Author: Bill Conrad

Time is running out to register to vote in the May 2 Joint and Special election, which includes the Richardson Bond and Charter elections. Voter registration applications must be postmarked by Thursday, April 2 or brought in person to the county registrar’s office by end of business on that day in order to participate.

Due to Richardson City Council’s longstanding practice of not scheduling meetings on the fifth Monday of the month, there will be no City Council work session or meeting Monday, March 30. The City Council will next meet Monday, April 6 at 6 p.m. 

The April 2026 print edition of Richardson Today is expected to hit mailboxes next week. Since April is National Volunteer Month, the issue features a special focus on volunteer opportunities in Richardson, along with Economic Development news, construction updates, and information about the City’s upcoming festivals and events, including the annual Trash Bash set for April 11. 

During Phase 7 of the 36-inch water line installation being conducted by the North Texas Municipal Water District, the right lane of northbound Custer Parkway from Renner Road to 15th Street in Plano may be closed to traffic. The work is expected to wrap up in February 2027. Note: If a two-lane closure is needed, it will be only allowed from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.  

The right, center and left lanes of westbound Spring Valley Road between Greenville Avenue and Lingco Drive may be closed to traffic alternately starting March 30, as pavement repair takes place following a water line connection. At least two lanes will be closed from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. At 3:30 p.m. every day there will be at least two through lanes open to traffic, and one lane may be kept closed overnight until all three lanes are poured, one at a time. The work is expected to be completed in early April.