Author: Bill Conrad

The partnership of the City of Richardson and the University of Texas at Dallas won first place in the Large Community Division of the annual Healthier Texas Community Challenge. The eight-week competition wrapped up in March and included 110 cities across five divisions.

Installation of the arches that will be placed at the Silver Line bridge over US 75 is expected to begin next month. The bridge will feature two arches; one on the south side and one on the north side.

The City budget remains on track with its current fiscal year outlook, according to the 2025-26 Second Quarter Financial Report presented by City staff at Monday’s City Council meeting. The Second Quarter Report represents activity from Jan. 1-March 31.

The Richardson Police Department held a memorial service Thursday morning at the Richardson Police Department Headquarters honoring the eight Texas peace officers killed in the line of duty in 2025, in conjunction with National Peace Officers Memorial Day.

The University of Texas at Dallas kicked off its Spring 2026 Commencement Ceremonies with a doctoral hooding ceremony this afternoon, with many more graduation events and ceremonies scheduled to take place through next Wednesday, May 20.