No City Council Meeting Monday
Due to Richardson City Council’s longstanding practice of not scheduling meetings on the fifth Monday of the month, there will be no City Council work session or meeting Monday, March 30. The City Council will next meet Monday, April 6 at 6 p.m.
Richardson Today in Mailboxes Next Week
The April 2026 print edition of Richardson Today is expected to hit mailboxes next week. Since April is National Volunteer Month, the issue features a special focus on volunteer opportunities in Richardson, along with Economic Development news, construction updates, and information about the City’s upcoming festivals and events, including the annual Trash Bash set for April 11.
Long-term Closure Expected on Custer Parkway North of Renner
During Phase 7 of the 36-inch water line installation being conducted by the North Texas Municipal Water District, the right lane of northbound Custer Parkway from Renner Road to 15th Street in Plano may be closed to traffic. The work is expected to wrap up in February 2027. Note: If a two-lane closure is needed, it will be only allowed from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Lanes Closed at Spring Valley/Lingco Intersection for Pavement Repair
The right, center and left lanes of westbound Spring Valley Road between Greenville Avenue and Lingco Drive may be closed to traffic alternately starting March 30, as pavement repair takes place following a water line connection. At least two lanes will be closed from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. At 3:30 p.m. every day there will be at least two through lanes open to traffic, and one lane may be kept closed overnight until all three lanes are poured, one at a time. The work is expected to be completed in early April.
Healthier Texas Community Challenge Walk and Run Event Tomorrow
Celebrate the last weekend of the Healthier Texas Community Challenge by walking or running 1.8 miles around Huffhines Park Saturday morning with fellow fitness enthusiasts.
“Bunny Tail Trail” Event Tomorrow
Children ages 3-12 are invited to bring a basket and “hop on down” a specially decorated trail at Breckinridge Park, stopping at booths along the way (including the Library’s R.O.V.E.R. van!) to collect eggs and enjoy other spring activities.
Free Lecture: “When Dallas Took the Train” Tomorrow Afternoon
Bob LaPrelle, president of the Museum of the American Railroad in Frisco, will share insight on how Dallas’ infrastructure was shaped by the Union Terminal Company. He’ll also discuss the creation of the Museum of the American Railroad and its connection and history to Fair Park. This lecture aligns with the Library’s Texas America250 display highlighting Texas historical treasures. For adults and teens.
“Three Little Pigs Building Challenge” at STEAM Starters Next Friday
Children ages 6-8 are invited to take the Three Little Pigs Challenge and use engineering concepts to build a house strong enough that the Big Bad Wolf can’t blow it down!
Sweet Adelines Region 25 Chorus Contest Tomorrow
Listen to female barbershop harmony as 18 choruses from five states compete in this regional competition that’s part of Sweet Adelines International, a worldwide organization of women singers.
New Exhibit Opens at SP/N Gallery Next Friday Afternoon
“Navigating Sites and Spaces: Reclaiming Agency through Material, Movement and Media” is an MFA thesis exhibition of Parul Bhatia—an immersive, multimedia installation exploring absence, memory and self-autonomy through material, movement and media. Working across performance, photography, video, material installations and sculptural forms, the exhibition examines how bodily gestures, material imprints and encounters with space function as sites of transformation.