Police Week Memorial Held
The Richardson Police Department held a memorial service Thursday morning at police headquarters honoring Texas peace officers killed in the line of duty in 2024, in conjunction with National Peace Officers Memorial Day.
RISD Graduations Next Week
The Classes of 2025 from each of the four Richardson ISD high schools will graduate next week, at ceremonies scheduled for Thursday, May 22-Saturday, May 24.
UT Dallas Commencement Tonight Features Drone Show
The University of Texas at Dallas kicked off its Spring 2025 Commencement Ceremonies with a doctoral hooding ceremony this afternoon, with many more graduation events and ceremonies scheduled to take place through next Wednesday, May 21.
Free Sprinkler Evaluations Still Available
There are still several spots left this month to get a free sprinkler evaluation! The City of Richardson is partnering with the North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) to offer this pilot program that offers free residential sprinkler system evaluations to Richardson residents as part of conservation efforts to protect our future water supply.
Coming Up at the Library
Teen Program: Pop Tab Bracelets Tomorrow Storytime Room Cost: Free Saturday, May 17 3-4 p.m. Turn soda can pull tabs into cool, eco-friendly bracelets! Craft your own unique fashion accessory while helping the environment. For ages 13-18...
Pet of the Week
Meet Harley, a charming chihuahua-lab mix.
Paint Cans: Not Welcome in Recycling
Updating your home with a fresh coat of paint? Doing some spring cleaning in your garage and getting rid of old paint cans? Keep in mind that paint cans, whether closed, open, filled with dried up paint or fresh, cannot be recycled by Richardson’s recycler and when included in Richardson’s recycling blue bags, can contaminate an entire truckload, sending that load to the landfill.
Third Saturday Guided Boardwalk Tour at Wetland Center Tomorrow Morning
Head southeast about 40 minutes from Richardson to explore the John Bunker Sands Wetland Center, located in the middle of the North Texas Municipal Water District’s (NTMWD) 2,000-acre East Fork Wetland Project.
Jobs
Crew Chief ($54,504 - $76,104 Salary) The Public Services Department is looking for an individual with experience in construction and/or maintenance of water distribution and waste collection systems. A Texas Commercial Driver’s License, Class A is...
Free Saturday Morning Yoga at Huffhines Park
Huffhines Park, 200 N. Plano Rd., outdoors near Huffhines Recreation Center Cost: Free, no registration necessary Every Saturday, weather permitting 9 a.m. All ages are invited to gather under the trees near the bridge outside Huffhines...