Best pizza in Rowlett — and yes, I've tried them all
After losing Sammy's, the pizza conversation in Rowlett is wide open. I have eaten pizza from every option in the Rowlett area in the last month. Here is the definitive ranking.
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Power outage in Rowlett right now — who else is affected?
Just lost power in the Waterview area. It is 4:15 PM and the whole neighborhood seems dark. Streetlights on Bayside Pkwy are out too.
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5Rowlett city council recap — what they decided this week and how it affects you
I attend or watch the Rowlett city council meetings so you do not have to. Here is what happened at the most recent meeting.
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5Miller Heights and north Rowlett — the quiet side nobody talks about
When people talk about Rowlett, they talk about the lake, Sapphire Bay, Waterview, PGBT. Nobody talks about north Rowlett. That's kind of the point.
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6Rowlett Fourth of July celebration — where to watch fireworks and parking tips
The Rowlett Fourth of July celebration is one of the best in the DFW suburbs. Here is everything you need to know to have a good time and avoid the chaos.
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6Waterview neighborhood guide — what it's actually like living there
Waterview is Rowlett's premier master-planned community and the neighborhood most associated with the city's upscale image. Here's an honest look at what living there is actually like.
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6Rowlett High School vs Lakeview Centennial — the rivalry and the reality
Rowlett has two high schools, both in Garland ISD: Rowlett High School (Eagles) and Lakeview Centennial High School (Patriots). The rivalry is real. Here's an honest look at both.
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7The Rowlett community investment program (CIP) — $50M+ in planned improvements over 5 years
The City of Rowlett's Capital Improvement Program (CIP) lays out over $50 million in planned infrastructure and facility improvements over the next five years.
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6Is Rowlett getting too expensive? Housing prices are up 40% in 3 years
Let us talk about what is happening to Rowlett housing because the numbers are starting to concern people.
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5Happy hour spots in Rowlett worth hitting after work
Rowlett is not exactly known for its bar scene. But if you know where to go, there are a few spots where you can get a good drink after work without driving to Rockwall or Garland.
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5New construction homes in Rowlett 2026 — every builder and subdivision listed
Rowlett has more new construction happening right now than any time in its history. Here's every active builder and development as of Q1 2026.
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5Princeton Park / Springfield area — affordable Rowlett before it gets expensive
If you want to live in Rowlett without the Waterview or Bayside price tag, the Princeton Park and Springfield area in central-west Rowlett is where you should be looking.
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6Rowlett's origin story — from cotton farms to lakeside suburb in 100 years
Modern Rowlett is a lakeside suburb of 68,000 people with PGBT access, a DART station, and a billion-dollar waterfront development. A century ago, it was cotton farms and a railroad stop.
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6Anyone know what's being built on the empty lot at Rowlett and Chiesa?
The big empty lot at the corner of Rowlett Rd and Chiesa Rd has had equipment on it for the last two weeks. Grading, surveying stakes, the works. Does anyone know what is going in there?
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6Water infrastructure in Rowlett — why your bill might go up and what the city is doing about it
If your Rowlett water bill has been creeping up, you're not imagining it. Here's what's happening and why.
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6Rowlett PD just arrested the guy who was stealing catalytic converters in our neighborhood
Good news for once. Rowlett PD arrested a suspect connected to at least 8 catalytic converter thefts in the Liberty Grove and Princeton Park neighborhoods over the past two months.
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5The PGBT extension impact on Rowlett — traffic data and growth projections
When the President George Bush Turnpike (SH 190/PGBT) extended through Rowlett and across Lake Ray Hubbard, it fundamentally changed the city's position in the DFW metroplex.
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6The Rowlett Downtown Master Plan — what the city wants Main Street to look like by 2030
If you've driven down Main Street in Rowlett recently, you've seen the beginnings of change.
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6Best neighborhoods in Rowlett for families with young kids
We looked at every neighborhood in Rowlett before buying. Here is the breakdown for families with kids under 10. Waterview (northeast Rowlett, lake-adjacent) The flagship neighborhood.
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5Anyone know a good mechanic in Rowlett/Rockwall area? Not Firestone.
My car needs brake pads and rotors on the front and I do not want to go to a chain shop. Looking for an honest independent mechanic in the Rowlett or Rockwall area.
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5High school sports in Rowlett — football, soccer, basketball season recaps and standout athletes
Rowlett has a proud sports tradition across both high schools. Here's a recap of the 2025-2026 seasons and the athletes making noise.
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7Dog parks in Rowlett — official and unofficial spots where your dog can run
Rowlett isn't the most dog-park-rich city in DFW, but there are spots if you know where to look.
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5Moving sale in Waterview — furniture, electronics, kids stuff. This Saturday 8AM
We are relocating for work and need to sell everything we cannot take with us. This Saturday, April 5th, starting at 8 AM. Waterview neighborhood, on the main loop near the community pool.
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5School bus routes and delays in Rowlett — tips from parents who've figured it out
If your kid rides a GISD bus in Rowlett, you know the frustration. Here's the collective wisdom from parents who've dealt with it.
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6Rowlett's new city budget breakdown — where your tax dollars actually go
The City of Rowlett adopted its FY2026 budget last fall. Here's where your property tax dollars and utility fees actually go, broken down in plain English.
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6Suspicious door-to-door salespeople in the Waterview area — anyone else seen them?
Two different neighbors on our street in Waterview have reported the same thing this week. Aggressive door-to-door salespeople who do not seem to actually be selling anything.
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