Made in Richardson: Childress Engineering Services
RICHARDSON - Almost exactly one year ago, Childress Engineering Services announced the relocation and expansion of its global headquarters from the Richardson Innovation Quarter to an office building adjacent to the Galatyn Commons corporate office park. Childress...
RFD, OEM Staff Assist with Flood Recovery Efforts in Central Texas
In response to the devastating flooding in Central Texas, four Richardson Fire Department members have been deployed to Williamson County as part of Texas Task Force 2. Texas Task Force 2 is one of the state’s two urban search and rescue teams specially trained to locate, extricate, and provide medical care to victims of natural or man-made disasters. Additionally, a staff member from the City’s Office of Emergency Management (OEM) has been deployed to Austin to support the flood response as part of the Incident Support Task Force. Since the event, first responders from across the state have been working around the clock to assist with recovery efforts. More RFD and OEM staff are prepared to be deployed if needed.
Richardson Offers Sign-Up for Emergency Texts/Alerts
The City of Richardson offers an Emergency Notification System that delivers alerts via phone calls, text messages and e-mails to keep residents informed of critical situations in a timely manner.
“Disaster Preparedness Passports” Available for Children at RPL
If you have children anxious about flooding or asking questions lately about disasters in light of news about the recent Central Texas flooding, Richardson’s “Disaster Preparedness Passport” program can help them feel prepared.
Community Revitalization Award Nominations Now Open
Nominations are now open for the 2025 Community Revitalization Awards recognizing residential and commercial property owners who have enhanced the community by making significant improvements to their properties.
CARES Applications Open Monday
The application period for the 2025 Citizens Academy and Resource Education Series (Richardson CARES) opens Monday, July 14 and runs through Friday, Aug. 1. The free, eight-week series is offered to adults ages 18 and up and provides participants the opportunity to meet City staff, learn about the day-to-day operations of Richardson’s municipal government.
City Hosts Annual Family 4th Celebration at Breckinridge Park
Despite some minor weather impacts, the City of Richardson’s Parks and Recreation Department successfully held its annual Family 4th Celebration at Breckinridge Park.
Parks Department Celebrates National Parks and Recreation Month
Richardson’s Parks and Recreation Department is celebrating National Parks and Recreation Month in July by offering several events for the community, including an Italian Soda Bar next Wednesday and a Drink Giveaway next Friday.
DART to Host Silver Line Update Meeting in Richardson July 15
Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) is continuing its series of summer biannual community meetings to update residents on the progress of the DART Silver Line Regional Rail project.
Lane Closures Expected Near Buckingham/Audelia Intersection
In two phases, first the right lane of westbound Buckingham Road and then the left lanes of eastbound and westbound Buckingham Road, extended 400 feet west of Audelia Road, may be closed to traffic alternately from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. as water utility work takes place. The work is expected to be complete by late July.