The Richardson Public Library earns statewide Excellence Award
TMLDA announced today the Richardson Public Library has earned the 2024 Achievement of Library Excellence Award. The recognition is due to demonstrated distinction with the facility’s many programs and services designed to meet the needs of a wide range of audiences.
Lunar New Year Festival Held at DFW Chinatown in Richardson CORE District
The Lunar New Year Festival was held this weekend in the Richardson CORE District's Chinatown neighborhood and was filled with several performances including singing and dancing from area groups, demonstrations and K-Pop dance. Food vendors from in and around...
City’s Lunar New Year Celebration Takes Place Tomorrow
Celebrate the Year of the Snake and Richardson’s rich cultural diversity at the City’s Lunar New Year festival, taking place this Saturday, Feb. 8, from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. in The CORE District’s Chinatown neighborhood, 400 N. Greenville Ave. Co-presented by...
Wildflower! Lineup To Be Announced Tuesday; Single Day and Resident Tickets Go On Sale Same Day
Mark your calendars, music fans—headlining acts for the 2025 Wildflower! Arts & Music Festival are scheduled to be announced Tuesday, Feb. 11, and sales of resident tickets and discounted single day tickets are scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. that day. (Three-day...
Healthier Texas Community Fitness Challenge: Free Classes This Weekend: “Mediterranean Diet” Cooking Tomorrow, Drum Cardio Sunday
There’s still time to register for the Healthier Texas Community Fitness Challenge and earn points and prizes for yourself and points for your community through doing activities such as working out, logging water intake and eating healthy meals. The City...
Open House Held In Preparation for Main Street Phase 2 Construction
City staff hosted an Open House this week at Police Headquarters to inform residents and business owners about the Main Street Phase 2 Road Improvements scheduled to start Feb. 17. The improvements include pavement and utility work and will take place along Main...
City Council Updated on DART Initiatives; Considers Future DART Resolution
DART staff and board members, including DART Board Chair and former Richardson Mayor Gary Slagel, provided a presentation at Monday’s City Council meeting that focused on current DART initiatives, including proposed changes to DART Board governance and a brief update...
Community Inclusion and Engagement Commission Presents Strategic Plan
Members of the City’s new Community Inclusion and Engagement Commission (CIEC), along with City and consulting staff, presented the CIEC’s Strategic Plan at Monday’s joint City Council/CIEC work session. Crafted over the past several months with guidance...
65+/Disabled Resident Property Tax Exemption Increase Reviewed for Budget Season
Budget planning season for FY 2025-26 has kicked off, as City staff briefed the City Council at its Monday meeting on a proposed increase in the property tax exemption for residents who are age 65 and over or disabled. The recommendation is to raise the City’s current...
Tax Help Available at City Facilities
Free assistance in preparing and filing your taxes is now available through April 15 at Heights and Huffhines Recreation Centers courtesy of the AARP Foundation Tax Aide program. The by-appointment service provides assistance to anyone, free of charge,...