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.
“Moth Night” at Breckinridge Park Rescheduled for Tomorrow Night
Breckinridge Park, west side of park along Moroney DriveAdmission: Free, no registration requiredSaturday, June 138-10 p.m. come and go Join us as we explore the hidden beauty, diversity and ecological importance of moths!...
Chigger Season is Here; How to Be Prepared
Recent rains followed by high temperatures are not only the perfect recipe for an increase in mosquitoes, it’s a welcoming environment for chiggers as well. The itch from a chigger bite is much more intense and longer...
DSNDP Volunteers Mark Stormwater Drains
Fourteen volunteers came together last Sunday for a Stormwater Drains Marking event in collaboration with the City’s Health Department and organized by global nonprofit DSNDP (Dr. Shri Nanasaheb Dharmadhikari Pratishthan). The volunteers marked 63 storm drains along a...
June Gardening Task List
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: Plant...
Clean Air Action Day is Friday; Time to Commit to a Daily Clean Air Habit
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 5, the 2026 Clean Air Action Day. Better air quality poses fewer health...
“The Beauty of Biodiversity” Tomorrow
Join North Texas Master Naturalists, Chrissy and Sean Cortez-Mathis, to discover how native plants can transform an ordinary yard into a vibrant habitat that supports wildlife while creating a beautiful, lower-maintenance landscape. Sponsored by the Richardson Public Library in conjunction with Richardson Reads One Book. For adults and teens.
NCTCOG Offers Grilling and Gathering Advice for Cleaner Air
Hosting a Memorial Day picnic? Outdoor gatherings can be both enjoyable and environmentally friendly with this advice from the North Central Texas Council of Governments’ Air North Texas division:
City Hosts Sustainable Gardening Workshop is Tomorrow; Spots Still Available
Richardson IQ®HQ, 1302 E. Collins Blvd.Cost: Free (Registration required; click here to register)Saturday, May 1610 a.m. Led by Dr. Kevin L. Dillard, this workshop provides participants with a comprehensive introduction to...
Drought, Rain Can Affect Home Foundations
Home foundation problems are common in North Texas. Both dry and wet conditions can cause issues with foundations, meaning homeowners need to pay attention to their foundations year-round. During times of drought, the soil can contract and pull away from...