Category: News

The Richardson City Council on Monday approved two measures related to proposed changes at Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART), supporting a new governance structure and authorizing participation in an updated funding program.

Expanded information about the May 2 Bond and Charter Elections is now available online, including an interactive map of proposed bond projects and a complete list of all 50 proposed City Charter amendments.

A much-needed renovation is currently underway at Heights Family Aquatic Center, as the Parks and Recreation Department works to have the Aquatic Center ready for this year’s summer season.  

The League of American Bicyclists (LAB) this week recognized Richardson with a Silver Bicycle Friendly Business (BFB) award, earning the Municipal Campus a place alongside more than 1,100 businesses across the country contributing to the movement to build a more bicycle friendly America.

Early voting for the March 3 Joint Primary Election ends tonight at 7 p.m. Registered Dallas County voters may vote early at any Dallas County early voting locations. Collin County voters may vote early at any Collin County early voting location.

Due to a recent influx of dogs, the Richardson Animal Shelter is in great need of adopters, fosters, Doggy Day Out volunteers and people willing to share posted information about the dogs with friends and community groups. 

The next stage of the Main Street Reconstruction Project began this week as Oncor started working on relocating its overhead power lines underground, beginning with the installation of underground conduits. Oncor’s work was delayed due to the winter storm that hit the area in late January and the acquisition of a wider easement from the property owner to accommodate the transformer equipment.

Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) will implement updated fare pricing effective March 1. The adjustments are designed to simplify the fare structure, improve equity across rider categories, and support the long-term sustainability of transit service across DART’s 13 member cities. 

The March 2026 print edition of Richardson Today has been sent to the printer and is expected to hit mailboxes next week. The issue includes details on the City’s May 2 Bond and Charter elections, information about the 2026 Wildflower! Arts & Music Festival, and a list of several ways to receive weather alerts.