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Reminder: Personal Fireworks Not Allowed Within City Limits

Reminder: Personal Fireworks Not Allowed Within City Limits

Richardson firefighters are reminding residents to stay safe this holiday weekend and to be aware of the City ordinance prohibiting the sale, storage, or use of fireworks within City limits.   This ordinance is in place to protect public safety. According to...

Trees Removed at Memorial Park 

Trees Removed at Memorial Park 

Last week, Richardson Parks and Recreation crews removed several dead and dying trees at Memorial Park following safety concerns raised by nearby residents. Multiple reports were received regarding the condition of the trees, with particular concern about the...

No City Council Meeting Next Monday

No City Council Meeting Next Monday

Due to summer break and the Independence Day holiday, there will be no City Council meeting Monday, July 7. The Council will next meet Monday, July 14 beginning at 6 p.m.   City Council calendar: www.cor.net/CityCouncil  

City Manager Names New Director of Finance

City Manager Names New Director of Finance

City Manager Don Magner announced this week the appointment of Todd Gastorf as the City’s incoming Director of Finance, effective July 14. Gastorf will succeed Anita Cothran, who is retiring after more than 38 years of service in municipal government, serving her last...

Altrusa “Outstanding Women” Awards Nominations Open 

Altrusa “Outstanding Women” Awards Nominations Open 

Altrusa International of Richardson, Inc. is accepting nominations for its 2025 “Outstanding Women of Today…Builders of Tomorrow” Awards. The deadline to submit nominations is Friday, Aug. 1.      The award honors women who are currently employed full...

2025 Traffic Signal Box Art Contest Artwork Installed 

2025 Traffic Signal Box Art Contest Artwork Installed 

Installation of the five winning designs from the City’s fourth annual Traffic Signal Box Art Contest is now complete. The winners were announced and recognized at a City Council meeting last month, and their art was featured in the June edition of Richardson Today....

Lane Closure Expected on Belt Line east of Plano Road 

Lane Closure Expected on Belt Line east of Plano Road 

The right lane of westbound East Belt Line Road between University Village Drive and Plano Road may be closed to traffic from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. as fiber optic work takes place. The work is expected to be complete by early September.