Global Bird Count is this Weekend
The 29th annual Great Backyard Bird Count, organized by the National Audubon Society, Cornell Lab of Ornithology and Birds Canada, takes place today (Friday, Feb. 13) through Monday, Feb. 16. Participants are asked to count all birds they see or hear in their backyard or anywhere they’d like for as little as 15 minutes (or as long as they wish) on one or more days of the event and report their sightings online at www.birdcount.org.
Free Shade Gardening Seminar Next Saturday
Dr. Kevin Dillard, certified arborist and Director of Landscape Management at Southern Methodist University, teaches you how to have a beautiful landscape in the shade, including how to analyze your site and choose the best plants for different types of light conditions, such as flowering plants, ground covers and grass. Sponsored by the City of Richardson.
Recycling 101: Aerosol Cans
If you’re a participant in Richardson’s recycling program, you may have wondered, “If steel and aluminum cans are acceptable, does that include aerosol cans?” The answer is no, aerosol cans are not acceptable material for Richardson’s curbside recycling program, because of fire danger they create if the can is full or partially full—a danger to staff as well as trucks and equipment.
Jobs
The City of Richardson is now hiring for the following positions.
Pet of the Week
Meet Honey Biscuit, a 3-year-old Rhodesian Ridgeback with a heart as sweet as her name suggests. Known for her friendly demeanor, she brings joy to everyone at the shelter with her gentle nature. Honey Biscuit loves being around people and is always eager to share her affection. She’s the perfect companion for anyone looking for a loyal and loving friend.
Richardson City Council Calls May 2 Bond and Charter Elections
The Richardson City Council voted Monday night to call two elections to be held on Saturday, May 2, 2026, placing City Charter amendments and a proposed bond program before voters. The elections were called during the Council’s Feb. 9 regular meeting and reflect separate but parallel processes focused on City governance and long-term infrastructure investment.
New BBQ Restaurant Concept Chooses The CORE District for First Location
The City of Richardson announced this week that Two Twenty-Five, LLC, operating under the restaurant concept Soulcraft BBQ, will be locating in the Downtown neighborhood of Richardson’s CORE District. The ownership group...
Development Priorities, Possible Zoning Ordinance Update Discussed by City Council
At Monday’s City Council meeting, City staff led a discussion regarding the Council’s development priorities for Richardson and a possible update of the City’s Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance (CZO), originally adopted in 1956. Holding the...
Richardson Public Library Recognized with Excellence Award
For the 21st consecutive year, the Richardson Public Library has been recognized with an Achievement of Library Excellence Award from the Texas Municipal Library Directors Association. Of the 516 public libraries in Texas, only 101 received this award...
Renovated Library Opening Now Expected in September
City staff provided the City Council with an update on the Library renovation project at Monday’s City Council meeting, outlining completed work, remaining components, timelines, and the budget. The project, funded by the voter-approved...