Now is the Time to Plant Fall Tomatoes
If you want tomatoes this fall, now is the time to plant them. According to the Dallas County...
Category: Environment
It’s Tick Time! What to Know
As temperatures rise and Texans spend more time outdoors, the risk of tick bites...
North Texas Municipal Water District Gives Annual Report to Council
The City Council received an overview of services provided by the North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) during Monday’s meeting and an update on NTMWD’s capital outlook and long-term financial planning. The presentation was part of the City’s annual budget preparation process.
Water and Sewer Rate Discussion Continues
At Monday’s City Council meeting, City staff revisited the comprehensive review of the City’s water and sewer rates given at the June 8 meeting and gave a closer look at the recommended rate adjustment scenario. The review is part of preparations for the Council’s annual budget workshop and new budget adoption; a rate increase is needed to maintain minimum fund balance requirements in the Water and Sewer Fund.
Reminder: Drain Standing Water to Curb Mosquitoes
In light of recent rains and the recent detection this month (and this...
Area State Parks Offer Free Summer Events
State parks all across Texas are offering numerous free events this...
Flash Flooding: Things to Know
Since flash flood watches and warnings are often far more numerous during Texas summers than tornado alerts, individuals who never experience flooding firsthand may grow complacent and think “that’s not near me,” or “that won’t really happen here.” But when it does happen “here,” or when traveling across the state, the surprising power of a low level of rushing water can catch people off guard and is a big reason why flooding is the leading weather-related cause of death in Texas.
“Operation Bloomtown” Deadline is Monday
Residents, homeowner associations, organizations and businesses can help “paint the landscape with wildflowers” near their homes, buildings and offices by participating in the City’s annual “Operation Bloomtown” program. Simply identify a median, park or other public area that could use some color and the Parks and Recreation Department will order the seeds and do the planting in the fall, charging only the wholesale cost for both the seeds and labor. Cost is approximately $100 per 1/10 acre, which equals more than 4,300 square feet. Deadline for submitting an application for the program is Monday, June 15; click here to download the application.
Mosquito Tests Find Positive West Nile Results; Spraying Completed
The Richardson Health Department conducted ground spraying this week in one area of the city (see map below) to help prevent the spread of West Nile virus, after a trap located within the spraying location returned mosquitoes that tested positive for carrying the disease. This is the first time Richardson has sprayed for mosquitoes this year.
City’s Retail Water and Sewer Rate Structure Reviewed
The City is reviewing its water and sewer rate structure as part of FY 2026-27 budget preparations, and evaluation results were presented at Monday’s City Council meeting.
Consultant staff provided statistics on current rates, volume/type of customers, consumption and a rate comparison with other member cities of the Noth Texas Municipal Water District and outlined three different scenarios for proposed rate plans.
