The Rowlett coupon and deal sheet — local discounts most people don't know about

I've been collecting Rowlett-specific deals, discounts, and insider knowledge for years. Here's the master list.

Restaurant specials by day of the week:

• Monday: Primo's Tex-Mex — $6.99 fajita plate (normally $12+). Cane's — no special but shortest line of the week.
• Tuesday: Pizza Hut (66) — large 1-topping $7.99 carryout. Chili's — kids eat free with adult entree.
• Wednesday: Tom Thumb — 10% senior discount (55+). Local pizza shops often do BOGO deals mid-week.
• Thursday: Kroger — ad reset day. New weekly deals start. Load digital coupons Thursday morning for the best selection.
• Friday: Fish City Grill (Rockwall) — Friday fish specials. Sonic (66) — half-price drinks all day (every day actually, but Fridays + half-price = perfect start to the weekend).
• Saturday: Farmer's Market on Main Street (April-October, 8am-12pm). Late-morning discounts on produce. Chick-fil-A on 66 — longest line of the week, plan accordingly.
• Sunday: Several Rowlett restaurants do brunch specials. Check Google for current offerings.

City program discounts:

• Rowlett Community Centre — Resident rates are 30% cheaper than non-resident. Bring a utility bill to prove residency.
• Parks & Rec programs — Resident discount on all camps, classes, and programs. 25-30% less than non-resident rates.
• Rowlett Library — Everything is free with a library card. DVDs, audiobooks, digital magazines (Libby app), museum passes (check availability). The museum pass program gets you free admission to the Perot Museum, Dallas Zoo, and more. Ask at the front desk.

Senior discounts (55+/60+/65+ varies):

• Tom Thumb: 10% off Wednesdays (55+)
• Kroger: 5% off with senior discount card (60+, ask at customer service)
• Goodwill: 25% off Tuesdays (55+) — nearest Goodwill is in Garland
• Ross: 10% off Tuesdays (55+)
• DART: Reduced fare senior GoPass (65+)

Military discounts (with valid ID):

• Lowe's: 10% off every day
• Home Depot: 10% off every day (up to $400 discount per year)
• Chili's: Free meal on Veterans Day (November 11)
• Community Centre: Discounted membership rates (ask at front desk)

Student discounts:

• DART: Reduced fare student GoPass
• Kroger: Student email gets access to additional digital coupons
• Amazon Prime Student: Half-price Prime with .edu email

Hidden money-saving tricks specific to Rowlett:

• Property tax protest — File every year with DCAD. 60% success rate. Average savings $800-1,200/year on a $350K home. Deadline: May 15.
• Oncor bill — If you're low-income, Oncor has an assistance program that reduces your delivery charges. Source: oncor.com
• Rowlett water bill — The city offers a hardship program for residents who can't pay. Call 972-412-6100 before you get disconnected.
• Free document shredding — The city hosts a free shredding event once or twice a year. Check rowlett.com/events.

Sources:

• Restaurant websites and in-store signage
• City of Rowlett programs (rowlett.com)
• Personal deal tracking over 5 years