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National Night Out Brings Community Together
Richardson residents gathered at parks and neighborhoods across the City Tuesday evening to celebrate National Night Out. Hundreds of people attended registered parties, where Richardson Police officers stopped by to visit with neighbors. Several gatherings also...
3,472 pounds donated during Annual Peanut Butter Drive
The Richardson community donated 3,472 pounds of peanut butter and other nut butters at local collection sites as part of the North Texas Food Bank’s annual Peanut Butter Drive. The donations were delivered last week to Network of Community Ministries, a North...
Richardson Chamber of Commerce Recognized for 80 Years of Service
The Richardson Chamber of Commerce marked 80 years of service to the community with a proclamation presented at Monday’s City Council meeting. Founded in 1946, the Chamber has helped shape Richardson through its involvement in major community initiatives,...
Police Department Receives Best Practices Accreditation Certification
The Richardson Police Department earned re-accreditation through the Texas Police Chiefs Association (TPCA) Best Practices Accreditation Program. Police Chief Gary Tittle accepted a certificate recognizing the achievement during Monday’s City Council...
City Staff Conduct Annual Emergency Activation Exercise
Today, City employees from nearly every department participated in an annual emergency preparedness exercise coordinated by the City's Office of Emergency Management at the Emergency Operations Center, the facility used to coordinate the City's response during major...
Richardson Hosts Third Annual Industry Day
Students from Richardson ISD and Plano ISD got a firsthand look at local career opportunities this week as part of the City of Richardson’s third annual Industry Day, which expanded this year into a weeklong program. Industry Week gave students the opportunity...
West Shore Drive Traffic Shift Begins for Waterline Installation
The northbound lane of West Shore Drive between Arapaho Road and Melrose Drive will close beginning Oct. 12, or shortly thereafter, as crews install a new waterline. Traffic will be limited to one-way southbound travel on the west side of the roadway, and on-street...
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Arts Grants Awarded to 22 Local Nonprofits
At its Monday meeting, the Richardson City Council approved $375,000 in grants for 22 area...
Eisemann Center, Cottonwood Art Festival Recognized in Dallas Observer’s Reader’s Choice Awards
The Eisemann Center and Cottonwood Art Festival have been chosen as winners in the Dallas...
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...
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Economic Development
Truck Yard Open in Restaurant Park
Truck Yard Richardson opened Sept. 1, adding a new restaurant and entertainment concept to the city. Located in Richardson Restaurant Park along Central Expressway between Floyd Road and James Drive, the new venue transforms a longtime property with food, daily live music and outdoor gathering spaces. It also adds new activity to Restaurant Park as reinvestment continues in the area.
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.
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October Garden Tasks
The Dallas County Master Gardener Association, Inc. (DCMGA), a division of Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, has released its Garden Task List for October. October is a great time to prepare gardens and landscapes for cooler weather. Consider planting fall...
Locations to Avoid When Planting Trees
October is a great time to plant trees and other ornamental landscaping, but homeowners should avoid planting trees in certain locations to prevent potential problems and ensure the health and safety of their properties. [graphic from October...
Save the Date: RCPAAA Electronics Recycling/Document Shredding is Oct. 17
The Richardson Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association’s (RCPAAA) fall electronics recycling and document shredding event is taking place at the Heights Church on Saturday, Oct. 17 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Over the last 10 events, the RCPAAA has collected: ...
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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....