Library Closed Aug. 28 for Staff In-Service Day
The Richardson Public Library will be closed Friday, Aug. 28, for staff development. It will reopen the following day on its regular schedule. Digital services, including Libby and Hoopla, will remain available Aug. 28. View the library’s operating hours
Low-Cost Pet Vaccine Clinic Set for Saturday
The Richardson Animal Shelter will host Operation Kindness Humane Society for a low-cost vaccine clinic Saturday, Aug. 22, at Huffhines Park. The event will offer essential vaccines and microchips for cats and dogs at discounted prices, with some services...
Animal Shelter Participates in Fort Worth Adoption Event
The Richardson Animal Shelter participated in the Humane Society of North Texas’ Mega Adoption Event last Saturday and Sunday in Fort Worth. The event brought together 36 shelters and rescue organizations and featured more than 1,000 adoptable...
August is MedicAlert Awareness Month
In recognition of MedicAlert Awareness Month, the Richardson Fire Department encourages people at increased risk of a medical emergency to keep their personal health and medical information readily available at home. The Richardson Fire...
Community Revitalization Award Nominations Open
Nominations are open for the 2026 Community Revitalization Awards, which recognize residential and commercial property owners who have enhanced the community through significant property improvements. Eligible projects include: Dramatic improvements...
Richardson Fleet Technicians Sweep Texas Qualifying Spots for FleetCon Competition
Two City of Richardson fleet technicians will carry the Texas banner to Loveland, Colo., next week as the state’s representatives at the 2026 FleetCon Technician Competition. Juan Trevino and Cliff Janson earned the two spots available to...
Corporate Challenge Lane Closures Sunday Near UT Dallas
Lane closures will be in place near the UT Dallas campus Sunday morning, Aug. 23, for the Richardson Corporate Challenge 5K. The race will take place from 7:30-11 a.m. The following lanes will be closed beginning at 7 a.m.: All westbound lanes of Campbell...
Registration Open for 2026 Gobble Hobble
Registration is open for the annual Gobble Hobble, which celebrates its 21st year in 2026. The event benefits the Richardson Boys & Girls Club and will be held Saturday morning, Nov. 21, at Galatyn Park Urban Center, 2351 Performance Dr. New...
Richardson Real Heroes Event Aug. 26 at Eisemann Center
Local nonprofit Richardson Real Heroes will host its annual awards celebration honoring volunteers for outstanding service to the community. This year’s honorees are J.D. Luttmer and John Moran. The event’s special guest is Scott Murray, a multiple...
Traffic Switch Planned for Tuesday at Custer Parkway/Campbell Road
On Tuesday, Aug. 25, the southbound lane of traffic on Custer Parkway will be switched to the newly completed northbound side of the road from Cap Rock Drive to Campbell Road. The work is part of the Custer Parkway Improvement Project.