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Council Maintains Homestead Exemption
The Richardson City Council reviewed the City’s Over 65 and Disabled Persons Homestead Exemption as part of its annual financial policy review. The exemption, currently set at $160,000, reduces the taxable value of qualifying residents’ homes and results in an average...
Eisemann Center Update Includes Plans to Enhance Growth
This week, the City Council received a comprehensive update on operations at the Eisemann Center, highlighting continued revenue growth, organizational improvements, and a strategy focused on long-term sustainability. Enhancements made over the past three...
Early Voting Underway for March 3 Primary Election
Early voting began this week for the March 3 Democratic and Republican Primary Elections and continues through Friday, Feb. 27. Registered Dallas County voters who are Richardson residents may vote early at any designated Dallas County early voting...
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.
“Safer Streets Richardson” Safety Action Plan Update Presented
The Richardson City Council received an update on the City’s “Safer Streets Richardson” Safety Action Plan, a comprehensive effort to reduce serious accidents on local roadways. The plan, funded through the federal Safe Streets and Roads for All program,...
One More Week for Black History Month Art Contest Entries
There’s just one week left for children and teens to enter the City’s annual Black History Month: “Celebrating Diversity and Inclusion” Art Contest—submissions are due by Saturday, Feb. 28 at 11:59 p.m. Students in grades 1-12 who reside in Richardson...
WF! Student Art Contest Now Open
Entries are now being accepted for the Wildflower! Arts & Music Festival’s 2026 Student Art Contest. Open to all students in grades K-6 who live in Richardson or attend an RISD school, the annual contest features a display...
Utility Work at Arapaho/West Shore intersection Closes Lanes, Causes Detours
The right and center lanes of westbound Arapaho Road between Floyd Road and West Shore Drive may be closed to traffic from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. as new utility construction work take place, part of the West Shore Project. In addition, southbound West Shore Drive north of...
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Upcoming at the Eisemann Center
The following events are coming up at the Eisemann Center.
Upcoming at UT Dallas
The following event is coming up at UT Dallas.
Chamber Music International gets “Jazzy, Bluesy & Playful” Tomorrow Night
Outstanding artists perform fascinating works by Stravinsky, Elgar, Leonard Bernstein, Amy Beach, Jean Singelee and Marc Eychenne. Featured artists include Chloé Kiffer, violin; Jean Kiffer, saxophone; and Alexander Moutouzkine, piano.
RCC Performs Free Valentine’s Day Concert
The men and women of the Richardson Community Chorale will celebrate Valentine’s Day by sharing some of their favorite songs of love.
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Partenope Ristorante Expanding in The CORE
The City of Richardson announced this week the planned expansion of Partenope Ristorante, a popular Italian restaurant located at 110 S. Greenville Ave. in Downtown Richardson, part of The CORE District. The expansion will increase the restaurant’s footprint within its existing building to provide additional dining space and accommodate growing demand.
Support Small Businesses with “Explore The CORE” Contest
The community is encouraged to support local businesses this holiday season with the “Explore The CORE” contest that began this week, celebrating “Small Business Saturday” in The CORE District.
Partenope Ristorante Expanding in THE CORE District’s “Downtown” neighborhood
The City of Richardson is pleased to announce the planned expansion of Partenope Ristorante, a popular Italian restaurant located at 110 S. Greenville Ave. in Downtown Richardson, part of The CORE District. The expansion will increase the restaurant’s footprint within its existing building to provide additional dining space and accommodate growing demand. Improvements will include new seating areas and upgraded fixtures that enhance the overall customer experience.
“Explore The CORE” Contest Begins Monday for Small Business Saturday
The community is encouraged to support local businesses this holiday season with the “Explore The CORE” contest, celebrating Small Business Saturday in The CORE District.
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Global Bird Count is this Weekend
The 29th annual Great Backyard Bird Count, organized by the National Audubon Society, Cornell Lab of Ornithology and Birds Canada, takes place today (Friday, Feb. 13) through Monday, Feb. 16. Participants are asked to count all birds they see or hear in their backyard or anywhere they’d like for as little as 15 minutes (or as long as they wish) on one or more days of the event and report their sightings online at www.birdcount.org.
Free Shade Gardening Seminar Next Saturday
Dr. Kevin Dillard, certified arborist and Director of Landscape Management at Southern Methodist University, teaches you how to have a beautiful landscape in the shade, including how to analyze your site and choose the best plants for different types of light conditions, such as flowering plants, ground covers and grass. Sponsored by the City of Richardson.
Recycling 101: Aerosol Cans
If you’re a participant in Richardson’s recycling program, you may have wondered, “If steel and aluminum cans are acceptable, does that include aerosol cans?” The answer is no, aerosol cans are not acceptable material for Richardson’s curbside recycling program, because of fire danger they create if the can is full or partially full—a danger to staff as well as trucks and equipment.
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City prepares for Winter Weather
City crews are monitoring roads as freezing rain, sleet, and snow move through the area. Our Public Services team has 1,400 cubic yards of sand and 18 spreader units ready to treat bridges, overpasses, and major intersections. There are three 24-hour warming centers...
Meet 2025 Martin Luther King, Jr. Essay Contest Winner: Lucy Mann
Entries for the City’s Annual “Martin Luther King, Jr. Essay Contest” and the “Black History Month: Celebrating Diversity and Inclusion” Art Contest are now being accepted. Both contests are open to students who live in Richardson or attend school within the city....
Adaptive Night at Santa’s Village
Thursday night, Santa’s Village transformed into a quieter, more comfortable holiday experience for families who benefit from a sensory-friendly celebration. Adaptive Night is designed for children and adults with disabilities to enjoy the magic of the season without...









