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.
Bond and Charter Open House Events Begin Tomorrow
Two open houses will be held this month for the May 2 Richardson Bond and Charter elections. The events are offered as an opportunity to learn more about each measure that will be on the ballot. City staff will be available to answer questions and provide information about proposed projects and impact of amendments.
Municipal Closings for Easter Holiday
The Animal Shelter, Eisemann Center and Sherrill Park Golf Course will remain open on Easter Sunday. All other City facilities that are typically open on Sundays will be closed and will reopen Monday following their normal operating schedules.
Developer Receives Award for Belt & Main
Catalyst Urban Development was recognized this week with the 2026 Innovation in Development Practice Award for the Belt & Main project, at the Urban Land Institute (ULI) Impact Awards held this week.
April Recognized as Month of Volunteerism
The Richardson City Council has designated April as the City’s Month of Volunteerism, recognizing the important role volunteers play in supporting City programs, services and events throughout the community. The observance is intended both to acknowledge current volunteers and encourage broader participation in community service by highlighting the many ways people can get involved.
Landscape Watering Schedule Changed to Summer Conservation
Richardson began its annual summer water conservation plan this week, to help reduce the amount of water lost to evaporation during higher temperatures.
Annual Chlorine Maintenance Concludes for 2026
The annual 28-day chlorine maintenance conducted by the North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD), Richardson’s water supplier, ended Monday, March 30.
Richardson Reads One Book Announces 2026 Selection
Richardson Reads One Book has announced “The Trouble with Heroes” as this year’s RROB selection. The book, written largely in verse, is from New York Times best-selling author Kate Messner and invites readers to explore a story about grief, growth and finding strength in unexpected places.
Cottonwood Art Festival’s 2026 Emerging Artists Announced
en RISD high school artists have been selected for the Cottonwood Art Festival’s 2026 Emerging Artist program, sponsored by Neighborhood Credit Union. The Emerging Artist Program is an annual innovative mentoring program that gives art students real-world experience in the professional art world, including getting the chance to sell their work at the spring Cottonwood Art Festival .
“Real Heroes” Nominations Now Open
To celebrate volunteers who go above and beyond, local nonprofit Richardson Real Heroes is accepting nominations through April 30 for its 2026 Richardson Real Hero “Annie Award.” The awards program began in 2010 and is the only citywide program that recognizes extraordinary volunteers whose work benefits the Richardson community. Selected recipients are celebrated at the Eisemann Center in late August.
Renner Road Pavement Work Underway Near Routh Creek Parkway
In two phases, the right and center lanes of eastbound Renner Road between Routh Creek Parkway and Plano Road may be closed to traffic alternately at all times, as pavement repair is taking place. 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 finished by late April.