At UT Dallas
Texas Guitar Competition and Festival Continues this WeekendThe final two days of the annual Texas Guitar Competition, focused on classical guitar, take place tonight and tomorrow on the UT Dallas campus with several events that are open to the public, including a...
Spring Cleaning? BABIC Service Available for Large Items, Yard Trimmings
If you’re planning to do some spring cleaning and/or tree trimming soon, don’t forget the City provides Brush and Bulky Item Collection Service (BABIC) once a week on your recycling day—simply request online, through the MyRichardson mobile app or by calling the BABIC...
Free Butterfly Gardening Class Next Saturday
City Council Chamber, 2360 Campbell Creek Blvd., Ste. 525(City Hall entrance and parking located near Plano Road/Greenville Avenue intersection)Admission: FreeSaturday, March 151-2 p.m. Dallas Master Gardener Janet Smith will show us how to create a...
Enter Your Garden in the Richardson Woman’s Club Annual Garden Tour
The Richardson Woman’s Club is looking for gardens to be a part of its Annual Garden Tour. Scheduled for May 3, the annual event features 5-7 gardens throughout Richardson. If you have a garden you would like to be included, sign up...
Pet of the Week
Check out Jane, an 11-month-old cattle dog mix whose personality is as vibrant as her spirit. She is the epitome of sweetness, with a friendly disposition that wins over everyone she meets. Her energetic nature makes her the perfect companion for active individuals or...
Featured Artist Announced for May Cottonwood Art Festival
Mixed media artist and Texas native Elissa Brown has been selected as the Featured Artist for the City’s Spring 2025 Cottonwood Art Festival, scheduled for May 3-4 at Cottonwood Park. Known for her collection of cut, layered and painted birchwood creations she calls...
City Council Approves Increase in Homestead Exemption for Seniors, Disabled
The City Council approved an ordinance Monday that increases the property tax exemption for disabled and senior citizens from $145,000 to $160,000 for FY 2026. The new exemption amount equates to an $867 reduction in taxes compared to the $786 reduction for the...
Water System Chlorine Maintenance Begins Monday
The North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD), Richardson’s water supplier, will conduct its annual chlorine maintenance on its water transmission system and member cities’ distribution systems March 3-31. The treatment is both a water system maintenance function...
City’s First Quarter Financial Report Given
The City budget remains on track with its current fiscal year outlook, according to the FY 2025 First Quarter Financial Report presented at Monday’s City Council meeting. The First Quarter Report represents activity from Oct. 1-Dec. 31, 2024; revenues and expenditures...
City Council Reviews Consolidating City Fees
City staff across multiple departments, in coordination with the City Secretary and City Attorney, have taken initial steps toward consolidating some of the many fees charged by the City into one comprehensive fee ordinance and schedule. Budget staff gave an update to...