Huffhines Harvest Fest, Pawtoberfest is this Weekend
Huffhines Harvest Fest returns this weekend, Oct. 17-18, celebrating 50 years of fall fun in Richardson. This free, family-friendly festival offers something for everyone, including shopping, live entertainment, festival treats, pumpkin decorating, kids’ crafts, face...
Library Closed While Moving to Newly Renovated Facility
The Library is currently closed so books and materials can be moved to the newly renovated Library at 421 W. Arapaho Rd. Items were packed up earlier this week and movers began moving items on...
Council Discusses Ways to Increase Public Engagement and Input
At its Monday meeting, the City Council discussed several ways to increase public engagement and opportunities for public input. Strategies discussed included hosting quarterly town hall meetings, posting monthly video updates on recent City Council action and...
Corporate Challenge Raises Money for Special Olympics Texas
The 28th Richardson Corporate Challenge wrapped up this week with a closing ceremony at the Eisemann Center. Representatives from Corporate Challenge beneficiary Special Olympics Texas were on hand to receive a check representing the funds raised from the 45 DFW-area...
Lane Closures this Weekend Near UT Dallas for Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure
Lane Closures this Weekend Near UT Dallas for Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure Several roads will be closed near UT Dallas tomorrow, Saturday, Oct. 17, from 7 a.m.-noon to accommodate the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure. Road closures include: ...
Shred Paper, Recycle Electronics at RCPAAA Event Tomorrow
The Richardson Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association’s (RCPAAA) fall electronics recycling and document shredding event is taking place at the Heights Church, 201 W. Renner Rd., on Saturday, Oct. 17 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Over the last 10 events, the...
Lighting Ceremony Celebrates DART Silver Line Bridge Arches
The accent lighting on the arches on the Silver Line bridge over US 75 is officially on. A “lighting ceremony” was held last night featuring members of the Richardson City Council and DART. The white and blue lighting provide color to the arches, which were installed...
Council Receives Briefing on Safer Streets Richardson
The Richardson City Council received an update Monday night on the City’s “Safer Streets Richardson” Safety Action Plan, an initiative aimed at reducing serious crashes and improving roadway safety for motorists, pedestrians, cyclists and other road users. ...
Early Voting Begins Oct. 19
Early voting in Texas for the Nov. 3 General Election takes place Monday, Oct. 19-Friday, Oct. 30, with Texas voters able to vote at any early voting location within their county of residence. Note that Richardson City Hall is not an early voting location; go to...
Development Services Receives Recognition from Texas Chapter of the American Planning Association
The City of Richardson received recognition from the Richard R. Lillie, FAICP Planning Excellence Program of the Texas Chapter of the American Planning Association at the Chapter’s annual conference in Irving this week. The program...