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Council Recognizes RISD Superintendent for Years of Service
Richardson ISD Superintendent Tabitha Branum was recognized at Monday’s City Council meeting with a proclamation honoring more than 29 years of service to Texas public education and her leadership in the Richardson community. Branum became RISD’s 20th...
2026-27 Budget and Tax Rate Adopted
On Monday, the Richardson City Council approved the 2026-27 fiscal year budget, wrapping up a process that began earlier in the summer and included briefings from city departments, a two-day budget workshop and two public...
Changes to Water, Wastewater Rates Included in Budget
New water and wastewater rates take effect Oct. 1 as part of the City’s 2026-27 budget. The changes are designed to address rising wholesale water costs from the North Texas Municipal Water District, higher operating expenses and the ongoing need...
Groundbreaking Held for Titleist Fitting Center at Sherrill Park Golf Course
A groundbreaking ceremony was held Saturday, Sept. 19 at Sherrill Park Golf Course to celebrate the beginning of a construction project that includes a new golf training center and the renovation and expansion of the existing...
Sherrill Park Golf Course Rate Updates
Rates will increase Oct. 1 at the Sherrill Park Golf Course as part of the City’s 2026-27 budget. Green fees were last increased in 2024. Richardson residents will continue to receive a 25 percent discount off the listed prices for rounds...
Construction Methods Minimize Impacts During Underground Utility Rehabilitation Work
Rehabilitation work is underway on sanitary sewer lines near the Promenade Shopping Center off Coit Road and in the Berkner Park neighborhood. Thanks to the construction methods being used, residents...
Deadline for Returning Interlibrary Loan Items is Next Friday
The deadline to return items that have been checked out through an Interlibrary Loan is next Friday, Oct. 2. The loaned items need to be returned so they can be sent back to their home library before the Richardson Library closes on...
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Culture in The CORE Vendor Application Deadline is Tonight
The deadline to fill out a vendor application for the upcoming Culture in The...
Registration Open for Cottonwood Art Festival Sidewalk Chalk Art Contest
The sidewalk is your canvas at the annual Chalk the Walk Art Contest at Cottonwood...
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...
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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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“Four D’s” Still Important as Calendar Turns to Fall
The calendar has turned to fall. In fall, cooler temperatures typically bring more outdoor activities and with that comes a risk of more incidents of West Nile virus (WNV) infections—in fact, fall is considered the most active season for WNV infections. The City...
Keep Cardboard Clean, Dry and Flat
Richardson asks residents to keep cardboard clean and dry because wet cardboard is considered contamination in our recycling program and can be harder to sort and process. Recycle cardboard in three steps: Keep it Dry Wet cardboard should...
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.
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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....