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Early Voting Continues through July 10

Jul 8, 2020

Early voting for the July 14 primary runoff election continues through July 10.

Art on Display at Rec Centers

Jul 8, 2020

The Richardson Civic Art Society (RCAS) recently hung two art exhibits at Huffhines and Heights recreation centers, which will be on display to the public through the middle of August.

Sign Me Up for Paperless Billing

Jul 8, 2020

This week the City’s water customer service group launched a paperless billing campaign to try to increase the number of customers who have signed up for paperless billing.

Due to recent activity reported by one of the utility companies that serves Richardson, the City is helping to put out the reminder that utility company workers should NEVER ask for an in-person payment under any circumstances.

Fireworks Shows Available In-Person, Virtually

Jul 2, 2020

While Richardson canceled its annual Family 4th Celebration due to COVID-19, several other North Texas cities are having fireworks shows that people can watch either virtually or in-person from their vehicle.

Richardson Community Band Offers Online Audio of Past Concerts

Jul 2, 2020

The Richardson Community Band is helping the community get in a patriotic spirit for the Fourth of July holiday with online audio of past performances.

“Family 4th at Home” Features Several Activities

Jul 2, 2020

Richardson’s “Family 4th at Home” celebration began this week, with a different activity posted online each day.

Library Hosts “Lady Liberty” Storytime Online

Jul 2, 2020

The Library helped the Parks and Recreation Department kick off Richardson’s “Family 4th at Home” this week with “Storytime with Lady Liberty,” an online storytime led by “The Statue of Liberty” reading the book, “Lady Liberty’s Holiday,” by Jen Arena.

Asleep at the Wheel Concert Canceled at Eisemann Center

Jul 2, 2020

Asleep at the Wheel’s 50th Anniversary Tour concert, scheduled to be performed at the Eisemann Center later this month, has been canceled due to ongoing concerns related to the spread of COVID-19.

2020 “Texas Superstar” Plant Guide Now Available

Jul 2, 2020

The “Texas Superstar” plant guide, a free, go-to guide for gardeners, landscapers and retailers featuring the best plants for Texas, has been updated and is now available online here as well as in printed form.