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...
May Gardening To-Do List
The Dallas County Master Gardener Association, Inc. (DCMGA), a division of Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, has released its Garden Task List for May. The DCMGA’s list of tasks to help your landscape be its prettiest and healthiest...
RCPAAA Electronics Recycling, Document Shredding Tomorrow
The Richardson Citizen Police Academy Alumni Association’s (RPCAAA) spring Electronics Recycling and Document Shredding Event will be held Saturday, May 9 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at The Heights Church, 201 W. Renner Rd. (southwest corner of Renner Road and US 75). Drop...