Clean Air Action Day is Aug. 3
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 Wednesday, Aug. 3, the 2022 Clean Air Action Day.
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Mosquito Testing Continues; No Positive Test Results Yet
As the Richardson Health Department continues its weekly trapping and testing of mosquitoes, there have been no positive West Nile test results this year in Richardson or positives for any other mosquito-borne illness that would require neighborhood spraying.
14+ Summer Energy-Saving Tips
With triple-digit temperatures throughout this past week and requests issued by the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) for Texans to voluntarily conserve electricity between 2-9 p.m., it’s a good time to learn about ways to cut energy use.
Law Firm Volunteers Clean Up Parks, Set Record
Around 500 volunteers from the Richardson offices of law firm Berry, Appleman & Leiden cleaned up several sections of Spring Creek Nature Area recently as well as the Breckinridge Park playground, in conjunction with the City’s Community & Corporate Environmental Cleanup program (CCECP).
Recycling Blue Bag Giveaways Scheduled
Public Services staff will be at the Richardson Public Library, 900 Civic Center Dr., and Walgreens, 2140 E. Campbell Rd., from 2:30-3:30 p.m. on select dates in July to spread the word about the benefits of recycling.
Residents Advised to Water Only When Needed
Even though water levels at area reservoirs are in good shape going into the hottest months of the year, residents are still urged to water only when needed.
July is Smart Irrigation Month
It is once again time for a reminder to explore best lawn care practices. Shohn Rodgers, Assistant Director of Parks and Planning, said the City's irrigation protocols are unique to particular areas. "Different species of turf grass have different needs. It can be as...
Health Department Observes “Mosquito Control Awareness Week”
Health Department staff were on hand Wednesday at the Library to hand out free mosquito control “dunks,” insect repellent and information about mosquitoes, in honor of National Mosquito Control Awareness Week.
Invasive Beetles Threaten Ash Trees
Texas A&M Forest Service staff and other Texas tree experts have been “sounding the alarm” about the emerald ash borer, a non-native beetle that has been decimating ash trees across the U.S. since 2002 (found in Texas in 2016) and has now been found in Dallas County.