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City Facility Closures for Labor Day
City facilities will operate on the following schedule on Labor Day.
Swim Season Wraps Up Labor Day at Heights Family Aquatic Center
The Heights Family Aquatic Center will be open this weekend, weather permitting, and then close the City’s summer swim season at 8 p.m. Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 7.
Labor Day DART Service – Sept. 7
On Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 7, Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) will operate on a weekend schedule. All bus, light rail, and GoLink services will follow weekend timetables; the Trinity Railway Express (TRE) will not run. Paratransit services will operate as usual.
Richardson CARES Begins
This year’s Richardson CARES (Citizens Academy and Resource Education Series) class has officially begun. The 25 members of this year’s class had their first session on Thursday night and learned about the “Richardson Way,” with presentations from the City Manager’s Office, City Secretary’s Office, Budget and Human Resources.
Traffic Box Art Contest Winners Installed
The five winning pieces of artwork in the City’s fifth annual Traffic Signal Box Art Contest have been installed at key Richardson intersections. The theme for this year’s contest was “Community.”
Peanut Butter Drive Now Accepting Donations
The annual North Texas Food Bank Peanut Butter Drive began this week, with several locations in Richardson where peanut butter jars can be dropped off.
“Clear the Shelters” Wraps Up
Animal Shelter staff announced this week that 80 cats and 64 dogs found their forever homes during the Clear the Shelters campaign Aug. 1-31.
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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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Eco-friendly Grilling, Picnicking Ideas for Labor Day Holiday
Labor Day is traditionally celebrated with barbecues and picnics. This year, the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) Air North Texas division wants to remind everyone to make thoughtful choices when planning so that your gathering can be festive while being lighter on the planet.
Regional Composting Facility Offering Customer Appreciation Sale
Texas Pure, the regional composting/mulching facility that partners with the City of Richardson and four other area cities, is hosting its annual customer appreciation sale this month, taking place through Sept. 30.
Household Chemical Collection Center Available for Richardson Residents
Richardson residents needing to dispose of household hazardous waste can take items to the Home Chemical Collection Center, 11234 Plano Rd. in Dallas. Accepted materials include aerosol cans, vehicle fluids, batteries,...
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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....