Author: Bill Conrad

City Manager Don Magner has announced the appointment of Chris Shacklett as Richardson’s Director of Economic Development. Shacklett has served as the Interim Director of Economic Development since February 2024.

Under the leadership provided by AT&T and Verizon, a new research and development lab has been established at The IQ®HQ facility as part of a nationwide collaboration to pursue research, testing, evaluation and development of the next generation of 5G Radio Access Network (RAN) products and services.

Development Services Department Director Sam Chavez has announced he will retire from the City of Richardson, effective Aug. 30, 2024. Chavez joined the City in April 2009.

You may have seen or heard DART Silver Line trains traveling through the City. The trains are not ready for passengers but are undergoing testing to make sure they are properly functioning before opening to riders.