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.
2026 Richardson Reads One Book Announced
Richardson Reads One Book announced Kate Messner’s “The Trouble with Heroes,” as this year’s RROB selection. The book, from The New York Times best selling author, invites readers to explore a story about grief, growth and finding strength in unexpected places.
Lawn Watering Schedule Changes Soon; Summer Water Conservation Begins April 1
Starting Wednesday, April 1, Richardson begins its annual summer water conservation plan to help reduce the amount of water lost to evaporation during higher temperatures. The plan reduces the times for sprinkler system irrigation to evening, night and early morning hours on designated days each week, depending on address—even-numbered addresses may water on Tuesdays and Saturdays and odd-numbered addresses may water on Wednesdays and Sundays.
Council Updated on Wildflower! Festival Enhancements, Data
At Monday’s City Council meeting, City staff presented the second of three planned briefings for the Council regarding the Wildflower! Arts & Music Festival. Monday’s briefing included an overview of the festival’s recent attendance numbers and budget/revenue history, enhancements planned for the 2026 festival, results from the January 2026 WF! survey and a discussion about festival challenges.
Ann Eisemann Playground Closed Through Monday
The Ann Eisemann Inclusive Playground at Cottonwood Park is closed through Monday, March 30 as work takes place on the playground’s surface.
City to Host Summer Camps for 52nd Year
The City Council approved an ordinance Monday that clears the way for another summer of day camps hosted by the Parks and Recreation Department.
RISD 2024-25 “Teacher of the Year” Recipients Honored by City Council
Dylan Kirk, RISD Elementary Teacher of the Year 2024-25, and Diana Larsen, RISD Secondary Teacher of the Year 2024-25, were honored at Monday’s City Council meeting with proclamations. Kirk, music teacher at Richland Elementary, and Larsen, 12th grade AVID teacher at Berkner High School, were chosen through a rigorous process conducted by a committee of parents, board members and staff who visit classrooms, conduct interviews and review essays submitted by nominators to identify the most outstanding educators in the District.
Short-Term Rental Ordinance Changes Adopted
The City Council amended the City’s short-term rental (STR) ordinance Monday, including updates that establish clearer criteria for when and why a registration certificate may be revoked.
Council Continues Vacancies Discussion
At Monday’s City Council meeting, the Council continued its discussion from its March 9 meeting regarding clarifying the process for filling single vacancies on the Council.
Senior Center Closed Two Days Next Week for Deep Cleaning
The Senior Center will be closed March 30-31 so a deep cleaning can take place. The work is part of a scheduled effort to conduct comprehensive cleanings at the City’s recreation centers, going beyond routine maintenance and “after-hours” cleaning to focus on areas that experience heavy use or dust buildup.
Statewide Emergency Alert Drills Scheduled for April 2
Texas will conduct a statewide test of its emergency alert systems on April 2 from 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. You may receive a test alert on your phone, radio or television depending on your device settings and may hear outdoor warning sirens depending on your location at the time of the test.