Author: Bill Conrad

To celebrate volunteers who go above and beyond, local nonprofit Richardson Real Heroes is accepting nominations through April 30 for its 2026 Richardson Real Hero “Annie Award.” The awards program began in 2010 and is the only citywide program that recognizes extraordinary volunteers whose work benefits the Richardson community. Selected recipients are celebrated at the Eisemann Center in late August.  

In two phases, the right and center lanes of eastbound Renner Road between Routh Creek Parkway and Plano Road may be closed to traffic alternately at all times, as pavement repair is taking place. Only one lane will remain closed overnight. The second lane may be closed as needed from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. The work is expected to be finished by late April. 

Temporary light poles and fixtures installed along Custer Parkway south of Lookout Drive are scheduled to be removed in April as part of the next phase of the Custer Parkway Improvement Project, with lane closures expected as the work takes place. 

Sign-ups are now open for two City-sponsored competitions coming up Saturday, April 18, with several spots available in each: