Council Hears Funding Mechanisms for Future Housing Discussions
The City Council was briefed Monday on Housing Finance Corporations (HFC) and Public Facility Corporations (PFC) and how they can address the needs identified in the City’s Housing Needs Assessment. The assessment was commissioned by the City in late 2024 to identify current and future housing needs specific to Richardson. Reviewing and discussing the next steps in the assessment was one of the tactics adopted by the City Council for its 2025-27 term.
Nomination Deadline for Community Revitalization Awards is Sunday
The deadline for nominations for the 2026 Community Revitalization Awards is this Sunday, Oct. 25, at 11:59 p.m. The awards recognize residential and commercial property owners who have enhanced the community through significant property improvements.
Santa’s Village Setup Begins
Work began this week at Huffhines Park to prepare the venue for Santa’s Village, the City’s miniature holiday town. It may seem early, but in order to be ready in time for December visitors, set-up begins immediately following Huffhines Harvest Fest. The dwellings are in place at the park, and decorating will begin in November.
Christmas Parade Registration Opens Monday
Registration opens Monday for Richardson’s 54th Annual Christmas Parade, to be held Saturday, Dec. 5. This year’s parade theme is “Favorite Holiday Movies.” Individuals and groups are encouraged to interpret the theme with costumes, vehicles, pets and floats.
SBA Disaster Loan Deadline Approaching for Texas Businesses, Private Nonprofits
The U.S. Small Business Administration is reminding eligible small businesses and private nonprofit organizations that were impacted by the excessive rain occurring March 21-July 8, 2025, to apply for low-interest federal economic injury disaster loans before the Nov. 19 deadline.
Early Voting for Nov. 3 Election Ends Oct. 30
Early voting in Texas for the Nov. 3 General Election takes place through Friday, Oct. 30, with Texas voters able to vote at any early voting location within their county of residence.
Bike Rodeo is Tomorrow at Huffhines Park
The City of Richardson and BikeDFW are co-hosting the City’s biannual bike rodeo Saturday, Oct. 24, from 10-11:30 a.m. at Huffhines Park. This free, family-friendly event gives kids the opportunity to learn bike safety skills in a fun, hands-on environment. In addition to a bicycle safety course, the event offers free minor bicycle repairs, a helmet fit check, bike skills activities and games.
Lane Closure on Custer Parkway at Campbell Road
Drivers should expect temporary northbound closures on Custer Parkway at Campbell Road Monday and Tuesday (Oct. 26-27), as Atmos Energy begins work to relocate an existing gas line. Closures are expected to take place during non-peak traffic hours from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Drivers should plan for delays and use alternate routes when possible.
Fiber Optic Work to Close Lanes at Intersection of Collins Boulevard and Alma Road
The bike lane on eastbound Collins Boulevard extending 650 feet east of Alma Road, as well as the bike lane on southbound Alma Road extending 650 feet south of Collins Boulevard may be closed to traffic from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. for fiber optic work. The project is expected to wrap up by mid-January, weather permitting.
How to Tell Black and Orange Butterflies Apart
If you have been in a garden lately, you may have noticed black and orange butterflies flying around. At this time of year, three species of black and orange butterflies frequent North Texas: Monarchs, Queens and Gulf Fritillaries. While they look similar at first glance, the Dallas County Master Gardeners has some tips on how to tell them apart.