Author: Bill Conrad

Huffhines Recreation Center will be closed next Wednesday and Thursday, March 25-26, as a deep cleaning takes place. The work is part of a scheduled effort to conduct comprehensive cleanings at the City’s recreation centers, going beyond routine maintenance and “after-hours” cleaning to focus on areas that experience heavy use or dust buildup.

Amazon staff updated the City Council at Monday’s meeting regarding steps the company has taken to address community concerns about its Prime Air Drone Delivery service. The service began in Richardson in December and is located at Amazon’s fulfillment center at 3051 Research Dr. Concerns have included flight paths and frequent noise.

The City of Richardson received a “clean” unmodified audit opinion for its 2024–25 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), according to independent auditors who presented their findings at Monday’s City Council meeting.

At Monday’s regular meeting, City staff briefed Council members on the City Charter’s requirements for filling vacancies on the Council and presented recommendations to help clarify the appointment process.

The Richardson Fire Department, Police Department and Office of Emergency Management hosted a “Scouting Public Safety Day” merit badge event last Saturday at the City’s Fire Training Center, providing Scouts with hands-on learning opportunities related to public safety.