Plan Ahead to Prevent Weeds
If you’re planning to apply pre-emergent products on your lawn to prevent annual summer weeds, late February-early March is normally the best time to do so. City Parks and Recreation staff say that soil temperatures will be quickly rising soon and weed seeds...
Shade Gardening Seminar
The IQ®HQ, 1302 E. Collins Blvd.Admission: Free; registration required (sign-up link) Saturday, Feb. 2110-11:30 a.m. Dr. Kevin Dillard, certified arborist and Director of Landscape Management at Southern Methodist University, teaches you how to have...
Jobs
Crisis Intervention Program Manager ($75,488 - $102,378 Salary) The Police Department is looking for an individual to coordinate mental health programs by providing outreach, education, and services to people who are in crisis and/or have known mental health...
Pet of the Week
Meet Pumpkin Spice, a 3‑year‑old spayed female Pharaoh Hound mix with a heart as sweet as her name. Gentle, affectionate and wonderfully attentive, she’s the kind of dog who makes every moment feel calm and cozy. If you’re looking for a...
Wildflower! Festival 2026 Lineup Announced
The full lineup of music acts for the City’s 34th annual Wildflower! Arts & Music Festival was announced earlier this week, continuing the tradition of blending nationally recognized artists with emerging talent across multiple genres. The event is scheduled to take place May 15-17 at Galatyn Park Urban Center and will feature six stages of live entertainment, along with interactive art experiences, family-friendly programming, and signature competitions that celebrate creativity and community.
Bond and Charter Elections Called by Richardson City Council for May 2
The Richardson City Council voted Monday night to call two elections to be held Saturday, May 2, 2026, placing City Charter amendments and a proposed bond program before voters. The elections were called during the Council’s Feb. 9 regular meeting and reflect separate but parallel processes focused on City governance and long-term infrastructure investment.
City’s Lunar New Year Festival is Sunday
Celebrate the Year of the Horse and Richardson’s rich cultural diversity at the City’s annual Lunar New Year festival, taking place Sunday, Feb. 15, from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. in The CORE District’s Chinatown neighborhood, 400 N. Greenville Ave.
31st Annual Community Revitalization Awards Recognize Seven Local Properties
Seven projects completed in 2025 (five residential properties, one mixed-use development and one non-residential property) were recognized by the City Council Monday night as part of the 31st annual Community Revitalization Awards program. The program allows the City to thank property owners who have made a significant, positive impact on their property and the surrounding area. The selection committee for the 2025 awards included representatives from the City Council, City Plan Commission and Richardson Chamber of Commerce.
Early Voting for March 3 Primary Election Begins Tuesday
Early voting for the March 3 Democratic and Republican Primary Elections will be held Feb. 17-27. Registered Dallas County voters who are Richardson residents may vote early at any designated Dallas County early voting location. Collin County voters who are Richardson residents may vote early at any designated Collin County early voting location.
City Facilities Offer Help for Tax Day with Forms, In-Person Help
The American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) is once again providing free, in-person tax preparation help through April 15 at Richardson’s recreation centers to those who qualify, with a special focus on taxpayers who are over 50 and have low to moderate income. The Tax-Aide volunteers are trained and IRS-certified every year.