Author: Jarrod Cheatham

City Photo Contest Winners Announced; Winners Exhibit Begins Jan. 28

City Photo Contest Winners Announced; Winners Exhibit Begins Jan. 28

The City’s Parks and Recreation Department has announced the winners in the 2023 City of Richardson photography contest. Kaye Hargis won both Best of Show and Best of Proficient Division with a photo in the Architecture/Cityscape Black & White category entitled, “Disguising a Parking Garage.” Top honors in the Amateur Adult Division went to Lola Laird for “Monolithic Tomb: Portal to the Afterlife,” entered in the Landscape/Black & White category; and Layne Sandidge won the Student Division with a photo entitled, “Ready to Pounce” in the Captive Animals/Pets category.

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Last Week for Holiday Tree Cycling, Box Recycling

Last Week for Holiday Tree Cycling, Box Recycling

Natural, undecorated and unflocked trees may be dropped off at the Municipal Service Center, 1260 Columbia Dr., and will be turned into mulch and compost to help beautify city parks and landscapes and sold to residents at a discount. Year-round, trees may also be set out at the curb and picked up as part of the City’s weekly Brush and Bulky Item Collection (BABIC). 

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Health Department Seeks Group Cleanup Volunteers for Trash Bash

Health Department Seeks Group Cleanup Volunteers for Trash Bash

The Health Department is looking for groups to take part in this year’s Trash Bash, the City’s annual community event taking place this year April 15. Organizations, companies, friends, neighbors and families have the opportunity to gather together with the shared goal of beautifying and cleaning up local parks and creeks; all trash collection items such as trash bags, gloves and litter tongs are provided by the City. In addition, collections will take place across the city for items such as paper, electronics, eyeglasses, books, clothing and residential cooking oil/grease; watch future editions of Richardson Today for more information.

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