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Arts Grant Applications Now Open
The City of Richardson will again offer arts grants to area arts organizations for the coming fiscal year, with an application period that runs through Thursday, July 30. The arts grants offer financial assistance for the cost associated with a full season of...
All City Pools Open for Summer Swim Season Tomorrow
Summer officially begins in Richardson tomorrow (Saturday, May 30) when all City neighborhood pools and the Heights Family Aquatic Center begin their weekly summer schedules. Heights Family Aquatic Center will be open noon-8 p.m. Tuesdays-Sundays;...
Silver Line Bridge Arch Work Begins Next Thursday, Lane/Road Closures plus Silver Line Service Changes Expected
Installation of the south side arch for the Silver Line bridge over US 75 is planned to begin next Thursday evening, June 4, wrapping up early Monday, June 8. Closures of US 75, the frontage roads and Renner Road will be necessary during the installation...
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.
Renner Road Two-Lane Closure Underway for Water Valve Replacement
Construction work began this week on the Renner Road at Wyndham Lane Large Valve Improvement Project that involves replacing a 24-inch water valve. Work is taking place in the eastbound lanes of Renner Road just west of Wyndham Lane,...
First Furniture Delivery Arrives for Library Renovation
New shelves for the Richardson Public Library arrived this week as renovation work on the Arapaho Road facility heads into its final phase. Crews are currently assembling the bookshelves on the top floor. Ongoing...
Arts Grant Applications Open Monday
The City of Richardson will again offer arts grants to area arts organizations for the coming fiscal year, with an application period that starts Monday, June 1 and runs through Thursday, July 30. The arts grants offer financial assistance for the...
Richardson Today in Mailboxes Next Week
The June 2026 print edition of Richardson Today is expected to hit mailboxes next week. Read about the recent Bond and Charter Election results as well as major street and utility projects taking place in...
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Arts Grant Applications Open Monday
The City of Richardson will again offer arts grants to area arts organizations for the coming...
Live Music All Day in The CORE/Lockwood Neighborhood Tomorrow
Oak Highlands Brewery, 500 Lockwood Dr.Admission: FreeSaturday, May 30 Noon-11...
“First Thursday Drum Circle” in The CORE/Interurban Neighborhood Next Week
Four Bullets Brewery, 640 N. Interurban St.Cost: Free, no RSVP requiredThursday, June 47-9...
“Kong’s Night Out” Begins Two-Week Run at RTC Next Friday Night
Richardson Theatre Centre, 518 W. Arapaho...
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1418 Coffee Announces New Location in Downtown Richardson/CORE District
Popular North Texas coffee brand 1418 Coffee has announced plans to open a new location on Main Street in the Downtown Neighborhood of The...
Richardson Named in Top 20 “Best Places to Live”
For the seventh year in a row, Richardson has been named a Top 20 “Best City to Live in America” by Niche, a Pennsylvania-based company...
CORE District Development Part of Private-Public Partnership
HSR and Tokyu Land Corporation Break Ground on 281-Unit Multifamily Community in Richardson, Texas The project is scheduled to be...
Developer Receives Award for Belt & Main
Catalyst Urban Development was recognized this week with the 2026 Innovation in Development Practice Award for the Belt & Main project, at the Urban Land Institute (ULI) Impact Awards held this week.
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Clean Air Action Day is Friday; Time to Commit to a Daily Clean Air Habit
Air North Texas, a division of the North Central Texas Council of Governments, is encouraging everyone to commit to doing at least one thing to help improve air quality on Friday, June 5, the 2026 Clean Air Action Day. Better air quality poses fewer health...
“The Beauty of Biodiversity” Tomorrow
Join North Texas Master Naturalists, Chrissy and Sean Cortez-Mathis, to discover how native plants can transform an ordinary yard into a vibrant habitat that supports wildlife while creating a beautiful, lower-maintenance landscape. Sponsored by the Richardson Public Library in conjunction with Richardson Reads One Book. For adults and teens.
NCTCOG Offers Grilling and Gathering Advice for Cleaner Air
Hosting a Memorial Day picnic? Outdoor gatherings can be both enjoyable and environmentally friendly with this advice from the North Central Texas Council of Governments’ Air North Texas division:
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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...





