cares about you, our citizens and works very hard to make Roweltt the City to live, work and play. Thanks for all your hard work!

If you’re interested in joining our Team, we’ve got several positions open, visit rowlett.com/jobs to apply today!

The Rowlett City Council has ordered special elections for Home Rule Charter Amendments and Facility Bond Propositions to be held in conjunction with the General Election for City Council on May 6, 2023. Stay tuned into our social media channels, podcast, F @ 5 newsletters to receive the latest news and updates as we roll out more information.

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Mayor’s Spotlight - Rowlett Police Chief Michael Denning Mar 02, 2023

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On this month's episode of the "Mayor's Spotlight", Mayor Blake Margolis sits down with Rowlett Police Chief Michael Denning for our most in-depth show interview yet! Chief Denning is a highly respected law enforcement veteran with over 23 years of experience. He brings with him a wealth of knowledge, experience and leadership skills that are sure to have a positive impact on our community. We get to know Chief Denning and learn how he’s addressing the challenges of policing in our rapidly growing City.

The Rowlett Police Department is great follow on Social Media:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RowlettPoliceDepartment

Instagram: www.instagram.com/rowlettpd

Visit the Rowlett PD website for information and to contact them: www.rowlett.com/police

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Friday@5 - February 24, 2023 Feb 24, 2023

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Here’s your top news and highlights for the week of February 24

Tonight, stop by downtown Rowlett to see the water tower lit in red, yellow, and green in honor of Black History Month!

We released another episode of the My Rowlett Podcast, featuring our Economic Development Director Libbey Tucker.Check it out here:

The RCC weight room is closed for flooring renovations. There is a temporary weight room in Gym B (upstairs) with some equipment still available for use. We are expected to reopen our weight room on March 9th.

Next Thursday and Friday, the RCC is installing a generator switch, so the operating hours on those days will be altered. Visit Rowlett.com for more info.

Arts and Humanities Writing Contest, entries are due on Feb- 28th… Did we mention that there were cash prizes as well? More info here: https://bit.ly/3YVufKV

And if you’re a singer in Rowlett… Don’t miss out on the fan-favorite Rowlett sings!!! Entries are due April 1st. More info here: https://bit.ly/3YUoc9b

At this week's City Council meeting a proclamation was made recognizing February as Aphantasia Awareness Month. Visit https://aphantasia.com/ to learn more.

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My Rowlett - Economic Development in Rowlett with Libbey Tucker Feb 21, 2023

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Thanks to our guest Libbey Tucker, Director of Economic Development! To learn more about Economic Development in Rowlett and to view info on projects discussed on the podcast, visit www.rowlettonthemove.com

Follow Rowlett Economic Development on Social Media!

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The Economic Development Team would like you to know: Whether you are an existing business, retail establishment, manufacturer or corporate office, we are here to make Rowlett your home. If you want to be in a community with a major turnpike, light rail system and a beautiful lake, Rowlett is the place to be. Rowlett, Texas is On the Water and On the Move.

We're here to help! If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us:

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Friday@5 - February 17, 2023 Feb 17, 2023

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If you wish to suggest a topic, guest, or have a question...

Please email Hannah Rabalais at podcast@rowlett.com or reach out online:

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I-30 CLOSES NIGHTLY OVER LAKE RAY HUBBARD STARTING FEB. 17

Weather permitting, all lanes of I-30 will be closed at Dalrock Road from 9pm, Friday, Feb. 17 through 8am, Saturday, Feb. 18

And again from 9pm, Saturday, Feb. 18 through 8am, Sunday, Feb. 19 for bridge beam installation as part of an ongoing construction project. All traffic will be detoured to the frontage roads.

LIBRARY WINS THE ACHIEVEMENT OF LIBRARY EXCELLENCE AWARD

We’re pleased to announce that the Rowlett Public Library has won the Library Excellence Award! Of the 542 public libraries in Texas, only 73 percent received this award!

Do you have a Library Card from this award-winning library? It’s free and easy to get! www.rowlett.com/library

DART ART CONTEST

The annual Dallas Area Rapid Transit Student Art Contest has begun accepting individual entries from all North Texas students through Wednesday, March 22. The theme of this year’s contest is “Go Here. Go There. Go Everywhere!”

For the complete rules and prize info, visit DART.org/artcontest

SPRING SPECIAL EVENTS

In March, we’re kicking off our Spring Special Events! Every Monday in March from 11am - 2pm, we will have a variety of food trucks in downtown for Lunch on the Lawn!

On Saturday, March 18, we’re hosting a Sand Bass Tournament. Make sure to pre-register online to guarantee a spot!

And join us for the Rowlett’s Family Campout at Pecan Grove Park on Saturday, March 25.

Then in April, there’s the Easter Egg-stravaganza, Pup-a-paloooza, and the return of the Farmers and Craft Market!

For info on all these events and more, visit Rowlett.com/ParksandRec

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Friday@5 - February 10, 2023 Feb 10, 2023

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Here’s your top news and highlights for the week of February 10:

At Tuesday night’s City Council Meeting, Mayor Blake Margolis presented the Annual State of the City Address. Watch the full video: https://bit.ly/3I7IDcN
Read the Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3jFhHrD
Listen on the #MyRowlettPodcast: https://bit.ly/3x91CgO

The Rowlett Diversity Equity and Inclusion Commission introduce the proclamation for Black History Month! We will be lighting the historic water tower in Downtown on February 24th in red, green and yellow. Follow the RDEIC Facebook page as they share Black History Facts throughout the month here: https://www.facebook.com/RowlettDEIC

The Animal Shelter is at Code Red and we’re in desperate need of people to adopt or foster! Visit the Rowlett Animal Services Facebook page to see all of the available shelter guests here: https://www.facebook.com/RowlettAnimalServices

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State of the City 2023 Feb 08, 2023

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Rowlett Mayor Blake Margolis presents his annual State of the City Address. Great things happened in Rowlett in 2022 and our future is bright! In his first State of the City address since being elected this past May, Mayor Margolis recaps our City's major accomplishments, as well as giving us a glimpse of what the future holds for Rowlett.

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