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Public Safety LEGO Project Unveiled
The Richardson Police Department officially unveiled a LEGO replica of the Richardson Police and Fire Public Safety Campus Thursday night. Created entirely from LEGO bricks by Garland Police Officer John Capers, the display was made possible through...
Council Closes on Habitat for Humanity Property
The City Council unanimously approved the sale of a vacant lot at 604 Vernet St. to Dallas Area Habitat for Humanity. The house previously located on the property was demolished by the City in 2023 after more than a decade of code enforcement action and...
Council Reviews Short-Term Rental Regulations
The Richardson City Council received an update Monday on the City’s short-term rental program, including complaint activity, enforcement efforts, property locations, and possible additional regulations. In April, the City Council approved a...
Council Budget Workshop is Aug. 3-4
The City’s annual two-day Budget Workshop will be held Monday and Tuesday, Aug. 3-4, in the City Council Chamber at City Hall, 2360 Campbell Creek Blvd., Suite 525. During the workshop, staff will present departmental needs, proposed projects and projected costs for...
Application Period for City Council Place 3 Vacancy Closes Next Friday
Applications are open to fill the vacant Place 3 seat on the Richardson City Council. District 3 residents who meet the qualifications to serve may apply through Friday, Aug. 7, at 11:59 p.m. The appointment timeline is: July 22-Aug. 7: Application period ...
Richardson CARES Applications Close Tonight
Applications for the 2026 Citizens Academy and Resource Education Series, known as Richardson CARES, close today. The free eight-week series is open to adults age 18 and older and gives participants an inside look at Richardson municipal government and day-to-day City...
Richardson City Manager Honored for Regional Leadership
Richardson City Manager Don Magner has been selected to receive the North Texas Commission’s 2026 Regional Civic Leadership Award, recognizing his three decades of public service and commitment to regional collaboration.
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Eisemann Center Monthly Art Exhibition Features Pieces by City Employees
Nearly two dozen pieces of art created by City of Richardson employees are on display in the Eisemann Center’s Forrest & Virginia Green Mezzanine Gallery throughout the month of July.
Miss Texas, Miss Texas’ Teen Crowned at Eisemann Center
Miss Houston Regan Hutsell was named the new Miss Texas and Miss Dallas’ Teen Zoe Zogleman became...
Changes Planned for 2027 Wildflower! Arts & Music Festival
The City Council has directed staff to move forward with changes to the Wildflower! Arts & Music Festival beginning in 2027, following a presentation at Monday’s Council meeting that outlined how operating costs continue to outpace revenue, requiring a sizable subsidy from the City to hold the event. The new model would create a more sustainable financial structure while also reducing overtime, lessening impacts on nearby businesses and property owners, and improving cost recovery efforts.
Richardson’s Family 4th Next Saturday
Make plans to spend the evening of July 4 at Breckinridge Park, where Richardson’s annual Fourth of July celebration will dazzle with a spectacular fireworks show, music from the Richardson Community Band, concessions and kids’ activities.
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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.
“PM Pints” Next Thursday
Richardson IQ®HQ, 1302 E. Collins Blvd.Admission: Free; RSVP Thursday, June 185-7 p.m. June’s edition of...
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Heatstroke in Hot Cars: Preventing It
According to the Texas Department of State Health Services, heatstroke is the leading cause of non-crash, vehicle-related deaths in children younger than age 15. A child's body heats up three to five times faster than an adult's does. In...
Republic Services Recycling Center Tour July 23
The City of Richardson, in partnership with Republic Services, is offering exclusive opportunity for residents to participate in guided recycling tours at the Republic Services facility in Plano.
July Gardening To-Do List
The Dallas County Master Gardener Association, Inc. (DCMGA), a division of Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, has released its Garden Task List for July.
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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....
Richardson Highlights Public Services Crews During National Public Works Week
Before most residents start their day, Richardson’s Public Services crews are already hard at work maintaining the city’s essential infrastructure and services. From repairing and maintaining streets and water lines to collecting recycling and solid waste, these...