Author: Bill Conrad

Enhancements Planned for Wildflower! 2026   

Several changes are in store for Richardson’s next Wildflower! Arts & Music Festival, according to a briefing given by Community Events staff at Monday’s City Council meeting. Next year marks the 34th anniversary of the festival, which will feature more than 110 performers on six stages, and staff are in the final planning stages for the event.

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Altrusa Names Outstanding Women, Gives “Check” to City 

Altrusa International of Richardson, Inc. held its annual “Outstanding Women of Today—Builders of Tomorrow” awards luncheon earlier today at the Richardson DoubleTree Hotel. During the event, a ceremonial check for $488,452 was presented to the City representing more than 14,040 hours of volunteer time provided by the organization during the past year.

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Lane Closures Expected Near PGBT, Shiloh Intersection 

The right lane of the westbound President George Bush Turnpike (PGBT) frontage between Shiloh Road and Breckinridge Boulevard, and the right lanes of northbound and southbound Shiloh Road between the PGBT and Breckinridge Boulevard, may be closed to traffic from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. as fiber optic work takes place. The work is expected to be complete by late January 2026.

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