Author: Bill Conrad

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.

Pavement replacement work will begin next week at the intersection of Lookout Drive and Custer Parkway as part of the Custer Parkway Reconstruction Project.

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.

Due to anticipated weather, the Richardson East Rotary Club has rescheduled their annual “Party at the Park,” event for Saturday, Nov. 8. The event will feature trick-or-treat goodies, kids’ crafts, refreshments and info on the club’s Annie’s Place pavilion fundraising campaign.