Free DART Transportation to the Polls on Election Day
On Tuesday, Nov. 4, Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) will be offering free rides to vote throughout the DART service area.
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Author: Bill Conrad
DART Silver Line Now in Service, Ride from Richardson to DFW Airport
With several ribbon cuttings and grand opening celebrations, the DART Silver Line opened last weekend and is now in service, with two new stations in Richardson (at CityLine/Bush and UT Dallas). The 26-mile rail line connects seven cities via 10 stations from Plano to DFW Airport, utilizing quiet, modern Stadler FLIRT trains that meet the EPA’s highest clean-air standards.
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City Council Receives First Briefing on Housing Study Results
Consultant staff from GrowAmerica presented a first briefing on the results from the Housing Needs Assessment and Strategy at Monday’s City Council meeting. The assessment was commissioned by the City in late 2024 to identify current and future housing needs specific to Richardson.
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Citywide Winter Watering Schedule Begins Tomorrow
Beginning Saturday, Nov. 1, residents can water their yards at any time on their twice-per-week designated watering days to avoid freezing temperatures (average first fall frost/light freeze date for Richardson is Nov. 13). If sprinklers run overnight during freezing weather, they can cause dangerous conditions on roads and sidewalks.
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Richardson CARES Class Concludes; Graduates Recognized at City Council Meeting
Members of the seventh Richardson CARES (Citizens Academy & Resource Education Series) class were recognized at Monday’s City Council work session. The 26-member class recently completed eight weekly sessions at a variety of City venues learning about the functions of municipal government and its day-to-day operations.
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