Author: Bill Conrad

Richardson Economic Development Department Receives TEDC Award 

Richardson Economic Development Department Receives TEDC Award 

The Richardson Economic Development Department has received the 2025 Economic Excellence Recognition Award from the Texas Economic Development Council (TEDC). The Council’s Economic Excellence Recognition program highlights economic development organizations across the state that meet a desired threshold of professionalism, based on the professional development of their governing board or council, as well as the economic development director and professional staff.

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Eisemann Center Certified as Sensory Inclusive 

Eisemann Center Certified as Sensory Inclusive 

City staff announced this week that the Eisemann Center has achieved the designation, “KultureCity Sensory Inclusive Certified Venue.” This means that the venue has implemented thoughtful accommodations designed to enhance the live performance experience for sensory-sensitive individuals. These include sensory-inclusive training for staff, clearly identified quiet areas, and the availability of sensory bags equipped with noise-reducing headphones, fidget tools and visual cue cards.

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Animal Shelter in Need of Adopters 

Animal Shelter in Need of Adopters 

Due to a recent influx of dogs, the Richardson Animal Shelter is in great need of adopters, fosters, Doggy Day Out volunteers and people willing to share posted information about the dogs with friends and community groups. 

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Main Street Reconstruction Resumes 

Main Street Reconstruction Resumes 

The next stage of the Main Street Reconstruction Project began this week as Oncor started working on relocating its overhead power lines underground, beginning with the installation of underground conduits. Oncor’s work was delayed due to the winter storm that hit the area in late January and the acquisition of a wider easement from the property owner to accommodate the transformer equipment.

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