Richardson’s 100th Year of Incorporation Commemorated in The CORE District
The Richardson City Council unveiled a plaque in The CORE District on Monday to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the incorporation of the city.
Proposed Public Art for New City Hall/Municipal Campus Discussed
NYC-based artist and architect Mark Fornes, whose design has been chosen for the public art to be installed outside Richardson’s future City Hall, gave an update to the City Council at Monday’s meeting. The update was a follow-up to feedback received in April when the art details were first presented.
Miss Texas to be Crowned this Weekend in Richardson, Ways to Watch
Glitz and glamour have been extra-abundant in Richardson this week as the Miss Texas and Miss Texas’ Teen Scholarship Competitions have been taking place at the Eisemann Center.
Council Briefed on Texas Legislative Session Outcomes
The City Council was briefed this week on results of the 89th Texas Legislative Session and the impacts of new legislation on local government.
NTMWD Presents Annual Update
City Council received a presentation Monday regarding the North Texas Municipal Water District’s (NTMWD) water supply planning, strategic financial plans and water conservation efforts.
What to Do to Avoid Ozone Action Days, Power Grid Alerts
With the official start of summer this week, you may hear the phrase “Ozone Action Day” more frequently in the news. These are days when ground-level ozone in our air, fueled by heat, sunlight, pollution and lack of wind, reaches unhealthy levels that can cause...
Vendor Applications Now Open for Huffhines Harvest Fest, Pawtoberfest
Applications are now open for marketplace vendor booths, including arts and crafts, pet-related items and artisanal food, for this year’s Huffhines Harvest Fest.
No City Council Meeting Next Two Weeks
Due to summer break and the Independence Day holiday, there will be no City Council meeting Monday, June 30 and Monday, July 7. The Council will next meet Monday, July 14 beginning at 6 p.m.
City Council calendar: www.cor.net/CityCouncil
Richardson Today in Mailboxes Next Week
The July 2025 print edition of Richardson Today is expected to hit mailboxes next week, just in time for the July 4th holiday. It includes a front-page schedule and map for Richardson’s “Family 4th” event; holiday schedules for City facilities and sanitation; updates on economic development, road and construction projects; and information about National Parks and Recreation month, in which Richardson will host weekly events at our Parks and Recreation facilities.
City Charter Amendments Public Hearing Held
A brief follow-up presentation concerning proposed changes to the City Charter was presented at this week’s City Council meeting, followed by a public hearing concerning the amendments. The City Council has been reviewing several proposed amendments at its regular work sessions and meetings since June 2, when they were originally presented by the Charter Review Commission.