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Free Seeds Available Year-Round at “Seed Library” 

Free Seeds Available Year-Round at “Seed Library” 

The Richardson Public Library offers a variety of store brand and open-pollinated seeds free of charge at its Seed Library, with packets of seeds located in labeled, vintage card catalog drawers across from the Adult Services information desk. The collection includes...

DIY Paper Shreds Belong in the Trash 

DIY Paper Shreds Belong in the Trash 

Did you know that most recycling centers, like the one that serves Richardson, do not accept home-shredded paper? This is because the tiny fragments can clog machinery and are hard, if not impossible, to separate by hand from other recyclables.   If you have...

Atmos Work Closes Lanes on Eastbound and Westbound Arapaho near US 75 

Atmos Work Closes Lanes on Eastbound and Westbound Arapaho near US 75 

The right and center lanes of westbound Arapaho Road between Greenville Avenue and the west side of Central Expressway, and the right and center lanes of eastbound Arapaho Road between Civic Center Drive and Central Expressway may be closed to traffic from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. as a gas leak is investigated and repaired. The work is expected to be complete by late May.

Jobs

Jobs

Crew Chief ($54,504 - $76,104 Salary) The Public Services Department is looking for an individual with experience in construction and/or maintenance of water distribution and waste collection systems. A Texas Commercial Driver’s License, Class A is...

Pet of the Week

Pet of the Week

Meet Duke, the sweet, friendly and slightly goofy Anatolian Shepherd. At 4 years old, he's fully grown and has a big heart that matches his age. His favorite activities include playing fetch, rolling over for belly rubs and making everyone around him laugh with his...

Wildflower! Arts and Music Festival Held in Richardson

Wildflower! Arts and Music Festival Held in Richardson

The Annual Wildflower! Arts and Music Festival wrapped up another year, despite a few weather hiccups. The award-winning event features eclectic art and live music performed on multiple stages, attracting thousands of attendees from across the region, making it one of...

Richardson Public Services Staff Recognized

Richardson Public Services Staff Recognized

They may not always be in the spotlight, but the men and women of Richardson’s Public Services Department are truly the unsung heroes of our city. This week is #PublicWorksWeek and we wanted to recognize their dedication, from maintaining roads and vital...

PM Pints – May 29

PM Pints – May 29

The City of Richardson Economic Development Department is hosting their May PM Pints on May 29, 2025, from 5-7 p.m. at the Richardson IQ®HQ. This conversation will feature Jeff Kavanaugh, Global Head of the Infosys Knowledge Institute, alongside Chris Shacklett,...