Author: Bill Conrad

Community’s response is the Richardson Way

There are many reasons people enjoy Richardson as a place to live and/or work—including good schools, from preschool through college; plentiful parks and green spaces; top-notch City services and programs; and a multicultural atmosphere with a wide variety of businesses, restaurants and faiths. The recent October storms reminded residents of another Richardson advantage—it provides a small-town sense of community amidst one of the largest urban/suburban areas in the nation.

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City Council is updated on tornado recovery efforts

The City Council was briefed last month on the City’s efforts to recover from the Oct. 20 tornado. The initial rounds of storm debris removal utilizing outside contractors are now complete, with future debris removal being handled by City crews. In total, 43,500 cubic yards of vegetative debris and 16,000 yards of construction debris were removed.

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