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.
Richardson’s 2026 Wildflower! Arts & Music Festival Kicks Off Tonight
The City’s annual Wildflower! Arts & Music Festival takes place this weekend, May 15-17, at Galatyn Park Urban Center, with a packed schedule beginning tonight at 6 p.m. Live music on six stages, an art guitar auction and live performances on Performance Row are all included in the price of daily admission, as well as access to food vendors and the WF! Marketplace.
Parking/Transportation Info for Wildflower! Festival
The Wildflower! Arts & Music Festival is a favorite among DFW-area concertgoers and one of its features that receives high praise is parking—it’s plentiful, close by and FREE, with many spaces covered. More than 8,000 spaces are available within the immediate area surrounding Galatyn Park Urban Center, including three parking garages and five parking lots. In addition, there is dedicated bicycle parking at Gateway D (bring your own lock).
Election Results Officially Canvassed by City Council
Results are now official for the May 2 Charter amendment and 2026 Bond elections. Final tabulations were made official Monday night with the City Council certifying the election results.
Richardson Wins First Place in 2026 Healthier Texas Challenge
The partnership of the City of Richardson and the University of Texas at Dallas won first place in the Large Community Division of the annual Healthier Texas Community Challenge. The eight-week competition wrapped up in March and included 110 cities across five divisions.
City Council Updated on DART Silver Line Bridge Arches, Cotton Belt Trail
Installation of the arches that will be placed at the Silver Line bridge over US 75 is expected to begin next month. The bridge will feature two arches; one on the south side and one on the north side.
Second Quarter Financial Report Given
The City budget remains on track with its current fiscal year outlook, according to the 2025-26 Second Quarter Financial Report presented by City staff at Monday’s City Council meeting. The Second Quarter Report represents activity from Jan. 1-March 31.
Police Week Memorial Held
The Richardson Police Department held a memorial service Thursday morning at the Richardson Police Department Headquarters honoring the eight Texas peace officers killed in the line of duty in 2025, in conjunction with National Peace Officers Memorial Day.
UT Dallas Commencement Tonight Features Drone Show
The University of Texas at Dallas kicked off its Spring 2026 Commencement Ceremonies with a doctoral hooding ceremony this afternoon, with many more graduation events and ceremonies scheduled to take place through next Wednesday, May 20.
Lane Closures on Arapaho Road between Floyd Road and Woodland Way
The left and center lanes of westbound Arapaho Road between Floyd Road and Woodland Way may be closed to traffic for waterline work. One lane will remain closed overnight, with a second lane closed as needed from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Arapaho Road Lane Closure at Jupiter Road
The right lane of westbound Arapaho Road extended 300 feet east and west of Jupiter Road and the outside left turn lane of northbound Jupiter Road onto westbound Arapaho Road may be closed to traffic from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. for fiber optic work.