Richardson City Council Directs City Manager to Notify Developer that Economic Development Agreement for Palisades Development is Void
At the conclusion of its regular meeting on April 22, the Richardson City Council voted unanimously to direct City Manager Don Magner to notify JP-KBS Holdings LLC that the City considers the economic development agreement for the Palisades Planned Development project void and that the City does not intend to make any payments pursuant to the agreement.
City of Richardson’s Engineering and Capital Projects Department to Host Open House Saturday, April 27
The City of Richardson’s Engineering and Capital Projects Department is hosting an Open House Saturday, April 27 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at Richardson City Hall, 2360 Campbell Creek Blvd., Suite 525. The community can attend and learn more about the status of projects...
Trash Bash Canceled Due to Weather Forecast
Due to the possibility of severe weather on Saturday, April 20, all activities related to Trash Bash have been canceled.
Class 1 ISO Rating Reaffirmed
For the third consecutive time since 2014, the Insurance Services Office (ISO) has given the City of Richardson a Class 1 ISO rating, an endorsement of the City’s commitment to protect property from fire damage, thus saving property owners money through lower insurance rates.
Music Lineup Set for May Cottonwood Art Festival
The City’s upcoming Cottonwood Art Festival, May 4-5 at Cottonwood Park, will feature more than 15 musical acts on two stages in addition to the festival’s noted art show, food and beverage purveyors, and children’s art activities.
Bike Racks New Addition for Cottonwood/Wildflower
The Cottonwood Arts Festival and Wildflower! Arts & Music Festival will be bike friendly this May as designated bicycle parking and bicycle racks are being added outside select gates, to accommodate attendees who’d like to bike to the festival.
Wildflower! Student Art Contest Entries Due Thursday
Entries are being accepted for the Wildflower! Arts & Music Festival’s 2024 Student Art Contest through next Thursday, April 25. Open to all students in grades K-6 who live in Richardson or attend an RISD school, the contest features the winning artwork in the Eisemann Center throughout the festival weekend, May 17-19.
Spring Neighborhood Leadership Workshop Features “Envision Richardson”
The City’s 2024 Spring Neighborhood Leadership Workshop was held earlier this week at the Senior Center.
Traffic Signal Box Art Submissions Due Thursday; Winning Artists Receive $200 Prize
Computer-created art submissions are being accepted through Thursday, April 25 for the City’s third annual Traffic Signal Box Art Contest. “Technology and Education” is the theme for this year’s event, co-sponsored by the Richardson Rotary Club.
Bois d’Arc Lake Now Open for Recreational Use
Bois d’Arc Lake is now open for recreational use after spring rains brought the lake level up to near full.