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Richardson Public Library to Close Oct. 11 for Move to Renovated Facility
The Richardson Public Library will close at 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 11, as staff begins moving the collection, equipment and services from the temporary location at 2360 Campbell Creek Blvd. to the renovated Library at 421 W. Arapaho Rd. The move is expected to...
Richardson Reads One Book Author Events are Next Week; Tickets Still Available
Kate Messner, author of the 2026 Richardson Reads One Book selection, “The Trouble with Heroes,” will be in Richardson next week for two events. The events include a free lecture at the First United Methodist Church, as well as a luncheon and book signing at the...
New Library Card Designs Debuted
September is Library Card Sign-Up Month, and the Richardson Public Library recently unveiled three new Library card designs. The art on the cards was submitted as part of the contest to design new cards. The three new cards feature artwork by Robyn Rubio, Adeline Lee...
Tax Rate Hearing Monday
A public hearing on the tax rate will take place at the City Council meeting on Monday, Sept. 14, at 6 p.m. It is the first public hearing to be held related to the Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget; a budget hearing is scheduled for Sept. 21. A tax rate of $0.54218 per $100...
Richardson Fleet Technicians Compete at FleetCon Competition
City of Richardson fleet technicians Juan Trevino and Cliff Janson represented the state of Texas at the 2026 FleetCon Top Tech Challenge last month in Colorado, with Janson coming in second place overall. Trevino and Janson earned the two spots available to represent...
Miss Texas Named Miss America
Last weekend, Miss Texas Regan Hutsell was crowned the 2027 Miss America, becoming only the fourth Miss Texas to earn the national title in the competition’s 105-year history. Hutsell, a former Radio City Rockette who has also performed with the Birmingham Royal...
North Texas Giving Day is Thursday
North Texas Giving Day, the region’s largest community-wide online giving event, takes place next week on Thursday, Sept. 17. The platform makes it easy to browse almost 3,400 verified North Texas nonprofits and donate to multiple organizations in a single...
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Vendor Applications Now Open for Culture in The CORE
Applications opened Thursday for vendors at the upcoming Culture in...
Spots Still Available for Kids Markets at Huffhines Harvest Festival
In partnership with Huffhines Harvest Fest, Kids Markets is returning to...
Vendor Applications Open for Culture in The CORE Food and Music Festival
The Culture in The CORE Food and Music Festival is scheduled for noon-4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, at Interurban Common in Richardson’s Downtown Neighborhood.
City Hosts Annual Family 4th Celebration at Breckinridge Park
The City of Richardson’s Parks and Recreation Department successfully held its annual Family 4th Celebration at Breckinridge Park on Saturday, July 4.
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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.
Celestica Expands Telecom Parkway Campus
Celestica, a global provider of data center infrastructure and advanced technology solutions, will significantly expand its operations at 2801 Telecom Parkway. The company has renewed leases for two existing buildings and signed a new lease for a 343,000-square-foot facility currently under construction, bringing its total footprint at the site to approximately 1 million square feet through 2036.The expansion is expected to retain nearly 400 existing jobs and create almost 2,300 new permanent positions over the next two years, strengthening Richardson’s advanced manufacturing sector and boosting high-tech employment opportunities across the region.
City Recognized for Partnership in Belt + Main Development
Staff from Catalyst Urban Development were on hand at Monday’s City Council meeting to present the City with the Urban Land Institute’s (ULI) 2026 Innovation in Development Practice Award, which was received by Catalyst in April for the Belt + Main Development. The presentation recognized the City’s partnership in bringing the mixed-used development to life in The CORE District and its commitment to reinvest in and reinvigorate this historic area of Richardson.
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Monarch Migration Has Begun; City’s Butterfly Gardens are Ready
Monarch butterflies have begun their annual southbound migration, heading from Canada and the northern/Midwest U.S. to their winter home in Mexico, and have already been reported in North Texas.
Lawn Care Suggestions and other September Garden Tasks
The Dallas County Master Gardener Association, Inc. (DCMGA), a division of Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, has released its Garden Task List for September.
Eco-friendly Grilling, Picnicking Ideas for Labor Day Holiday
Labor Day is traditionally celebrated with barbecues and picnics. This year, the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) Air North Texas division wants to remind everyone to make thoughtful choices when planning so that your gathering can be festive while being lighter on the planet.
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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....