Trash/Recycling/BABIC Schedule Impacts for the Thanksgiving Holiday
There will be NO trash, recycling or Brush and Bulky Item Collection (BABIC) service provided Thursday or Friday, Nov. 28-29. There will be NO make-up days for trash collection or BABIC. Regularly scheduled trash and BABIC service will resume...
City Facilities Schedule for the Thanksgiving Holiday
For the Thanksgiving holiday Nov. 28-29, City facilities will operate according to the following holiday schedule: FacilityOpen/Closed StatusAnimal Shelter(Contact Richardson’s Response Center at 972-744-4111 to report non-emergency animal-related issues.)Closes at 5...
Freezing Temperatures a Possibility on Friday Morning
Richardson is set to potentially get its first freeze of the season this week, with temperatures forecast to drop into the upper 20s or low 30s Thursday night into Friday morning. With the possibility of freezing temperatures, we wanted to remind you of the 4 P’s to...
New Trees to Impact Travelers in The CORE District this Friday
Holiday shoppers in The CORE District should be aware of a tree replacement project taking place on Main Street in front of the Police Department. The project will replace trees damaged during the severe weather event on May 28, as well as those damaged in a recent...
DART Announces Thanksgiving Service Changes
Dallas Area Rapid Transit recently announced several changes for the Thanksgiving holiday, including: Buses and light rail trains will operate on a weekend schedule Thursday, Nov. 28, and Friday, Nov. 29. The Trinity Railway Express will not operate...
Support Local Businesses on Small Business Saturday
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is urging Americans to embrace the spirit of the holiday season by supporting local small businesses on Small Business Saturday, an annual event founded by American Express and celebrating its 15th anniversary in 2024. The...
Kitchen Fires Increase During Holiday Season; Plan Ahead
Did you know that Thanksgiving Day sees more than three times the national daily average of home fires involving cooking equipment? Fire officials urge the importance of kitchen safety and preparedness this holiday season. Key Safety Points: ...
Toy/Food Drive Continues at City Facilities
If you’ll be taking advantage of holiday sales this weekend, don’t forget to add “Toy(s) and Food for Network” to your shopping list. There are two weeks left to bring toys and food to any of 10 City facilities (see list below) for the Fire Department’s annual Toy and...
Richardson Today in Mailboxes Next Week
The December 2024 print edition of Richardson Today is expected to hit mailboxes next week, packed with information about celebrating the holiday season in Richardson. It includes a map and performance schedule for Santa’s Village, a map of the Richardson...
24/7 Lane Closure on Northbound Coit just South of Belt Line
The right lane of northbound Coit Road between Dumont Drive and Belt Line Road may be closed to traffic at all times as street repair work takes place. The work is expected to be complete by early December.