Use Caution Around Fuzzy Caterpillars
Nature lovers beware—sometimes the “cutest” looking caterpillars, the fuzzy kind that curious children want to touch, may pack a painful “punch.” A few kinds of caterpillars in Texas carry irritating or venomous hairs, and since there was an abundance of spring...
Lake Levels Good as North Texas Heads into Dry Season
As the calendar turns to June, the six lakes in the North Texas Municipal Water District’s (NTMWD) service area are each currently 100 percent full due to consistent rain in April and May.
Drain Swimming Pools Legally
With swimming season upon us, many pool owners have been conducting maintenance to get their pool ready for the summer, and the Health Department reminds homeowners to keep chlorinated pool water and discharge of filter backwash out of streets and storm drains—City...
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.