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Trash, Recycling Schedule Changes for Memorial Day Holiday
For the Memorial Day holiday Monday, May 25, there will be NO trash, recycling or Brush and Bulky Item Collection (BABIC) services provided Monday, May 25. Make-up days for recycling will follow the schedule below. There will be no make-up days for...
Municipal Facility Closures for Memorial Day Holiday
FacilityOpen/Closed StatusAnimal Shelter(Contact Richardson’s Response Center at 972-744-4111 to report non-emergency animal-related issues.)Closed May 25City Hall/Annex, Eisemann Center, Library, Municipal Court, Recreation Centers, Richardson IQ® HQ, Senior...
Heights Family Aquatic Center Open This Weekend
Heights Family Aquatic Center will be open tomorrow, Saturday, May 23, through Monday, May 25, from noon-8 p.m., weather permitting. The Aquatic Center will re-open for the summer swim season Saturday, May 30, along with all City of...
Wildflower! Arts & Music Festival Survey Ends Monday
There are just a few more days remaining to share your thoughts about Wildflower! Arts & Music Festival in an online survey that’s been available this month, to gather information that will help shape the future of the festival.
2026 Wildflower! Arts & Music Festival Cleanup Completed
Crews worked daily this week to clean streets and plazas at Galatyn Park Urban Center and take down tents, stages and all the rest of the apparatus that shaped the City’s annual three-day Wildflower! Arts & Music festival last weekend. All streets in the area have...
Public Services Employees Recognized as Public Works Week Takes Place
City staff gave a presentation to the City Council at Monday’s work session about Richardson’s Public Services Department, which includes Utility Systems Operations, Solid Waste/Recycling, and Street Maintenance. The...
City Council Looks at Community Development Block Grant Funding to Enhance Housing, Infrastructure Needs
The City Council was presented with an overview of the federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program during Monday’s work session, including how DFW peer cities have used CDBG dollars and how the program...
New Unified Development Code Considered by City Council
At Monday’s City Council work session, staff outlined the process for developing a Unified Development Code (UDC) for Richardson that would combine the City’s Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, Subdivision and Development Regulations, and Sign Code...
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Carolyn Brown Photography Exhibit on Display at Crow Museum
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Richardson Community Band Memorial Day Tribute Concert features RCC
The Richardson Community Band teams up with the Richardson Community Chorale for a memorable tribute to all those who have served and those who continue to serve our country.
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1418 Coffee Announces New Location in Downtown Richardson/CORE District
Popular North Texas coffee brand 1418 Coffee has announced plans to open a new location on Main Street in the Downtown Neighborhood of The...
Richardson Named in Top 20 “Best Places to Live”
For the seventh year in a row, Richardson has been named a Top 20 “Best City to Live in America” by Niche, a Pennsylvania-based company...
CORE District Development Part of Private-Public Partnership
HSR and Tokyu Land Corporation Break Ground on 281-Unit Multifamily Community in Richardson, Texas The project is scheduled to be...
Developer Receives Award for Belt & Main
Catalyst Urban Development was recognized this week with the 2026 Innovation in Development Practice Award for the Belt & Main project, at the Urban Land Institute (ULI) Impact Awards held this week.
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“The Beauty of Biodiversity” Tomorrow
Join North Texas Master Naturalists, Chrissy and Sean Cortez-Mathis, to discover how native plants can transform an ordinary yard into a vibrant habitat that supports wildlife while creating a beautiful, lower-maintenance landscape. Sponsored by the Richardson Public Library in conjunction with Richardson Reads One Book. For adults and teens.
NCTCOG Offers Grilling and Gathering Advice for Cleaner Air
Hosting a Memorial Day picnic? Outdoor gatherings can be both enjoyable and environmentally friendly with this advice from the North Central Texas Council of Governments’ Air North Texas division:
City Hosts Sustainable Gardening Workshop is Tomorrow; Spots Still Available
Richardson IQ®HQ, 1302 E. Collins Blvd.Cost: Free (Registration required; click here to register)Saturday, May 1610 a.m. Led by Dr. Kevin L. Dillard, this workshop provides participants with a comprehensive introduction to...
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Richardson Public Services Hosted Annual Equipment Rod-E-O
As part of National Public Works Week, May 17-23, the City held its fifth annual Heavy Equipment Road-E-O. Public Services Employees competed in two events using a backhoe loader to perform activities like stacking tires and putting softballs into small...
Community Shows Appreciation for Public Services Crews
For National Public Works Week, the community shared messages of appreciation to thank the crews who keep Richardson running smoothly every day. Public Services staff work to maintain streets and water lines, collect trash and recycling, and respond when needed most....
Richardson Highlights Public Services Crews During National Public Works Week
Before most residents start their day, Richardson’s Public Services crews are already hard at work maintaining the city’s essential infrastructure and services. From repairing and maintaining streets and water lines to collecting recycling and solid waste, these...






