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Wildflower! Arts & Music Festival Survey Ends Monday

Wildflower! Arts & Music Festival Survey Ends Monday

There are just a few more days remaining to share your thoughts about Wildflower! Arts & Music Festival in an online survey that’s been available this month, to gather information that will help shape the future of the festival.

City Maintains Highest Credit Rating for 17th Consecutive Year

City Maintains Highest Credit Rating for 17th Consecutive Year

For the 17th consecutive year, both S&P Global Ratings and Moody’s Ratings have reaffirmed the City of Richardson’s Triple A credit rating, the highest level of creditworthiness available. Richardson has maintained its AAA rating from S&P for 19...

Early Voting for Bond & Charter Election Begins Monday 

Early Voting for Bond & Charter Election Begins Monday 

Early voting for the May 2 Joint and Special Election, including the City of Richardson Bond and Charter Election, begins Monday, April 20 and runs through Tuesday, April 28 (note: there is no voting on Tuesday, April 21 due to...

City to Host “Earth Day” Tree Planting Wednesday Morning 

City to Host “Earth Day” Tree Planting Wednesday Morning 

The City of Richardson, in partnership with nonprofit One Earth One Chance, will host an Earth Day Tree Planting event on Wednesday, April 22, from 9-11 a.m. at Crowley Park, South Pavilion, 2551 E. Lookout Dr.   Held during National Volunteer Month, the...

Traffic Signal Box Art Contest Submissions Due Next Friday 

Traffic Signal Box Art Contest Submissions Due Next Friday 

Artists wishing to enter the City’s fifth annual Traffic Signal Box Art Contest have until Friday, April 24, to submit their entries online. “Community” is the theme for this year’s contest, co-sponsored by the Richardson Rotary Club, and winning...

Fire Department Reviews 2025, Looks Ahead in Annual Report 

Fire Department Reviews 2025, Looks Ahead in Annual Report 

Richardson Fire Chief Curtis Poovey presented the Fire Department’s annual report at Monday’s City Council meeting. The report is a comprehensive summary of the department’s 2025 activities and accomplishments and plans for the...

City Council Reviews Ceremonial Policies 

City Council Reviews Ceremonial Policies 

At Monday’s City Council meeting, staff presented recommendations for new policies on municipal flag displays and ceremonial recognitions, along with updates to Richardson’s Days of Recognition.    The proposed flag policy would standardize the...

Temporary Lane Closure Expected on Renner Road Near Wyngate 

Temporary Lane Closure Expected on Renner Road Near Wyngate 

The right lane of westbound Renner Road between Wyngate Boulevard and Clear Spring Drive may be closed to traffic at all times as pavement repair takes place in front of the Shell gas station at the Bush Turnpike. (Note: Only one lane will remain closed overnight. The second lane may be closed as needed from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.) The work is expected to be completed by early May.