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City’s Annual Traffic Signal Box Art Contest Begins Monday 

City’s Annual Traffic Signal Box Art Contest Begins Monday 

Submissions open Monday, March 3 for the City’s fourth annual Traffic Signal Box Art Contest. “Butterflies” is the theme for this year’s contest, co-sponsored by the Richardson Rotary Club.    The contest is open to individual artists of all ages. A...

Wildflower! Songwriter Contest Deadline Extended to March 9 

Wildflower! Songwriter Contest Deadline Extended to March 9 

The Wildflower! Arts & Music Festival’s annual Al Johnson Performing Songwriter Contest is allowing artists one more week, until March 9, to submit an application for entry in the 2025 contest. The award-winning contest offers independent performing songwriters...

DART Fare Changes Begin Tomorrow 

DART Fare Changes Begin Tomorrow 

Following a thorough evaluation of internal operations and public input, Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) will introduce a simplified fare structure starting Saturday, March 1. The updated structure is intended to offer more clarity and convenience for riders while...

Richardson Today in Mailboxes Next Week 

Richardson Today in Mailboxes Next Week 

The March 2025 print edition of Richardson Today has been sent to the printer and is expected to hit mailboxes early next week, with information about the City’s upcoming Trash Bash and Traffic Signal Box Art Contest as well as photos of each property...

Lane Closures Expected on Eastbound and Westbound Centennial 

Lane Closures Expected on Eastbound and Westbound Centennial 

The right lane of westbound Centennial Boulevard between Abrams Road and Greenville Avenue may be closed to traffic from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. as water utility work takes place for new development. The work is expected to be complete by mid-March.    On eastbound...

Free Community CPR/AED Classes Tomorrow 

Free Community CPR/AED Classes Tomorrow 

Methodist Richardson Medical Center, 2831 E. President George Bush TurnpikeAdmission: Free (registration required; click here to register for morning class and here for afternoon class)Saturday, March 19-11 a.m. and 1-3 p.m.   Learn...

Teen Graphic Novel Book Club Thursday 

Teen Graphic Novel Book Club Thursday 

Library Millwood Creek RoomAdmission: Free (Registration required. Call 972-744-4358)7-8 p.m.Thursday, March 6  Dive into thrilling stories, amazing artwork, and fun discussions with fellow graphic novel fans. For teens only, ages 13-18. 

Still Time to Sign Up and Log Minutes for Adult Winter Reading Club 

Still Time to Sign Up and Log Minutes for Adult Winter Reading Club 

Been reading this winter? It's not too late to join the Library’s Adult Reading Club Winter Challenge and log your minutes! The Challenge ends Wednesday, March 19, and readers who read 1,500 minutes between Jan. 4-March 19 receive a prize bag and a free book (while...