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Council Selects Three Finalists for Second Round of Interviews for Vacant Place 3 Position
The City Council selected three finalists for the vacant Place 3 position at its meeting on Monday. The three candidates will be interviewed in an open and recorded meeting on Monday, Sept. 21. Following the interviews, a lone finalist will be named. The new council member is expected to be appointed Sept. 28.
Learn about Boards and Commissions at Get on Board Reception Next Wednesday
The annual Get on Board reception for boards and commissions will take place on Wednesday, Sept. 23, at Richardson City Hall. The free, come-and-go event provides an opportunity to meet City Council members, learn about the application process, and explore ways to serve the community through one of the City’s boards or commissions.
Public Safety Expo Tomorrow Morning
Join the Richardson Police Department tomorrow for the annual Public Safety Expo at Huffhines Park. There will be police and fire department vehicles on display along with demonstrations from the UAS (drone) Team and a visit from a medical helicopter. Vendors and City services will provide information about safety and emergency preparedness. Meet Chase from Paw Patrol, the National Night Out Knight, the K9 Unit, and much more.
Pet Microchip Scan Stations Installed at Three Locations
Three pet microchip scanning stations were installed this week that will give people who find a lost pet access to a scanner that can determine whether the animal has a microchip.
New Miss Texas Named
Miss Park Cities Stephanie Wendt has been named Miss Texas 2026, assuming the state title following Miss Texas Regan Hutsell’s crowning as the 99th Miss America on Sept. 6.
Peanut Butter Drive Continues Through Sept. 30
The annual North Texas Food Bank Peanut Butter Drive continues through Sept. 30, with several locations in Richardson where peanut butter jars can be dropped off.
Richardson Reads One Book Author Events Held
Two events were held this week with Kate Messner, author of the 2026 Richardson Reads One Book selection, “The Trouble with Heroes.” Messner gave a free lecture to about 900 people Tuesday night at First United Methodist Church and was interviewed by Richardson Assistant Fire Chief Gene Senter in front of a packed house at a luncheon Wednesday at the Eisemann Center.
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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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Green Infrastructure Workshop
Attend this free workshop on Saturday, Sept. 26, that explores how “green infrastructure” has evolved into an important part of communities and cities. Learn about its different forms, guiding principles and the many ways it can address city needs while creating lasting environmental and community benefits.
Fall is a Great Time to Try Composting
If you haven’t tried composting yet, fall is a great time to learn more about it, as fallen leaves (a great component of compost) are getting more plentiful.
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.
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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....