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Recycling/Trash Changes for Independence Day Holiday
There will be NO solid waste, Brush and Bulky Item Collection (BABIC) or recycling service provided Friday, July 3. Normal Friday recycling collection was picked up today. There will be NO make-up day for trash collection or BABIC.
Municipal Facility Closures for Fourth of July Holiday
FacilityOpen/Closed StatusAnimal Shelter(Contact Richardson’s Response Center at 972-744-4111 to report non-emergency animal-related issues.)Closed July 4City Hall and City Hall Annex, Municipal Court, Richardson IQ® HQ, Service CenterClosed July 3-4Eisemann...
Main Street Lanes Open During Peak Traffic Times
All lanes on Main Street in The CORE District’s downtown neighborhood are now open during peak traffic times as the Main Street Reconstruction Project nears completion. Crews have completed striping work and are finishing...
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.
Miss Texas, Miss Texas’ Teen Crowned at Eisemann Center
Miss Houston Regan Hutsell was named the new Miss Texas and Miss Dallas’ Teen Zoe Zogleman became Miss Texas’ Teen during finals held June 27 at the Eisemann Center. A total of 51 women from across the state participated in the Miss Texas competition, with...
Richardson Fire Department Celebrates 100th Anniversary
The Richardson Fire Department celebrated its 100th anniversary Saturday with an event at Fire Station 1. Current and former firefighters, city officials and the public celebrated the department’s history, which began on April 9, 1926 with 20...
Miss Belle’s House Restoration Update
Work is underway on the next step in the preservation of Miss Belle’s House at Huffhines Park. The City of Richardson has hired contractors to install foundation beams and make exterior repairs to the historic home. This week, the house was moved about 30...
No City Council Meeting, Work Session Next Week
Due to the Independence Day holiday, there will be no City Council meeting or work session Monday, July 6. The Council will next meet Monday, July 13 beginning at 6 p.m. City Council...
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Changes Planned for 2027 Wildflower! Arts & Music Festival
The City Council has directed staff to move forward with changes to the Wildflower! Arts & Music Festival beginning in 2027, following a presentation at Monday’s Council meeting that outlined how operating costs continue to outpace revenue, requiring a sizable subsidy from the City to hold the event. The new model would create a more sustainable financial structure while also reducing overtime, lessening impacts on nearby businesses and property owners, and improving cost recovery efforts.
Richardson’s Family 4th Next Saturday
Make plans to spend the evening of July 4 at Breckinridge Park, where Richardson’s annual Fourth of July celebration will dazzle with a spectacular fireworks show, music from the Richardson Community Band, concessions and kids’ activities.
“Ruby Tuesday” Opens Tonight at The Core Theatre
518 W. Arapaho Rd. Ste. 115Tickets: $15-$20 (tickets)June 26-July 19Fridays...
City Council Gives Direction on Wildflower! Changes as Part of FY 2026-27 Budget Planning
The Richardson City Council last night provided direction to move forward with a series of changes to the Wildflower! Arts & Music Festival as part of the City’s Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget development process.
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Economic Development
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.
“PM Pints” Next Thursday
Richardson IQ®HQ, 1302 E. Collins Blvd.Admission: Free; RSVP Thursday, June 185-7 p.m. June’s edition of...
The IQ® Brew is Back Next Thursday
Richardson IQHQ, 1302 E. Collins Blvd.Admission: Free, RSVP requested here Thursday, June 118:30-10 a.m. (networking 8:30 a.m.,...
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Now is the Time to Plant Fall Tomatoes
If you want tomatoes this fall, now is the time to plant them. According to the Dallas County Master Gardeners, fall tomatoes grow during the heat of the summer but they won’t really produce tomatoes until the temperature at night is below 90...
It’s Tick Time! What to Know
As temperatures rise and Texans spend more time outdoors, the risk of tick bites (and possibly contracting tick-borne illnesses such as Lyme Disease and Alpha-gal Syndrome) increases. Ticks thrive in areas where there is moisture and...
North Texas Municipal Water District Gives Annual Report to Council
The City Council received an overview of services provided by the North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) during Monday’s meeting and an update on NTMWD’s capital outlook and long-term financial planning. The presentation was part of the City’s annual budget preparation process.
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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....
Richardson Highlights Public Services Crews During National Public Works Week
Before most residents start their day, Richardson’s Public Services crews are already hard at work maintaining the city’s essential infrastructure and services. From repairing and maintaining streets and water lines to collecting recycling and solid waste, these...