My Rowlett
The “My Rowlett” podcast provides a weekly insider’s look into the City initiatives, as well as interviews with some of our local newsmakers, business owners, and citizens making a difference and shaping the future of our town. Join Hannah Rabalais (Digital Media Specialist for the City of Rowlett) as we explore the people, places, history, and events that make up our Hometown with in-depth interviews and exclusive behind the scenes content. Subscribe on podcast platforms (or on YouTube!) to be the first to receive weekly updates on important City initiatives and events, to keep you informed on what’s moving Rowlett forward. Visit rowlett.com for more information, or feel free to reach out to us at podcast@rowlett.com The City of Rowlett, Texas serves more than 65,000 residents and is situated on beautiful Lake Ray Hubbard. Rowlett is among the fastest-growing communities in the North Central Texas region.
Episodes
Happy Friday Rowlett, here’s your top news and events for the week of May 26th:
Memorial Day Ceremony Replay: https://www.facebook.com/CityofRowlettTexas
City Facilities will be closed on Monday, May 29th to observe Memorial Day- Trash Services will run as normal. More info: bit.ly/3OVh4HN
This week, we released another episode of the My Rowlett Podcast! Tune in to learn about this year's summer reading at the Rowlett publi...
There are so many resources that you can access with your FREE Rowlett Public Library Card! And getting a Library card is SO easy!
In this episode of the My Rowlett Podcast, Host Hannah Rabalais sits down with Nancy Chevalier & Colton Lytle to talk about the upcoming Summer Reading program and resources you can access with your Rowlett Public Library Card.
Summer Reading- Camp Beyond-A-Book Information:
Pre-register the whole...
Here’s your top news and highlights for the week of May 19:
Celebrate World Bee Day tomorrow with Keep Rowlett Beautiful and Neighborhood planning by learning How to build a Pollinator Garden at the Rowlett Community Center at 10 am! More info: https://bit.ly/42voDb
The Wet Zone season starts on Saturday, May 20th! More info here: https://bit.ly/431xJgz
Meet your new councilmembers here: (add link when its posted)
Here’s your top news and highlights for the week of May 12:
Thank you to all who voted in this general election! All bonds and charter amendments have passed, and all of the GISD bonds passed as well! All results are unofficial until canvassed at a Special Meeting on May 17, 2023. More info: https://bit.ly/3VSs0Hu
We’ve released another My Rowlett Podcast episode featuring your Mayor Pro Tem- Jeff Winget! Listen here: https:/...
Friday@5 - May 5, 2023
Election Day - Saturday, May 6 (7am - 7pm)
Are you looking to give back to your community? If so, this is the episode for you!
In this episode of the My Rowlett Podcast, host Hannah Rabalais sits down with Mayor Pro Tem Jeff Winget to chat about how to get involved in your community!
Visit Rowlett.com/Volunteer for more information about the City of Rowlett Volunteer Program and to enroll today!
Take an Active Role in Your Community Volunteer for a City Board or Commiss...
The May 2023 Mayor’s Spotlight Newsletter has been released. And this month, Mayor Margolis is talking about Volunteering in the City of Rowlett!
Read the Mayor 2023 Mayor’s Spotlight Newsletter here: rowlett.com/mayorsspotlight
Take an Active Role in Your Community Volunteer for a City Board or Commission!
The City Council makes its annual appointments at the end of September for terms to begin October 1.
Applications are acc...
Here’s your top news and highlights for the week of April 28th:
Early Voting is from April 24 - May 2nd - times and locations vary based on the county you live in! More info here: https://www.rowlettbond.com/voting-info
Upcoming events:
FREE Electronic Recycling & Document Shredding - Sat, April 29 from 9am-1pm. Visit Keeprowlettbeautiful.org for more info.
The Arts and Humanities Commission is hosting the Rowlett Sings...
Here’s your top news and highlights for the week of April 21st:
Early Voting is from April 24- May 2nd- times and locations vary based on the county you live in! More info here: https://www.rowlettbond.com/voting-info
This week, we hosted a public meeting to answer all of your questions about the upcoming Bond election, Charter Amendments and General Election.
Watch the replay here: https://www.facebook.com/CityofRowlettTexas...
Here’s your top news and highlights for the week of April 14th:
We’ve been gathering a lot of information for you around the upcoming general election which includes a bond election, charter amendments, and electing city council members. You can find everything you need to know on rowlettbond.com and rowlett.com.
We’re also hosting several opportunities for you to get more info, mark your calendars for….
Join us at City Hall...
Here’s your top news and highlights for the week of April 7th:
We’ve been gathering a lot of information for you around the upcoming general election which includes a bond election, charter amendments, and electing city council members. You can find everything you need to know on rowlettbond.com and rowlett.com.
We’re also hosting several opportunities for you to get more info, mark your calendars for….
Join the Chamber on A...
Residents of Rowlett are asked to go to the polls on Saturday, May 6 to consider authorizing the issuance of general obligation bonds in the amount of $76.3 million for three facility bond propositions. Each of these projects was carefully considered and proposed by the Council-appointed Community Investment Program Task Force, and the City Council voted unanimously to place these propositions on the ballot for citizens’ considerat...
Here’s your top news and highlights for the week of March 31st:
Saturday, April 1 is going to be an eggciting day!
Our 2023 Easter Eggstravaganza and Pup-a-palooza is right around the corner!
We will start the day with our Easter Eggstravaganza from 10:00am-12:00pm at Pecan Grove Park (5300 Main St.) where thousands of eggs will be scattered, ready for your little ones to collect.
Then we will head over to our Pup-a-Palooza e...
2023 General Election and Charter Amendment Election Information featuring special guest City Secretary Laura Hallmark!
Watch the YouTube video: https://youtu.be/k9wjGwH-D10
Election Information Central for Rowlett:
Call the Action Center at : 972-412-6100
Subscribe to the My Rowlett Podcast: www.rowlett.com/podcast
Our second annual Rowlett Family Campout is this weekend -Saturday, March 25th starting at 3:00p at Pecan Grove Park (5300 Main St).Visit Parks and Rec on Facebook here for more info: https://www.facebook.com/RowlettParksandRec
We’ve got an upcoming General election on May 6th! If you need to register to vote, you have until April 6th. Stay tuned to our social media channels, podcast, newsletter, rowlett.com in the coming weeks,...
Here’s your top news and highlights for the week of March 17th:
We’ll be lighting the historic water tower tonight in Green in Celebration of St.Patricks Day!!
The wet zone is hiring!! Visit rowlett.com/jobs for more info.
Tomorrow at 11 am- take your teenagers 13 to 17, to the Rowlett Public Library for Teen Takeover!
On Wednesday, March 22nd from 5-7pm the Recode Rowlett team is hosting an open house at the Rowlett Com...
Here’s your top news and highlights for the week of March 10th:
We’re springing forward Saturday night! Don’t forget to set your clocks one hour ahead before you go to bed.
Lunch on the Lawn kicked off this week! Join us every Monday in March from 11-2pm in Downtown Rowlett. Follow Parks and Rec on Social media for more info!
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/RowlettParksandRec
Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/row...
Spring is here! Check out what’s going on in your hometown:
- Lunch on the lawn- Every Monday in March from 11am-2pm in Downtown Rowlett
More info here: https://bit.ly/3ZSc6h5
-Spring Sand Bass Tournament- Saturday, March 18
More info here: https://bit.ly/41UxJ2d
-Rowlett Family Campout- Saturday, March 25th - overnight to Sunday, March 26th
More info here: https://bit.ly/3mDihXW
-Easter Egg Stravaganza- Saturday, Apr...
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 you...
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 ho...
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