Category: News

There will be NO trash, recycling or Brush and Bulky Item Collection (BABIC) service provided Thursday or Friday, Nov. 27-28. There will be NO make-up days for trash collection or BABIC. Regularly scheduled trash and BABIC service will resume on Monday, Dec. 1.

The 20th Annual Gobble Hobble is set for tomorrow morning, featuring a 5K and a 1-mile Fun Run. Both events will start and finish at Galatyn Park Urban Center, winding through Galatyn Woodland Preserve and Spring Creek Nature Area. The action kicks off at 8 a.m., with proceeds benefiting the Richardson Boys & Girls Club.

Collection bins are being set up this week at numerous City facilities in preparation for the Fire Department’s annual Toy and Food Drive, which begins Monday, Nov. 24 and benefits the clients served by Network of Community Ministries. Bins will be located at 10 facilities.    

The Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) Board of Directors approved two key contracts this week that will improve security and cleanliness across the system, representing a $24.6M investment in improved rider experiences.

Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, there will be no City Council work session or meeting Monday, Nov. 24. The City Council will next meet Monday, Dec. 1 at 6 p.m.     

The left lanes of southbound and northbound Jupiter Road between Infocom Drive and Bluebonnet Drive, and the inside left turn lanes of northbound and southbound Jupiter Road at Renner Road, may be closed to traffic from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. as underground boring takes place to repair wiring and fix streetlight outages. The work is expected to be finished by late February.

The City of Richardson is now hiring for the following positions.

Meet Raven! This 3-year-old pitbull mix has been with us since July 9, and she’s ready for a fresh start. Raven was treated for heartworms and is now on the path to a healthy, happy life. She’s sweet, friendly with people and would love to be the only dog in a home where she can be your one and only. If you’re looking for a loyal companion, come meet Raven—she just might be your perfect match!

The newly renovated Richardson Animal Shelter officially opened this week. Thanks to the voter-approved 2021 Bond Program, the Shelter, located at 1330 Columbia Dr., now features a brand-new main entrance, updated façade, expanded staff offices, a refreshed staff break area, additional storage rooms and updated staff and public restrooms.

Parks and Engineering staff presented candidate projects for a possible 2026 bond election at Monday’s City Council meeting.