Girl Scouts Clean Up Duck Creek, Breckinridge Parks
Local Girl Scouts lived up to the Girl Scout Slogan (“Do a Good Turn Daily”) earlier this month by helping clean up two of the City’s parks.
Ozone Season Begins; Air North Texas Offers “Perks” for Working at Home
Ozone season began last week (it occurs annually March 1-Nov. 30 in North Texas) which means ground-level ozone is usually at its highest concentration during this time.
Rent-A-Bin Program Helps Homeowners Remove Debris
Homeowners are still cleaning up the mess after a recent winter weather storm hit north Texas causing power outages and many frozen pipes to bust.
Know Before You Go: Feeding Ducks Harms Water, Wildlife
Though taking bread to “feed the birds” at area ponds and lakes is a fun tradition for many families, the City’s Health Department wants to remind everyone that more harm than good comes from continuing that practice.
Free SmartScape™ Virtual Lawn Care Seminar: “Green with Envy” March 13
Learn a simple, effective approach to lawn maintenance through a free webinar Saturday, March 13.
Debris Collection Continues; Rent-a-Bins Available
City crews began trash, recycling and Brush and Bulky Item Collection (BABIC) service this week following the recent winter weather event.
Annual Water System Chlorine Maintenance Begins March 1
The North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD), Richardson’s water supplier, will conduct its annual chlorine maintenance on its water transmission system and member cities’ distribution systems March 1-29.
Save the Date: Trash Bash is April 24
The City’s annual Trash Bash is back after being canceled last year due to the pandemic. This year’s event, scheduled for Saturday, April 24, will focus on many of the drive-thru activities that are a regular part of Trash Bash, including document shredding, used book/record/CD/DVD collection, electronics recycling, used cooking oil collection and a collection event for Network of Community Ministries.
It’s Pruning Time in North Texas
With mild daytime temperatures predicted for the coming weeks, it’s the perfect time to get outside and do some pruning.
Prevent Freezing Pipes, Flooding, Costly Repair Bills
With temperatures forecasted to drop into the single digits early next week, take some precautions to prevent frozen pipes.