Author: Bill Conrad

The July 2025 print edition of Richardson Today is expected to hit mailboxes next week, just in time for the July 4th holiday. It includes a front-page schedule and map for Richardson’s “Family 4th” event; holiday schedules for City facilities and sanitation; updates on economic development, road and construction projects; and information about National Parks and Recreation month, in which Richardson will host weekly events at our Parks and Recreation facilities.

A brief follow-up presentation concerning proposed changes to the City Charter was presented at this week’s City Council meeting, followed by a public hearing concerning the amendments. The City Council has been reviewing several proposed amendments at its regular work sessions and meetings since June 2, when they were originally presented by the Charter Review Commission.  

The right lane of northbound Custer Parkway between Renner Road and Greenside Drive at the railroad plus the right lane of southbound Custer Parkway between the Bush Turnpike and the railroad may be closed to traffic from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. as sidewalk work takes place related to the DART Silver Line project. The work is expected to be complete by early July.

The right lane of the northbound US 75 frontage road starting 300 feet south of Phillips Street all the way to Kaufman Street may be closed to traffic from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. as a gas leak is repaired. The work is expected