Interviews Held for City Council Place 3 Vacancy
The City Council conducted interviews with eight applicants for the vacant Place 3 position at Monday night’s meeting. The interviews were conducted in an open meeting and are available for viewing...
STR Temporary Moratorium Expired this Week
The temporary moratorium on short-term rental registration expired Monday, Aug. 25. The moratorium went into effect in May to allow City staff time to use new software to inventory STR...
Testing Underway on Silver Line Bridge Lighting
This week, crews began testing the accent lighting on the recently installed arches on the Silver Line bridge over US 75. The testing and calibration will continue to take place over the...
Last Weekend for Clear the Shelters; Adoption Fees Waived
This is the final weekend for the annual Clear the Shelters event at the Richardson Animal Shelter. Adoption fees are being waived during the month of August, offering people a chance to save money as they welcome a new member to...
Demolition of Building Adjacent to Animal Shelter to Begin Next Week, Some Shelter Parking May be Affected
Demolition of the former Family Medical Building on Plano Road next to the Richardson Animal Shelter is scheduled to begin Aug. 31. A construction fence will be installed around the site, and some parking spaces near the fence may be unavailable during the work....
City Manager Recognized for 30 Years of Service to the City of Richardson
At Monday’s meeting, the Richardson City Council presented a proclamation to City Manager Don Magner recognizing his 30 years of service to the City of Richardson and his commitment to the North Texas region. Don began work in Richardson in 1996 and served in...
Annual Peanut Butter Drive Begins Tuesday
The annual North Texas Food Bank Peanut Butter Drive kicks off Tuesday, with several locations in Richardson where peanut butter jars can be dropped off. Locations include: Network of Community Ministries, 1500 International...
Registration Open for Cottonwood Art Festival Sidewalk Chalk Art Contest
The sidewalk is your canvas at the annual Chalk the Walk Art Contest at Cottonwood Art Festival. Artists have the opportunity to bring to life a masterpiece of their choice on the sidewalks of Cottonwood Park on Oct. 3-4 and a chance...
Vendor Applications Now Open for Culture in The CORE
Applications opened Thursday for vendors at the upcoming Culture in The CORE Food and Music Festival, scheduled for noon-4 p.m. on Nov. 7 in Downtown Richardson. Culture in The CORE brings...
Spots Still Available for Kids Markets at Huffhines Harvest Festival
In partnership with Huffhines Harvest Fest, Kids Markets is returning to the second day of Huffhines Harvest Fest this fall, featuring all-youth vendors (ages 5-17) selling artistic creations, food items and more as they learn about...