July is National PARD Month; Beat the Heat with Evening Hours at Richardson Parks
In honor of National Park and Recreation Month in July and in light of recent high temperatures, Richardson Parks and Recreation staff want to remind the public that all of the City’s parks are open in the evenings until 10:30 p.m., with several offering lighted amenities such as the following:
City Hosts Annual Family 4th Celebration at Breckinridge Park
The City of Richardson’s Parks and Recreation Department successfully held its annual Family 4th Celebration at Breckinridge Park on Saturday, July 4.
Network Seeking Back to School Donations
Network of Community Ministries is proud to be a part of the Richardson ISD Backpack Bash, helping connect local students and families with the school supplies they need for a successful school year.
Safer Streets Survey Closes Wednesday
Richardson’s Transportation and Mobility Department is seeking community input on the overall direction of its draft Safety Action Plan, which is designed to help create a safer mobility system for all. The draft was created following the proposed recommendations that came from community feedback gathered last year.
Eisemann Center Monthly Art Exhibition Features Pieces by City Employees
Nearly two dozen pieces of art created by City of Richardson employees are on display in the Eisemann Center’s Forrest & Virginia Green Mezzanine Gallery throughout the month of July.
Night Work to Take Place on Custer Parkway Near Greenside
Beginning Monday, July 13, residents near Custer Parkway and the Silver Line railroad tracks, just south of Greenside Drive, may notice overnight construction as work continues on the Cotton Belt Trail.
Traffic Switch on Custer Parkway Near Campbell Road
The Custer Parkway Reconstruction Project has reached another milestone with completion of the new northbound lanes between Campbell Road and the railroad tracks just north of Cap Rock Drive. On Thursday, traffic shifted into a new configuration.
July is Smart Irrigation Month
Although summer heat blankets the entire region, lawn care isn’t one-size-fits-all. Smart Irrigation Month in July is a reminder to explore best practices when watering your lawn.
Litter Cleanup July 18 at Breckinridge Park
The Sigma Alpha Epsilon Chapter from the University of Texas at Dallas and One Earth One Chance, in partnership with the City of Richardson, are holding a litter cleanup Saturday, July 18 at Breckinridge Park. Volunteers will pick up the litter with grabbers and gloves. Minors must be accompanied by an adult.
Jobs
The City of Richardson is now hiring for the following positions.