Mosquito Populations Increase After Recent Rains; What to Know
Abundant rain and flooding over the past several weeks, paired with the near triple-digit weather that appears to be setting in, is providing lots of potential to have more breeding grounds for all types of mosquitoes, increasing the chances of mosquito-borne disease for both pets and people.
Fifth Annual Moth Night Next Friday at JBS Wetland Center
Celebrate National Moth Week and the beauty and value of moths, with an unforgettable night of discovery! Enjoy a presentation by Texas Parks & Wildlife Urban Biologist Sam Kieschnick and the chance to observe a kaleidoscope of moths after dark using light traps.
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Pet of the Week
Meet Joey, a sweet and energetic adult dog who loves nothing more than spending time with people. His friendly demeanor makes him a joy to be around, always ready for a game or a cuddle. Despite being heartworm positive, Joey’s spirit remains unbroken, and he’s looking for a loving home where he can receive the care he needs. Adopting Joey means bringing a bundle of joy into your life and giving him the chance to thrive and fill your days with happiness.
Made in Richardson: Childress Engineering Services
RICHARDSON - Almost exactly one year ago, Childress Engineering Services announced the relocation and expansion of its global headquarters from the Richardson Innovation Quarter to an office building adjacent to the Galatyn Commons corporate office park. Childress...
RFD, OEM Staff Assist with Flood Recovery Efforts in Central Texas
In response to the devastating flooding in Central Texas, four Richardson Fire Department members have been deployed to Williamson County as part of Texas Task Force 2. Texas Task Force 2 is one of the state’s two urban search and rescue teams specially trained to locate, extricate, and provide medical care to victims of natural or man-made disasters. Additionally, a staff member from the City’s Office of Emergency Management (OEM) has been deployed to Austin to support the flood response as part of the Incident Support Task Force. Since the event, first responders from across the state have been working around the clock to assist with recovery efforts. More RFD and OEM staff are prepared to be deployed if needed.
Richardson Offers Sign-Up for Emergency Texts/Alerts
The City of Richardson offers an Emergency Notification System that delivers alerts via phone calls, text messages and e-mails to keep residents informed of critical situations in a timely manner.
“Disaster Preparedness Passports” Available for Children at RPL
If you have children anxious about flooding or asking questions lately about disasters in light of news about the recent Central Texas flooding, Richardson’s “Disaster Preparedness Passport” program can help them feel prepared.
Community Revitalization Award Nominations Now Open
Nominations are now open for the 2025 Community Revitalization Awards recognizing residential and commercial property owners who have enhanced the community by making significant improvements to their properties.
CARES Applications Open Monday
The application period for the 2025 Citizens Academy and Resource Education Series (Richardson CARES) opens Monday, July 14 and runs through Friday, Aug. 1. The free, eight-week series is offered to adults ages 18 and up and provides participants the opportunity to meet City staff, learn about the day-to-day operations of Richardson’s municipal government.