City Mulches Grass Clippings; Encourages Residents to do Same
Ever wonder what an eco-friendly lawn looks like? Just check out any Richardson park or median—the City practices “mulch mowing,” or mowing and not bagging grass clippings and leaves.
NCTCOG Program Offers Rewards for Working from Home, Keeping Air Cleaner
Get rewarded for the driving miles you save working at home with Try Parking It, a program offered by the North Central Texas Council of Governments to reduce air pollution.
Lake Levels Full; Dry Summer Months Ahead
As the calendar turns to June, the four lakes in the North Texas Municipal Water District’s (NTMWD) service area are all 100 percent full or greater thanks to consistent rain in April and May.
National Trails Day is June 6
Celebrate National Trails Day 2020 tomorrow, June 6, on Richardson’s 40+ miles of trails and walkways found throughout the city.
Lakes are full, but dry summer months ahead
Although, the four lakes in the North Texas Municipal Water District’s (NTMWD) service area are all 100 percent full or greater as a result of consistent rain in April and May, conservation remains very important.
Mosquito Spraying Planned Tuesday and Wednesday
The Richardson Health Department plans to ground spray one area Tuesday night and Wednesday night.
Lawn Watering Options Save Water, Dollars
Free information is plentiful this summer on ways to improve lawn watering, to help lower your water bills and save water.
The “Fourth D” of Mosquito Prevention: Drain
With steady rainfall earlier this week and last weekend, the City is reminding residents to protect themselves from mosquitoes by following The Four D’s of Protection.
Coyote Sightings Normal for North Texas
April-May is birthing season for coyotes, so the increase in coyote sightings around Richardson lately by residents may be due to the fact that male coyotes are out and about more while on the hunt for food to feed their growing families, and are not allowed in the family “den” while the babies are young.
May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month in Richardson
The City is reminding residents that while they are getting outside more as the weather warms up, to be aware not only of preventing mosquito-borne illness, but tick-borne illness as well.