June Garden Tasks
The Dallas County Master Gardener Association, Inc., a division of Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, has posted its June Gardening Task List, featuring several to-dos that gardeners should be taking note of this month. Among the group’s recommendations: ...
Mosquito Tests Find First Positive West Nile Results for 2025; Spraying Completed
The Richardson Health Department conducted ground spraying this week in areas of the city (see map) 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...
“Curb Appeal” Workshop Tomorrow
Curb Appeal” Landscaping Workshop City Council Chamber, 2360 Campbell Creek Blvd., Ste. 525 Admission: Free (RSVP needed) Saturday, May 31 10 a.m. Join Certified Arborist Kevin Dillard for an insightful session on how smart landscaping choices can transform your...
Commit to a Clean Air Habit on Clean Air Action Day (Friday, June 6)
Air North Texas, a division of the North Central Texas Council of Governments, is encouraging everyone to commit to doing at least one thing to help improve air quality on Friday, June 6, the 2025 Clean Air Action Day. Better air quality poses fewer health risks to...
Reminder: Drain Standing Water After Heavy Rains to Curb Mosquitoes
In light of recent rains and the recent detection of mosquitoes in Richardson carrying the West Nile virus (see story above under News), it’s even more important to watch for standing puddles of water around your home that could serve as breeding grounds for the...
Sales Tax Holiday this Weekend for Water Conserving, Energy Star Items
Texans can save on the purchase of certain water-efficient and water-conserving products (including plants) as well as energy-efficient appliances during two annual sales tax holidays taking place Saturday-Monday, May 24-26.
Sign-ups Open for Next Weekend’s Free Landscaping Workshop; Part of City’s New “Home Sweet Home” Program
Join Certified Arborist Kevin Dillard for an insightful session on how smart landscaping choices can transform your home’s look and increase its value. Discover how trees, shrubs, seasonal color, lighting and more can enhance your home’s curb appeal.
Free Seeds Available Year-Round at “Seed Library”
The Richardson Public Library offers a variety of store brand and open-pollinated seeds free of charge at its Seed Library, with packets of seeds located in labeled, vintage card catalog drawers across from the Adult Services information desk. The collection includes...
DIY Paper Shreds Belong in the Trash
Did you know that most recycling centers, like the one that serves Richardson, do not accept home-shredded paper? This is because the tiny fragments can clog machinery and are hard, if not impossible, to separate by hand from other recyclables. If you have...
Richardson Public Services Staff Recognized
They may not always be in the spotlight, but the men and women of Richardson’s Public Services Department are truly the unsung heroes of our city. This week is #PublicWorksWeek and we wanted to recognize their dedication, from maintaining roads and vital...