Discounted 3-Day Wildflower! Tickets Now on Sale
Weekend ticket packages for the 2026 Wildflower! The Arts & Music Festival, scheduled for May 15–17, went on sale today (Jan. 2). General admission three-day passes are available starting at $35 through Feb. 9 and include one ticket for each day of the festival,...
Reserve Tickets for Annual State of the City Address
Reservations for the annual State of the City Address are now available through the Eisemann Center’s ticket portal. Reserved seating is a new feature this year and will help with planning as attendance and seating needs for the event have continued to...
Audio Recordings of Board and Commission Meetings to be Posted Online
Starting this month, audio recordings of board and commission meetings that are not currently recorded on video will be available online. This enhancement supports the 2025–27 City Council Goals to manage City resources effectively, efficiently, and transparently...
First of Two Scheduled Hearings Monday for Possible Bond Election
The City Council is holding two public hearings this month so residents can have an opportunity to speak about projects for a potential 2026 bond program election. The first will be held at the Jan. 5 City Council meeting which begins at 6 p.m.; the second will be...
Recycling Reminder
Due to the New Year’s Holiday, Thursday recycling service was postponed and is being picked up today, Friday, Jan. 2. Friday recycling service is also on a holiday schedule and will be picked up tomorrow, Saturday, Jan. 3. ...
Altrusa Scholarship Applications Open Today
Altrusa International of Richardson began accepting applications for its 2026 scholarship program today (Friday, Jan. 2). The program is open to high school seniors planning to attend universities/colleges, community colleges or vocational training programs in the United States.
Street Repair Work to Impact Waterview Drive between Belt Line and Arapaho
In two phases, first the bike lanes of northbound and southbound Waterview Drive between Belt Line Road and Arapaho Road and next the inside lanes (travel lanes) of northbound and southbound Waterview Drive in the same area, may be closed to traffic daily from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. as concrete replacement takes place.
City’s Annual Photo Contest Begins Next Friday Morning
The City’s annual photo contest opens next Friday, Jan. 9, with entries accepted through Sunday, Jan. 25. Sponsored by the Parks and Recreation Department, the contest is open to both residents and nonresidents, and is divided into three competition groups (Student, Amateur Adult and Proficient Adult).
At the Library: Adult Winter Reading Challenge Kick-Off Event Tomorrow
Adults—start the year by accepting the Library’s Challenge! Sign up beginning Jan. 3 on Beanstack, then read 1,200 minutes (just 20 per day) by Feb. 28 to win a gift bag and other prizes while supplies last.
At the Library: “Wednesdays @ 11: Building Buddies” Next Wednesday
Children ages 2-5 build social and motor skills through play. Explore a variety of building toys each month, including Duplo bricks, Magna-Tiles, Kaleido Gears, and more! (To avoid mix-ups, please do not bring personal building toys).