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City prepares for Winter Weather
City crews are monitoring roads as freezing rain, sleet, and snow move through the area. Our Public Services team has 1,400 cubic yards of sand and 18 spreader units ready to treat bridges, overpasses, and major intersections. There are three 24-hour warming centers...
Winter Storm: How to Stay Informed
Residents can find comprehensive winter weather updates, including facility closures, warming center information, and safety guidance, at www.cor.net/WinterWeather.
City Cancellations/Closures Announced Due to Winter Weather
The City of Richardson will close all City facilities at 6 p.m. today and has announced the closure of all City facilities tomorrow, Saturday, Jan. 24 and Sunday, Jan. 25, in response to severe winter weather forecast to impact North Texas.
Wildflower! Arts & Music Festival Survey Ends Monday
There are just a few more days remaining to share your thoughts about Wildflower! Arts & Music Festival in an online survey that’s been available this month, to gather information that will help shape the future of the festival.
Warming Centers to Open Today
Three 24-hour warming centers will open at 5 p.m. today, Friday, Jan. 23, to provide a place for people who may lose power and/or need temporary sheltering from the storm.
Where to Report and View Utility Outages and Updates
Electric utility provider Oncor provides an online storm outage map at stormcenter.oncor.com, and recommends any branches located near powerlines be trimmed on personal property to help avoid outages.
“State of the City” Address is Wednesday
Rehearsals have been underway for the City’s State of the City Address, which takes place Wednesday, Jan. 28 beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the Eisemann Center’s Bank of America Theatre. The public is invited to join the Mayor and City Council for the annual event, this year themed “Innovation in Every Direction.” The Address will focus on the past year’s highlights for the City of Richardson and take a look at the City’s goals and priorities for 2026. A reception will follow in the Leftwich Grand Foyer.
Inclusive Playground’s “Annie’s Place” Restaurant Fundraisers Scheduled
The Richardson East Rotary Foundation is coordinating a series of upcoming spirit nights at local restaurants to raise funds for the construction of a pavilion at the City’s Ann Eisemann Inclusive Playground at Cottonwood Park.
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2026 WF! Vocal Competition, Battle of the Bands Seeking Applicants
Applications are now open for the 2026 Wildflower! Arts & Music Festival’s Budding Talent Vocal Competition and the Battle of the Bands. The Vocal Competition is open to performers in grades K-12 and the Battle of the Bands is open to musicians age 21 and under.
Wildflower! Arts & Music Festival Survey Ends Monday
There are just a few more days remaining to share your thoughts about Wildflower! Arts & Music Festival in an online survey that’s been available this month, to gather information that will help shape the future of the festival.
Last Week for MLK, Jr. Student Essay Contest
There are just eight days left for children and teens to write an essay for the City’s annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Essay Contest—submissions are due by Saturday, Jan. 31.
Photo Contest Deadline Extended Due to Winter Weather
The deadline for the City’s annual photo contest has been extended to Monday, Jan. 26 at 8 p.m. due to the winter weather forecast for this weekend.
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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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Tour Richardson’s Recycler Next Thursday
The City of Richardson, in partnership with Republic Services, is offering this exclusive opportunity for residents to take a guided tour of the Republic Services facility in Plano, Richardson’s recycling processor. Participants will get an in-depth look at the recycling process, from material collection to sorting and processing, demonstrating the critical role recycling plays in environmental sustainability.
January Gardening/Landscape To-Dos
Think there’s nothing to do in the garden in January? Especially with this mild winter (so far), there’s plenty to do to “keep your hands in dirt” and take care of your landscape. Dallas County Master Gardener Association, Inc. (DCMGA), a division of Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, offers a Garden Task List for January at its website, tasks which include pruning, watering and soil enrichment.
“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...
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City prepares for Winter Weather
City crews are monitoring roads as freezing rain, sleet, and snow move through the area. Our Public Services team has 1,400 cubic yards of sand and 18 spreader units ready to treat bridges, overpasses, and major intersections. There are three 24-hour warming centers...
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...









