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Holiday Kitchen Safety Tips
As families prepare for Thanksgiving and other holiday gatherings, the Richardson Fire Department is reminding residents to keep kitchen safety top of mind. Thanksgiving Day is one of the busiest days of the year for home cooking fires, with more than three times the...
2026 Holiday Grease Roundup Begins Nov. 17
As the holidays near, it’s time to start thinking about your kitchen sink and pipes. The day after Thanksgiving is called “Brown Friday” because it’s the busiest day of the year for plumbers. The fat, oil and grease residue left over from cooking will harden after...
Fire Department Toy and Food Drive, Nov. 23-Dec. 15
The Richardson Fire Department is getting into the holiday spirit this month, as it begins collecting toys and food for Network of Community Ministries. The department’s Annual Toy and Food Drive kicks off Nov. 23 and runs through Dec. 15, with donation drop-off sites...
Richardson Public Library Grand Reopening Set for Nov. 21 at 1 p.m.
Renovated Library features expanded spaces, new amenities, and improvements as part of the City’s larger Municipal Campus redevelopment.
Library’s Annual Spookilicious Event Saturday at City Hall
The Richardson Public Library is hosting its annual Spookilicious Halloween event Saturday at City Hall. Participants will have a spook-tacular time listening to haunted tales, making boo-tiful crafts and trick-or-treating. Attendees...
Winter Watering Schedule Begins Sunday
Beginning Sunday, Nov. 1, residents can water their yards at any time on their twice-per-week designated watering days to avoid freezing temperatures (average first fall frost/light freeze date for Richardson is Nov. 13). If sprinklers run overnight during freezing...
Daylight Saving Time Ends this Weekend; Time to Turn Clocks Back
Time falls back an hour at 2 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 1, when Daylight Saving Time ends for the year. When you are changing your clocks, the Fire Department encourages you to check the batteries in your smoke detectors. If the batteries need replacing, the Department...
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Culture in The CORE is Next Weekend, Parking Restrictions and Road Closures Go into Effect Nov. 4-5
The Culture in The CORE Food and Music Festival is scheduled for noon-4 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 7...
Santa’s Village Setup Begins
Work began this week at Huffhines Park to prepare the venue for Santa’s Village, the City’s miniature holiday town. It may seem early, but in order to be ready in time for December visitors, set-up begins immediately following Huffhines Harvest Fest. The dwellings are in place at the park, and decorating will begin in November.
Christmas Parade Registration Opens Monday
Registration opens Monday for Richardson’s 54th Annual Christmas Parade, to be held Saturday, Dec. 5. This year’s parade theme is “Favorite Holiday Movies.” Individuals and groups are encouraged to interpret the theme with costumes, vehicles, pets and floats.
COTTONWOOD ART FESTIVAL SATURDAY OPENING DELAYED UNTIL 12 P.M. DUE TO WEATHER IMPACTS
Heavy rainfall has delayed festival setup and artist load-in; Sunday expected to operate on normal...
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Richardson Hosts Third Annual Industry Day
Students from Richardson ISD and Plano ISD got a firsthand look at local career opportunities this week as part of the City of...
Truck Yard Open in Restaurant Park
Truck Yard Richardson opened Sept. 1, adding a new restaurant and entertainment concept to the city. Located in Richardson Restaurant Park along Central Expressway between Floyd Road and James Drive, the new venue transforms a longtime property with food, daily live music and outdoor gathering spaces. It also adds new activity to Restaurant Park as reinvestment continues in the area.
Semiconductor Innovation Fund Grant Supports TI Expansion in Richardson
Texas Instruments’ continued investment in Richardson received additional support this week with the announcement of a $33.6 million Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund grant for expanded capacity and technology improvements at the company’s 300mm semiconductor wafer fabrication facility.
City of Richardson Announces Celestica Expansion at Telecom Parkway Campus
The City of Richardson is pleased to announce that Celestica, a global leader in data center infrastructure and advanced technology solutions, will expand its operations at 2801 Telecom Parkway, reinforcing the city’s position as a hub for advanced manufacturing and technology-based employment.
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2026 Holiday Grease Roundup Begins Nov. 17
As the holidays near, it’s time to start thinking about your kitchen sink and pipes. The day after Thanksgiving is called “Brown Friday” because it’s the busiest day of the year for plumbers. The fat, oil and grease residue left over from cooking will harden after...
Rainwater Harvesting Event
Join the North Texas Municipal Water District for a fun and informative workshop on rainwater harvesting. Discover how collecting rainwater can help conserve water, reduce runoff and keep your landscape healthy. NTMWD staff will demonstrate how to build...
Free Sprinkler Check-ups Available to Richardson Residents
The City of Richardson and the North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) are offering a program that provides free residential sprinkler system evaluations. The service is part of conservation efforts to protect our future water supply through more efficient water...
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Lego Display at Richardson Police Department Lobby
A massive replica of the City’s Public Safety Campus, built entirely out of LEGO bricks, is now on display in the Richardson Police Department lobby....
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....