State of the City is “Strong” – Available to View On Demand
The Mayor and City Council delivered the annual State of the City Address on Wednesday evening at the Eisemann Center, highlighting Richardson’s major achievements in 2024 and providing a vision for the year ahead. With the theme “A Place for Big Ideas,” the address...
TxDOT Updates City Council on US 75 Tech Lanes Project
The US 75 Technology Lanes Project is currently ahead of schedule, according to a presentation given at Monday’s City Council meeting by Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) staff. The project affects US 75 between IH 635 and SH 121, and involves converting the...
US 75 Crossing Improvements Projects Underway
City staff provided an update at Monday’s City Council meeting on the progress of the City’s US 75 crossing improvement projects which include the Collins Boulevard overpass and the intersections of US 75 at Arapaho Road and US 75 at Belt Line Road. The improvements,...
Bike Friendly Bronze Status Renewed
The League of American Bicyclists announced this week that Richardson’s status as a Bronze-level Bicycle Friendly Community has been renewed. The award recognizes Richardson for its commitment to creating transportation and recreational resources that benefit its...
Main Street Phase 2 Open House Set for Next Thursday
Residents and owners of businesses located in/near the Downtown area of the Richardson CORE District are invited to an Open House next Thursday evening from 5-7 p.m. at Police Headquarters to get information about the Main Street Phase 2 Road Improvements set to start...
City Photo Contest Winners Announced
The City’s Parks and Recreation Department has announced the winners in the 2025 City of Richardson photography contest. Kellie Carter won both Best of Show and the Amateur Adult Division with a photo in the Flora category entitled, “Once Upon a Wish,” top honors in...
Richardson Today in Mailboxes Next Week
The February 2025 print edition of Richardson Today has been sent to the printer and is expected to hit mailboxes next week, filled with information about the State of the City Address and the City’s upcoming Lunar New Year celebration taking place Feb. 8....
Construction on Greenville Avenue to Close Lanes North of Spring Valley Road
The northbound lanes of Greenville Avenue between Spring Valley Road and Huffhines Street will be closed beginning Feb. 3 as crews begin work on an existing storm sewer and water line. During this time, two-way traffic will be maintained as northbound traffic will be...
Fiber Optic Work to Temporarily Close Lanes on Renner Road at Three Locations
Fiber optic work along Renner Road may require closures from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at the following locations: The right turn lane of westbound Renner Road onto northbound Plano Road The right lane of westbound Renner Road extended 350 feet in front 300 W. Renner...
Healthier Texas Challenge: Free Dance Fitness, Flexibility Classes this Weekend
Heights and Huffhines Recreation CentersAdmission: Free (reserve a spot here and here)Saturday, Feb. 1 and Sunday, Feb. 2Noon-1 p.m. Join Christie at Huffhines Recreation Center at noon on Saturday, Feb. 1 for a dance fitness class, and...