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Parks, Drainage Projects Reviewed for Possible 2026 Bond Election
Parks and Engineering staff presented candidate projects for a possible 2026 bond election at Monday’s City Council meeting.
City Council Adopts Updated Rules of Order and Procedure
The City Council passed a resolution at Monday’s City Council meeting adopting new City Council Rules of Order and Procedure, after reviewing proposed language updates discussed at their Oct. 20 work session.
Richardson Citizen Police Academy Applications Now Open
Applications for the 2026 Richardson Citizen Police Academy (CPA) are now open, a 45-hour academic course designed to give Richardson residents a working knowledge of the Richardson Police Department.
Richardson Citizen Police Academy Applications Now Open
Applications for the 2026 Richardson Citizen Police Academy (CPA) are now open, a 45-hour academic course designed to give Richardson residents a working knowledge of the Richardson Police Department.
No City Council Meeting Next Two Mondays
Due to the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday, there will be no City Council work session or meeting Nov. 17 or Nov. 24. The City Council will next meet Monday, Dec. 1 at 6 p.m.
PGBT Ramp Closure Expected at US 75 Tonight through Monday Morning
Weather permitting, the westbound President George Bush Turnpike (PGBT)-to-southbound US 75 direct connector ramp will be closed from 10 p.m. tonight (Friday, Nov. 14) through 5 a.m. Monday, Nov. 17 as the North Texas Tollway Authority (NTTA) conducts routine maintenance.
Street Rehabilitation Work to Begin Next Week on Floyd Road; Detour Planned
Surface replacement on Floyd Road between Belt Line Road and the US 75 Frontage Road is scheduled to begin Thursday, Nov. 20, part of the City’s Arterial and Collector Street Rehabilitation Program.
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Arts & Culture
Author Laura Evans Discusses Art Crime Tomorrow Afternoon
Join author Laura Evans at this Library-sponsored event as she discusses her book, “The Atlas of Art Crime: Thefts, Vandalism and Forgeries,” about the modern history of art crime around the world.
Upcoming at the Eisemann Center
The following events are coming up at the Eisemann Center.
Upcoming at UT Dallas
The following events are coming up at UT Dallas.
Chamber Music International: “Classic Piano Trios” Tomorrow Night
Enjoy the phenomenal trio of Cho-Liang Lin on violin; Clive Greensmith on cello and Jon Kimura Parker on piano performing powerful works of Brahms and Tchaikovsky.
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Economic Development
City Announces Crescent Systems Expansion in The IQ®
The City’s Economic Development Department announced this week that Crescent Systems, Inc., a longtime member of the Richardson business community, will expand its operations within the Richardson Innovation Quarter (The IQ®). The project includes new office and manufacturing space, a major capital investment and the creation of additional high-wage jobs.
DART Silver Line Now in Service, Ride from Richardson to DFW Airport
With several ribbon cuttings and grand opening celebrations, the DART Silver Line opened last weekend and is now in service, with two new stations in Richardson (at CityLine/Bush and UT Dallas). The 26-mile rail line connects seven cities via 10 stations from Plano to DFW Airport, utilizing quiet, modern Stadler FLIRT trains that meet the EPA’s highest clean-air standards.
Honeywell Richardson Achieves OSHA Safety Award; Honored with City Council Proclamation
At Monday’s City Council meeting, Honeywell’s Richardson facility was honored for earning the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) Voluntary Protection Program Star designation — OSHA’s highest level of recognition for workplace safety and health.
UT Dallas, Startup Runway Collaborate on Startup Support
City of Richardson partners Startup Runway and UT Dallas signed a Memorandum of Understanding this week at The IQ®HQ to collaborate on a new program that supports startups.
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City’s “Cease the Grease” Begins Next Tuesday
The city has setup a drop off location for people to dispose of leftover holiday cooking oil and grease. Proper disposal of cooking waste helps protect residential and regional wastewater systems and prevents costly plumbing backups.
Recycling Spotlight: Don’t “Bag Within the Bag”
Celebrate America Recycles Day tomorrow, Nov. 15, by learning more about recycling and keeping up with what materials are accepted by Richardson. Staff at Republic Services,
Nature Walk in Spring Creek Nature Area Tomorrow
Join the Richardson Urban Naturalist program on this relaxing nature walk through Spring Creek Nature Area. The park contains over 100 acres of hardwood riparian forest adjacent to Spring Creek, one of the major creeks in Richardson. We will walk along the paths through the woods of the nature area while noting some of the native trees and wildlife.
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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...
Grand Opening Held for DART Silver Line
The much-anticipated opening of the Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) Silver Line Regional Rail brought communities together today. Cities marked the milestone with celebrations and free rides. The 26-mile commuter rail connects seven cities from Plano to DFW Airport...
Richardson CARES 2025 Wraps Up For The Year
Over the last eight weeks, participants in the Richardson Citizens Academy and Resource Education Series, also known as CARES, were given an exclusive, hands-on look at how the City of Richardson operates. From Police and Fire to Health and Parks and Recreation, they...