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Bond and Charter Open House Tomorrow
Two open houses have been scheduled this month for the May 2 Richardson Bond and Charter elections. One was held last Saturday and the second takes place tomorrow, April 11, from 2-4 p.m. The event is offered as an opportunity to learn more about each proposition and...
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 CORE District. The café, founded by Richardson native David Bryant, first opened in Downtown Plano in 2013 and has since built a...
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 that analyzes public data and user reviews to create community rankings each year based on factors such as affordability, local...
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.
City’s Wildflowers are in Bloom
Wildflowers have started to make their annual appearance in the City’s medians and parks, along roadsides and trails, and near municipal buildings. The colorful mix of red corn poppy, corn flower and rocket larkspur are the result of more than 45 acres of fall seed...
City Council Discusses Future Amendments for Zoning, Code Ordinances
At Monday’s City Council work session, staff discussed potential updates to the City’s zoning ordinance and code to address new state laws and clarify flag and flagpole regulations. Two new state laws will require changes: one increases the threshold for zoning...
“North Texas Gives to the Arts” Begins Next Thursday
The Communities Foundation of Texas (CFT), which presents the annual “North Texas Giving Day” held in the fall, is sponsoring “North Texas Gives to the Arts” April 16-30, an earlier opportunity to give online to numerous Arts & Humanities organizations with just...
Richardson Reaches Realtors with Community Highlights
The City hosted local real estate professionals Thursday at the IQHQ for the 2026 Realtor Workshop. Now in its 18th year, the workshop helps Realtors better promote and sell Richardson as part of the City’s ongoing engagement with the real estate community. The event...
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Richardson Reads One Book Announces 2026 Selection
Richardson Reads One Book has announced “The Trouble with Heroes” as this year’s RROB selection. The book, written largely in verse, is from New York Times best-selling author Kate Messner and invites readers to explore a story about grief, growth and finding strength in unexpected places.
Cottonwood Art Festival’s 2026 Emerging Artists Announced
en RISD high school artists have been selected for the Cottonwood Art Festival’s 2026 Emerging Artist program, sponsored by Neighborhood Credit Union. The Emerging Artist Program is an annual innovative mentoring program that gives art students real-world experience in the professional art world, including getting the chance to sell their work at the spring Cottonwood Art Festival .
CityLine’s 2026 Outdoor Live Music Series Begins Tonight
CityLine Live is back at CityLine Plaza with nine weeks of free concerts, featuring rock, country, Tejano, R&B and more. Dogs and picnics welcome!
CubeTroop: Learn to Solve the Rubik’s Cube Friday
or children ages 9-12, this program is all about applying problem solving skills to Rubik’s cubes.
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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.
Richardson Economic Development Department Receives TEDC Award
The Richardson Economic Development Department has received the 2025 Economic Excellence Recognition Award from the Texas Economic Development Council (TEDC). The Council’s Economic Excellence Recognition program highlights economic development organizations across the state that meet a desired threshold of professionalism, based on the professional development of their governing board or council, as well as the economic development director and professional staff.
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City’s Wildflowers are in Bloom
Wildflowers have started to make their annual appearance in the City’s medians and parks, along roadsides and trails, and near municipal buildings. The colorful mix of red corn poppy, corn flower and rocket larkspur are the result of more than 45 acres of fall seed...
Rotarians Refresh Sensory Garden at Inclusive Playground
Volunteers with the Richardson East Rotary Club (RERC) held a service event recently to maintain and further develop the sensory garden located adjacent to the City’s Ann Eisemann Inclusive Playground at Cottonwood Park. RERC provided significant financial assistance...
Free Workshop: “Creatures in the Garden” Next Saturday
Huffhines Recreation Center (Meadows East room), 200 N. Plano Rd.Admission: Free; registration required (Registration Link)Saturday, April 182-3:30 p.m. Join North Texas Master Naturalists Sean and Chrissy Cortez-Mathis for a fun talk about the different critters that...
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City prepares for Winter Weather
City crews are monitoring roads as freezing rain, sleet, and snow move through the area. Our Public Services team has 1,400 cubic yards of sand and 18 spreader units ready to treat bridges, overpasses, and major intersections. There are three 24-hour warming centers...
Meet 2025 Martin Luther King, Jr. Essay Contest Winner: Lucy Mann
Entries for the City’s Annual “Martin Luther King, Jr. Essay Contest” and the “Black History Month: Celebrating Diversity and Inclusion” Art Contest are now being accepted. Both contests are open to students who live in Richardson or attend school within the city....
Adaptive Night at Santa’s Village
Thursday night, Santa’s Village transformed into a quieter, more comfortable holiday experience for families who benefit from a sensory-friendly celebration. Adaptive Night is designed for children and adults with disabilities to enjoy the magic of the season without...









