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First Public Hearing for Possible Bond Program Held; Second is Monday

The City Council held the first of two public hearings last Monday so residents can have an opportunity to speak about projects for a possible 2026 bond election. The second hearing will be held this Monday, Jan....

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Renner Road Opens with Final Phase of 825 Project

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 

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 

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...

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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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. 

Upcoming at the Eisemann Center

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

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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The IQ® Brew Next Thursday 

Attend this quarterly networking, coffee and learning event for “BLAST Breakthroughs: What Really Happens Inside a Wind Tunnel” with Giacomo Valerio Iungo, wind tunnel director, and Wasi Uddin Ahmed, wind tunnel engineer. Go behind the scenes of the Boundary Layer and Subsonic Wind Tunnel (BLAST) facility located at the University of Texas at Dallas as they explain how BLAST is powering cutting-edge research there on aerodynamics, wind energy, urban flow and airflow physics.  

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.  

PM Pints Next Thursday Evening 

This free, quarterly, evening event series is designed to foster networking while providing insights and advice from local small business owners and subject matter experts. Thursday’s event will feature a discussion with Dr. Walter Voit, president and CEO of IvyBee, Inc. and founder of Pedegree Studios, who will share how his work at UT Dallas helped shape a culture where bold ideas turn into thriving businesses.

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.

Partenope Ristorante Expanding in The CORE

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.   

Partenope Ristorante Expanding in THE CORE District’s “Downtown” neighborhood

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.

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“Cease the Grease” 2025 Concludes 

“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 

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 

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

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

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

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...