Republic Services Recycling Center Tour July 23
The City of Richardson, in partnership with Republic Services, is offering exclusive opportunity for residents to participate in guided recycling tours at the Republic Services facility in Plano.
July Gardening To-Do List
The Dallas County Master Gardener Association, Inc. (DCMGA), a division of Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, has released its Garden Task List for July.
Recycling Delayed in Some Neighborhoods in Richardson Panhandle
Recycling collection will not be completed today in some neighborhoods in the Richardson panhandle. Crews will complete as much as possible before sunset today, but they will not be able to complete collections along their entire routes. They will start again tomorrow morning at 7 a.m. to complete collections before the end of the day tomorrow.
July is Smart Irrigation Month
Although summer heat blankets the entire region, lawn care isn’t one-size-fits-all. Smart Irrigation Month in July is a reminder to explore best practices when watering your lawn.
Litter Cleanup July 18 at Breckinridge Park
The Sigma Alpha Epsilon Chapter from the University of Texas at Dallas and One Earth One Chance, in partnership with the City of Richardson, are holding a litter cleanup Saturday, July 18 at Breckinridge Park. Volunteers will pick up the litter with grabbers and gloves. Minors must be accompanied by an adult.
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.
Water and Sewer Rate Discussion Continues
At Monday’s City Council meeting, City staff revisited the comprehensive review of the City’s water and sewer rates given at the June 8 meeting and gave a closer look at the recommended rate adjustment scenario. The review is part of preparations for the Council’s annual budget workshop and new budget adoption; a rate increase is needed to maintain minimum fund balance requirements in the Water and Sewer Fund.
Reminder: Drain Standing Water to Curb Mosquitoes
In light of recent rains and the recent detection this month (and this week) of mosquitoes in several areas of Richardson carrying the West Nile virus, it’s important to watch for standing puddles of water around your home that could...