Richardson Relaunches Urban Naturalist Series; First Nature Walk is this Sunday
The Parks and Recreation Department is relaunching its Urban Naturalist program with four upcoming walks, three at Breckinridge Park and one at Spring Creek Nature Area. Each walk has a different focus and is a great opportunity to learn from a Texas Master Naturalist...
Pruning Tips from the Experts
Now (i.e. late winter/early spring) is a good time to prune many species of plants because new tissue forms rapidly, and, through pruning, the energy stored in the roots and stems can be directed toward forming new growth. To reduce the height of a shrub...
Pet of the Week
Meet Nora, a 5-year-old German Shepherd who has won the hearts of everyone she meets. Her sweet nature and friendly demeanor make her a joy to be around. Nora's gentle soul shines through in her interactions, making her a favorite among staff and visitors alike. She...
Candidate List Finalized for Upcoming Mayor, City Council Election
Richardson City Secretary Aimee Nemer has certified the submitted applications for candidates running for Richardson’s City Council seats in May after the filing period for candidates ended Feb. 14, and the certified ballot was announced earlier this week. Prior to...
One Major Road Construction Project Underway, Two More Begin Soon
A new phase of a road construction project in The IQ® began this week and two more projects are set to start in March. Each work area is either highly traveled and/or centrally located and comes with lane closures expected to cause major disruptions to area traffic...
New Fitting Center, Golf Training Center Coming to Sherrill Park Golf Course
Richardson’s Sherrill Park Golf Course is joining forces with premier golf brand Titleist to open Titleist’s first fitting center in North Texas. The specialized fitting facility will give golfers the opportunity to work one-on-one with a Titleist Fitting...
Nursing College Expanding in Richardson
The Galen College of Nursing is planning to expand its capacity in Richardson after receiving approval by the Richardson City Council Monday for a zoning change via Special Permit. The college, an affiliate of Medical City Healthcare, officially opened in May 2024 at...
One More Week for Students to Enter Black History Month Art Contest
There’s just one week left for children and teens to enter the City’s annual Black History Month: “Celebrating Diversity and Inclusion” Art Contest—submissions are due by 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28. Students in grades 1-12 who reside in Richardson or attend an RISD/PISD...
Lane Closures Expected at Campbell/Custer Intersection due to Custer Parkway Improvement Project
The right lanes of eastbound and westbound Campbell Road extended 300 feet east and west of Custer Parkway, and the left turn lane of northbound Custer Parkway onto westbound Campbell Road may be closed to traffic at all times, as waterline boring work takes place...
Atmos Gas Leak Detection Units to Survey Three Areas of Richardson Next Week
Atmos Energy crews and contractors will be in Richardson next week (see map for specific areas), Tuesday-Friday, performing safety surveys of our natural gas distribution system using mobile leak detection units that measure and map methane plumes. The units are white...