Pet of the Week
Snickers is a 9-month-old, sweet, playful and energetic Black Mouth Cur mix dog. His enthusiasm is contagious, and his friendliness knows no bounds. He's fantastic with other dogs, always ready for a game of fetch or a friendly romp. His energy is endless, and his...
Repertory Company Theatre Hosts Annual Open Call Auditions
People interested in the performing arts in Richardson are getting a chance to shine. Aspiring actors and actresses are participating in the Repertory Company Theatre's Annual Open Call Auditions. It's become a tradition, helping directors cast performers in this...
New City Hall Construction Set To Begin
At Monday night’s City Council meeting, the City Council voted to award the contract for Richardson’s New City Hall and Municipal Campus Improvement Project to McCownGordon Construction for a total of $65.6 million. The Kansas-based firm was the top-ranked bid,...
MLK Holiday Schedule for Trash/Recycling
For the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day holiday, City services and facilities will operate according to the following holiday schedule. TRASH / RECYCLING / BRUSH AND BULKY ITEM COLLECTION (BABIC) There will be NO solid waste, recycling or Brush and Bulky...
Municipal Building Closures in Observance of MLK Holiday
FacilityOpen/Closed StatusAnimal Shelter(Contact Richardson’s Response Center at 972-744-4111 to report non-emergency animal-related issues.)Closed Jan. 20City Hall and City Hall AnnexClosed Jan. 20Eisemann CenterClosed Jan. 20Gymnastics CenterOpen Jan. 20Heights and...
MLK, Jr. Essay Contest, Black History Month Art Contest Still Accepting Entries
Two annual student contests sponsored by the Richardson City Council are currently accepting entries: the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Essay Contest and the “Black History Month: Celebrating Diversity and Inclusion” Art Contest. Each contest is open to...
City Council Approves Aquatic Master Plan
The City Council voted to adopt the Parks and Recreation Aquatic Master Plan at Monday’s City Council meeting. The plan provides short-term and long-term strategies for Richardson’s aquatic services and facilities and has been in development since April 2024. Prior to...
Winter Weather Cleanup Underway, More Cold Weather Expected This Weekend
Street sweeper crews began operations this week to collect sand spread during last week’s icy weather event, as BABIC crews picked up limbs downed by the high winds. More cold weather is expected this weekend beginning Saturday morning and lasting through Wednesday...
Warming Centers Set to Open Saturday Night
The lobby space of Richardson’s Police Department Administration Building, as well as Richardson Fire Department Stations 3 and 6 lobbies, will be available as warming centers for those needing shelter from winter weather. The facilities will open Saturday at 7 p.m....
No City Council Meeting Monday
Due to the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day holiday, there will be no City Council work session or meeting Monday, Jan. 20. The Council will next meet Monday, Jan. 27 beginning at 6 p.m. Future agendas/meeting dates: www.cor.net/CityCouncil.