Budget Hearing and Adoption Set for Monday
A public hearing on the proposed 2026-27 budget will take place at the Sept. 21 City Council meeting. Following the hearing, the City Council is expected to vote on adoption of both the budget and the tax rate. The proposed tax rate for the 2026-27 fiscal year is $0.54218 per $100 of assessed valuation, unchanged from the current rate.
Council Selects Three Finalists for Second Round of Interviews for Vacant Place 3 Position
The City Council selected three finalists for the vacant Place 3 position at its meeting on Monday. The three candidates will be interviewed in an open and recorded meeting on Monday, Sept. 21. Following the interviews, a lone finalist will be named. The new council member is expected to be appointed Sept. 28.
Learn about Boards and Commissions at Get on Board Reception Next Wednesday
The annual Get on Board reception for boards and commissions will take place on Wednesday, Sept. 23, at Richardson City Hall. The free, come-and-go event provides an opportunity to meet City Council members, learn about the application process, and explore ways to serve the community through one of the City’s boards or commissions.
Public Safety Expo Tomorrow Morning
Join the Richardson Police Department tomorrow for the annual Public Safety Expo at Huffhines Park. There will be police and fire department vehicles on display along with demonstrations from the UAS (drone) Team and a visit from a medical helicopter. Vendors and City services will provide information about safety and emergency preparedness. Meet Chase from Paw Patrol, the National Night Out Knight, the K9 Unit, and much more.
Pet Microchip Scan Stations Installed at Three Locations
Three pet microchip scanning stations were installed this week that will give people who find a lost pet access to a scanner that can determine whether the animal has a microchip.
New Miss Texas Named
Miss Park Cities Stephanie Wendt has been named Miss Texas 2026, assuming the state title following Miss Texas Regan Hutsell’s crowning as the 99th Miss America on Sept. 6.
Peanut Butter Drive Continues Through Sept. 30
The annual North Texas Food Bank Peanut Butter Drive continues through Sept. 30, with several locations in Richardson where peanut butter jars can be dropped off.
Richardson Reads One Book Author Events Held
Two events were held this week with Kate Messner, author of the 2026 Richardson Reads One Book selection, “The Trouble with Heroes.” Messner gave a free lecture to about 900 people Tuesday night at First United Methodist Church and was interviewed by Richardson Assistant Fire Chief Gene Senter in front of a packed house at a luncheon Wednesday at the Eisemann Center.
Traffic Alert on Coit Road Near Arapaho Road
Drivers should expect significant traffic impacts on Coit Road near Arapaho Road through Sept. 21 as Atmos Energy completes utility work.
Grove Road Closure North of Main Street
Northbound Grove Road will be closed just north of Main Street beginning Monday, Sept. 21 and continuing through Tuesday, Sept. 29. The road will be closed weekdays from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. while crews connect to an existing water main crossing Grove Road and replace pavement in the work area. Northbound Grove Road will reopen to traffic by 3:30 p.m. each day, with a possible closure up until 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 23.