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Renner Road Opens with Final Phase of 825 Project
Crews lifted westbound lane closures along Renner Road near Custer Parkway earlier this week, marking the start of the final phase of the 825 Pressure Zone Project. The work is part of a joint effort between the City of Richardson and North Texas...
Citizens Fire Academy Applications Open
Enrollment is now open for the next Citizen Fire Academy (CFA) class, which begins March 25 and graduates May 27. The academy is held once a year and is a free, 10-week program open to persons ages 21 and older who live or work in Richardson or the...
Day Surgery Center Opens
Health care services in Richardson expanded earlier this week with the opening of a new ambulatory surgical center (ASC) at 3001 E. President George Bush Hwy., on the Methodist Richardson Medical Center campus. Focused on same-day...
“Cease the Grease” 2025 Concludes
The City’s annual “Cease the Grease” holiday grease collection ended this week, and the numbers are in: 257 gallons of cooking oil plus 10 gallons of solid grease were dropped off by the community. The total...
West Shore Project Utility Work to Temporarily Close Lanes, Street Section Near Arapaho/West Shore
The right and center lanes of eastbound Arapaho Road between Newberry Drive and West Shore Drive may be closed to traffic from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. as new utility construction takes place as part of the West Shore Project. The work is scheduled to begin the end of next...
Utility Work to Close Lanes on Coit near Promenade North and South Shopping Centers
Utility work over the next few weeks is expected to close the following sections of Coit Road near the Promenade North and South Shopping Centers, between Arapaho Road and Belt Line Road: The left turn lane of southbound Coit Road into...
2025 City Photo Contest Best of Division Winners and Judges Exhibits Begin Tomorrow
The Best of Show and Best of Division Winners Exhibit from the City’s 2025 Photo Contest, as well as the 2025 Photo Contest Judges Exhibit, will be on display. The Best of Show and Best of Division Exhibit features the work of Sapphire Hao, Rita Johnston and Kellie Carter, while the Judges Exhibit features the photographs of Robin Thompson, Garry Ackerman and Janne Ackerman.
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At the Library: 3D Printing Demo
See how the Library’s 3D printer works and how you can utilize it!
At the Library: Cricut Heat Press/Tote Bag Class
Embellish and customize your designs, then apply them to a take-home tote bag with a Cricut Heat Press. For adults and teens; all supplies provided.
Upcoming at the Eisemann Center
Directed by the award-winning Derick K. Grant, this electrifying production brings together some of the most exciting tap dancers of our time, including Star Dixon, Martin “Tre” Dumas, Cartier Williams, Anthony Morigerato, Luke Hickey, Sterling Harris, Eric Decaminada, Charles Renato, Ian Berg, Madeline Murphy, Rebecca Cannaday and of course, Derick K. Grant himself. Presented by RIFF Dallas.
Repertory Company Theatre Hosts Auditions Tomorrow for 2026 REP Company
Audition for Repertory Company Theatre’s REP Company 2026—the RCT directors cast all main stage shows from the Company, which last year numbered 84. Call Backs will be held Jan. 11 beginning at 1:30 p.m. Note that Repertory Company Theatre is a non-equity theater; no stipends are given to performers in main stage shows.
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Partenope Ristorante Expanding in The CORE
The City of Richardson announced this week the planned expansion of Partenope Ristorante, a popular Italian restaurant located at 110 S. Greenville Ave. in Downtown Richardson, part of The CORE District. The expansion will increase the restaurant’s footprint within its existing building to provide additional dining space and accommodate growing demand.
Support Small Businesses with “Explore The CORE” Contest
The community is encouraged to support local businesses this holiday season with the “Explore The CORE” contest that began this week, celebrating “Small Business Saturday” in The CORE District.
Partenope Ristorante Expanding in THE CORE District’s “Downtown” neighborhood
The City of Richardson is pleased to announce the planned expansion of Partenope Ristorante, a popular Italian restaurant located at 110 S. Greenville Ave. in Downtown Richardson, part of The CORE District. The expansion will increase the restaurant’s footprint within its existing building to provide additional dining space and accommodate growing demand. Improvements will include new seating areas and upgraded fixtures that enhance the overall customer experience.
“Explore The CORE” Contest Begins Monday for Small Business Saturday
The community is encouraged to support local businesses this holiday season with the “Explore The CORE” contest, celebrating Small Business Saturday in The CORE District.
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“Cease the Grease” 2025 Concludes
The City’s annual “Cease the Grease” holiday grease collection ended this week, and the numbers are in: 257 gallons of cooking oil plus 10 gallons of solid grease were dropped off by the community. The total...
Free Sprinkler Checkups Still Available
Did you know that the City of Richardson began a pilot program with the North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) last spring that offers free residential sprinkler system evaluations? The program is continuing in 2026 and is part of conservation efforts to protect our future water supply through more efficient water usage.
Eight Items to Keep Out of Your Recycling Bag
If you want to meaningfully participate in Richardson’s recycling, it’s important to avoid being a “wish-cycler,” i.e. throwing something into the blue bag without being sure it can be recycled—just one wrong item can contaminate the whole bag, sending its entire contents to the trash.
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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...
Eisemann Educates: Tomás and the Library Lady
Richardson ISD students recently visited the Charles W. Eisemann Center for Performing Arts to learn about the power of imagination through the heartwarming and inspiring musical Tomás and the Library Lady. The program featured live performances by JJ Pearce and...









