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 Council Reviews Richardson’s FIFA Plans
Richardson City Council received an update on the City’s plans to leverage and prepare for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with staff outlining coordinated marketing, business engagement, and public safety efforts. The City’s Convention and Visitors...
Council Maintains Homestead Exemption
The Richardson City Council reviewed the City’s Over 65 and Disabled Persons Homestead Exemption as part of its annual financial policy review. The exemption, currently set at $160,000, reduces the taxable value of qualifying residents’ homes and results in an average...
Eisemann Center Update Includes Plans to Enhance Growth
This week, the City Council received a comprehensive update on operations at the Eisemann Center, highlighting continued revenue growth, organizational improvements, and a strategy focused on long-term sustainability. Enhancements made over the past three...
Early Voting Underway for March 3 Primary Election
Early voting began this week for the March 3 Democratic and Republican Primary Elections and continues through Friday, Feb. 27. Registered Dallas County voters who are Richardson residents may vote early at any designated Dallas County early voting...
“Safer Streets Richardson” Safety Action Plan Update Presented
The Richardson City Council received an update on the City’s “Safer Streets Richardson” Safety Action Plan, a comprehensive effort to reduce serious accidents on local roadways. The plan, funded through the federal Safe Streets and Roads for All program,...
One More Week for Black History Month Art Contest Entries
There’s just one week left for children and teens to enter the City’s annual Black History Month: “Celebrating Diversity and Inclusion” Art Contest—submissions are due by Saturday, Feb. 28 at 11:59 p.m. Students in grades 1-12 who reside in Richardson...
WF! Student Art Contest Now Open
Entries are now being accepted for the Wildflower! Arts & Music Festival’s 2026 Student Art Contest. Open to all students in grades K-6 who live in Richardson or attend an RISD school, the annual contest features a display...
Utility Work at Arapaho/West Shore intersection Closes Lanes, Causes Detours
The right and center lanes of westbound Arapaho Road between Floyd Road and West Shore Drive may be closed to traffic from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. as new utility construction work take place, part of the West Shore Project. In addition, southbound West Shore Drive north of...
Lane Closures Expected on EB, WB Spring Valley for DART Bus Pad Installation
In three phases on each side, the right lanes of both westbound and eastbound Spring Valley Road between Esperanza Road and Coit Road, may be closed to traffic one phase at a time, from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., as DART...
“PM Pints” Next Thursday Focuses on Inclusion, Accessibility
The IQ®HQ, 1302 E. Collins Blvd.Admission: Free (reserve a spot here)Thursday, Feb. 265-7 p.m. Mark your calendar for an exciting evening of networking, learning and complimentary beverages at this quarterly...










