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Residents press Rowlett council on waterfront safety, permitting and delayed projects

Rowlett City Council · April 21, 2026
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Several Rowlett residents used the public‑comment period to press the council about a recent drowning connected to Paddle Pointe Park, alleged permitting irregularities and missing inspections at neighboring properties, and delays and communication gaps on a screening-wall project in Lake Bend Estates.

ROWLETT, Texas — During citizen input April 21, residents urged the Rowlett City Council to address waterfront safety, alleged selective permitting and delays in neighborhood projects.

Dave Hole said that eight days earlier another drowning occurred that he traced to the Paddle Pointe Park parking lot and argued the city bears partial responsibility because an access route remained inadequately fenced. "You are partially responsible,…

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