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Council Continues Discussion Re: Days of Recognition, Ceremonial Recognition Policies
A discussion at Monday’s Richardson City Council work session focused on how the City recognizes secular holidays, observances, and other commemorative events. The presentation centered on proposed policies governing City Days of Recognition and ceremonial...
Council Reviews Refined Designs, Policy for “Key to the City”
A proposed policy governing the City of Richardson’s "Key to the City" award took another step forward Monday as City Council reviewed updated guidelines and new design concepts during its work session. The proposed award would feature a ceremonial key engraved...
Library Card Design Contests Open
Richardson residents of all ages will have an opportunity to showcase their creativity and help design a future library card as the Richardson Public Library launches two art contests—one for adults ages 19 and older and another for children and teens ages 3-18—with...
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.
DART Light Rail, TRE to Temporarily Increase Service Beginning Monday
DART riders will see more frequent train service and expanded rail capacity this summer as Dallas Area Rapid Transit implements temporary service enhancements to support increased travel demand associated with FIFA World Cup 26™ activities in North Texas. From...
Lane, Street Closures Near Campbell Road/Lakeside Affects Access to Eastside Development
The right lane of eastbound Campbell Rd extended 300 ft west of Lakeside Boulevard, as well as the entire Lakeside Boulevard driveway leading into the Eastside development, may be closed to traffic at all times while the Lakeside driveway is replaced. Both eastbound...
Expect Lane Closures at Arapaho/Hampshire Intersection for Traffic Signal Work
Various right lanes at the intersection of Arapaho Road and Hampshire Lane may be closed to traffic alternately from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. for a traffic signal rebuild, including fixtures and ramps. The work is expected to be completed by late July.
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., presentation at 9 a.m.) Enjoy a cup of coffee while learning from guest speaker Jane Wigginton, MD, Chief Medical Officer at...
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RCB Kicks Off Outdoor Summer Concert Series Sunday Night
Huffhines Park Pavilion, in the Children’s Forest behind Fire Station 4, 1500 Apollo Rd.Admission:...
Family Improv Tomorrow Night at The Core Theatre
518 W. Arapaho, Ste. 115Tickets: $5-$10 (ticket link)Saturday, June 67:30 p.m. Have fun exploring...
Arts Grant Applications Now Open
The City of Richardson will again offer arts grants to area arts organizations for the coming...
Arts Grant Applications Open Monday
The City of Richardson will again offer arts grants to area arts organizations for the coming...
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Arapaho Center Station Development on Hold
City leadership announced this week that Richardson’s redevelopment efforts at the Arapaho Center Station property are being placed...
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...
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DSNDP Volunteers Mark Stormwater Drains
Fourteen volunteers came together last Sunday for a Stormwater Drains Marking event in collaboration with the City’s Health Department and organized by global nonprofit DSNDP (Dr. Shri Nanasaheb Dharmadhikari Pratishthan). The volunteers marked 63 storm drains along a...
June Gardening Task List
The Dallas County Master Gardener Association, Inc., a division of Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, has posted its June Gardening Task List, featuring several to-dos that gardeners should be taking note of this month. Among the group’s recommendations: Plant...
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...
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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...