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Council Briefed on Alternative Landscape Strategies in Parks

Council Briefed on Alternative Landscape Strategies in Parks

The Parks and Recreation Department briefed the City Council Monday night on its current landscape maintenance strategies and presented alternatives that could be implemented.  Staff discussed how each type of area—athletic fields, park turf, public buildings,...

Council Updated on Hard-to-Manage Weed

Council Updated on Hard-to-Manage Weed

As part of a presentation on landscape strategies, the City Council received an update on the KR Bluestem weed and why it’s so hard to manage in area medians.  KR Bluestem is an invasive species capable of growing up to 12 inches in just a few days. It was...

Changes Discussed to Matching Funds Beautification Program

Changes Discussed to Matching Funds Beautification Program

Efforts are underway to expand the City’s Matching Fund Beautification Program, which works with area neighborhoods to fund projects and neighborhood entrances and other areas on public right of way. This week, Council gave direction to include projects on privately...

“Council Connection” Launched This Week

“Council Connection” Launched This Week

The first edition of “Council Connection” debuted this week. The new video series is posted on Instagram and Facebook and provides a recap of the previous month’s City Council meetings.  In its inaugural edition, Mayor Pro Tem Ken Hutchenrider provided an...

Council Discusses Resolution to Name Silver Line Bridge for Gary Slagel

Council Discusses Resolution to Name Silver Line Bridge for Gary Slagel

The City Council will consider a resolution at its Nov. 9 meeting to request that the DART Board of Directors name the arches of the Silver Line Bridge over US 75 in recognition of former Richardson Mayor and current DART Board Member Gary Slagel in recognition of his...

Texas Arbor Day Tree Planting Held at Lookout Park

Texas Arbor Day Tree Planting Held at Lookout Park

Volunteers and Parks and Recreation staff planted 35 trees at Lookout Park earlier today in celebration of Texas Arbor Day, which is held annually on the first Friday in November. The tree planting was sponsored by local nonprofit One Earth One Chance. Trees planted...

Holiday Bazaar Continues through Tomorrow

Holiday Bazaar Continues through Tomorrow

The Senior Center’s annual Holiday Bazaar continues tomorrow at the Richardson Senior Center. More than 50 vendors will sell handcrafted goods including pottery, jewelry, knitted hats and blankets, paintings and much more. Get unique and personal gifts for friends and...