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Rowlett increasing garbage collection fees

Garbage collection will increase on an average of $.66 more per month per garbage container.

Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2008

Rowlett offers “Citizens’ Fire Academy” for inside peek into fire department

You’ll even get to "ride out" on emergency calls with firefighters.

Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2008

Rowlett had a brush fire on Tuesday afternoon

Rowlett firefighters were able to completely contain it, and there were no reports of injury.

Wednesday, July 23, 2008

Rowlett handing out grants to beautify neighborhoods

Neighborhood associations and groups can get $500 to spruce up their gateways.

Sunday, June 15, 2008

Rowlett City Manager leaves for position in Missouri

He played a major part in the Bush Turnpike Extension and the DART Blue Line extension.

Thursday, May 29, 2008

City of Rowlett accepting applications for Boards and Commissions

Deadline is 5 p.m. Monday, June 2, 2008.

Saturday, May 24, 2008

Rowlett releases latest episode of monthly talk show, Rowlett on the Move

Jessica Simpson stopped by to promote her latest album. KIDDING.

Saturday, May 17, 2008

2008 Rowlett election results

Voters rejected the adoption of civil service rules for police and fire departments.

Sunday, May 11, 2008

Rowlett appoints new fire chief

And the winner is: Deputy City Manager George Harris.

Wednesday, April 23, 2008

Rowlett hosting family movie nights in May and June

Family-friendly movie favorites will entertain all members of the family. They're all rated PG. Did we mention? FAMILY.

Sunday, April 20, 2008

Two Rowlett Parks & Recreation staff members receive awards

The Rowlett Parks and Recreation Department also received an award for increasing participation in athletic leagues and programs.

Saturday, April 19, 2008

Rowlett Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program celebrates fifth anniversary with banquet and volunteer appreciation night on May 3

Volunteers are the organization's lifeblood.

Saturday, April 5, 2008

Rowlett will mow less this summer to save money and environment

Hopefully Rowlett residents will not be freaked out if their median strips look a bit shaggy.

Thursday, March 27, 2008

Rowlett citizens encouraged to attend Charter Review Committee meetings on March 31 and April 14

The Commission members are seeking input and comments on the City Charter.

Tuesday, March 25, 2008

Wet Zone waterpark in Rowlett opens for 2008 season on May 17

There's a new attraction called Water Wars and some specials that celebrate the facility's 8th season.

Friday, March 21, 2008

City of Rowlett violates city charter to save some money

The mayor and council willingly allowed a city council seat to remain vacant for six months.

Sunday, March 16, 2008

Traffic switch on Rowlett Road just south of SH 66

Northbound motorists are advised to expect delays.

Friday, March 14, 2008

Rowlett announces “Severe Weather Week” poster contest winners

Rowlett childrens competed in a contest to send visual messages about severe weather awareness.

Tuesday, March 4, 2008

New episode of Rowlett on the Move now on cable TV and DVD

You can also screen DVDs of the City Council's work sessions and regular council meetings!

Thursday, Feb. 28, 2008

Rowlett fire chief retires

Larry Wright calls it quits after nine years on the job.

Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2008

Rowlett offers 2008 Citizens’ Fire Academy class

Get an insider’s view of the Rowlett Fire Rescue Department.

Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2008

Flagpole dedication for Congressman Sam Johnson in Rowlett on Saturday Feb. 16

A special plaque will be unveiled at the foot of the American Flag Pole commemorating Congressman Johnson’s service to this country and the citizens of Rowlett.

Thursday, Feb. 14, 2008

Rowlett to participate in LEEDS program for municipal buildings

The city adopted a Residential Green Building Program that has, as a component, the EnergyStarTM program, in an effort to improve the environment, conserve energy, and set an example for the community.

Thursday, Feb. 14, 2008

Rowlett to host Town Hall Meeting Thursday, February 7

The meeting is designed to be an informal setting with members of the City Council allowing citizens to freely and informally speak to them about what’s going on in the City of Rowlett.

Saturday, Feb. 2, 2008

Rowlett to take DART chair Lynn Flint Shaw on walking tour of DART site

Making sure DART rues the day it ever considered screwing around with Rowlett's piece of the DART Rail pie.

Thursday, Jan. 24, 2008

Rowlett seeking volunteers for Boards & Commissions

Hey Rowlettians, here's your opportunity to get involved, yay, go for it.

Saturday, Jan. 19, 2008

Rowlett holding special meeting today to discuss this DART funding brouhaha

Hoo boy, DART, you are in t-r-o-u-b-l-e now.

Monday, Dec. 17, 2007

Rowlett welcomes host of new businesses

Rowlett's Economic Development Advisory Board, along with city staff, are making economic development a top priority.

Friday, Dec. 14, 2007

Terry Hauck proclaimed “2007 Volunteer of the Year” by city of Rowlett

The award was presented by Mayor John Harper and City Manager Craig Owens at Rowlett's annual Boards and Commissions recognition banquet.

Friday, Dec. 14, 2007

DART officials reassure Rowlett that the 2012 rail line will remain on schedule

Despite a projected $900 million shortfall in funding for future light rail extensions.

Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2007

Rowlett to hold annual tree lighting ceremony downtown on Monday November 26

There'll be school choirs, mayoral speeches, city council appearances, and the arrival of Santa.

Sunday, Nov. 25, 2007

Rowlett hosts first Regional Transportation Summit

Approximately 100 people attended the event to hear guest speakers from an array of transportation agencies.

Friday, Nov. 23, 2007

City of Rowlett awarded Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting

Oh Rowlett, you go with your excellence in governmental accounting and financial reporting! High-five at ya!

Friday, Oct. 26, 2007

Rowlett’s director of Parks and Recreation headed to Sugar Land

Jim Browne was with Rowletet for three years; he begins his new position in November.

Monday, Oct. 1, 2007

City of Rowlett adopts 2008 FY budget

Rowlett's property tax rate remains unchanged for the third consecutive year, with no increases in water, sewer, or refuse fees.

Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2007

Rowlett city manager submits revised budget proposal; public hearing on Tuesday

This is a reallocation plan more than it is a reduction plan.

Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2007

Rowlett election results

Five slots were decided in Rowlett's elections Saturday, including mayor.

Sunday, May 13, 2007

Pegasus News Election Survey: John Harper, candidate for Rowlett mayor

Here at Pegasus News, we sent a short questionnaire out to every candidate running for public office in the greater-DFW area. John Harper, who is running for mayor of Rowlett, recently sent back his answers to the questionnaire.

Friday, April 6, 2007

Note to Rowlett City Council: crematorium mercury emissions really aren’t so bad

. . .although burning baby boomers pose greatest potential risk.

Now, your REAL problem comes from those coal-fired power plants.

Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2007

Rowlett mayor declines to seek reelection

Three-time mayor decides not to seek a fourth term

Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2006


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