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.
Amazon Discusses Drone Delivery Adjustments with City Council
Amazon staff updated the City Council at Monday’s meeting regarding steps the company has taken to address community concerns about its Prime Air Drone Delivery service. The service began in Richardson in December and is located at Amazon’s fulfillment center at 3051 Research Dr. Concerns have included flight paths and frequent noise.
City Receives Clean Audit for 2024–25 Financial Report
The City of Richardson received a “clean” unmodified audit opinion for its 2024–25 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), according to independent auditors who presented their findings at Monday’s City Council meeting.
City Council Reviews Procedures for Filling Council Vacancies
At Monday’s regular meeting, City staff briefed Council members on the City Charter’s requirements for filling vacancies on the Council and presented recommendations to help clarify the appointment process.
Scouts Earn Public Safety Merit Badges at Richardson Training Event
The Richardson Fire Department, Police Department and Office of Emergency Management hosted a “Scouting Public Safety Day” merit badge event last Saturday at the City’s Fire Training Center, providing Scouts with hands-on learning opportunities related to public safety.
Recreation Center Deep Cleaning Program Begins at Heights
The Heights Recreation Center recently completed a two-day deep cleaning and sauna replacement, leaving the facility “like new” inside, according to Parks and Recreation staff. The work is part of a scheduled effort to conduct comprehensive cleanings at the City’s recreation centers.
Blue Recycling Bag Letters Hit Mailboxes Soon
Richardson’s annual Blue Bag recycling letters were mailed to residents today and are expected to arrive in mailboxes early next week. Each letter can be redeemed for two rolls of blue recycling bags, with 26 bags per roll. The letters are distributed each spring to encourage residents to take advantage of the City’s recycling services.
Free Leak Detection Kits Available Beginning Monday
The City of Richardson is participating in the Environmental Protection Agency’s WaterSense Fix a Leak Week March 16–22, an annual initiative that raises awareness about household water waste and encourages residents to check their homes for leaks.
DART to Host Community Meeting in Richardson on Potential Service Changes
Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) is holding a series of community meetings across the Metroplex to provide information and gather feedback on potential service changes planned for 2026.
DART Alters Service for Dallas St. Patrick’s Parade and Festival
Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) has announced service changes for Saturday, March 14 to help with the expected increase in riders traveling to and from the 2026 Dallas St. Patrick’s Parade & Festival.
Fundraiser Supports Pavilion at Ann Eisemann Inclusive Playground
The Richardson East Rotary Foundation is concluding its first series of “Annie’s Place” spirit nights with a fundraising event Tuesday evening at Shady’s Burgers and Sweet Firefly Ice Cream in Two Creeks Plaza. The effort supports construction of a pavilion at the City’s Ann Eisemann Inclusive Playground at Cottonwood Park.