City Council Approves Increase in Homestead Exemption for Seniors, Disabled
The City Council approved an ordinance Monday that increases the property tax exemption for disabled and senior citizens from $145,000 to $160,000 for FY 2026. The new exemption amount equates to an $867 reduction in taxes compared to the $786 reduction for the...
Water System Chlorine Maintenance Begins Monday
The North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD), Richardson’s water supplier, will conduct its annual chlorine maintenance on its water transmission system and member cities’ distribution systems March 3-31. The treatment is both a water system maintenance function...
City’s First Quarter Financial Report Given
The City budget remains on track with its current fiscal year outlook, according to the FY 2025 First Quarter Financial Report presented at Monday’s City Council meeting. The First Quarter Report represents activity from Oct. 1-Dec. 31, 2024; revenues and expenditures...
City Council Reviews Consolidating City Fees
City staff across multiple departments, in coordination with the City Secretary and City Attorney, have taken initial steps toward consolidating some of the many fees charged by the City into one comprehensive fee ordinance and schedule. Budget staff gave an update to...
City’s Annual Traffic Signal Box Art Contest Begins Monday
Submissions open Monday, March 3 for the City’s fourth annual Traffic Signal Box Art Contest. “Butterflies” is the theme for this year’s contest, co-sponsored by the Richardson Rotary Club. The contest is open to individual artists of all ages. A...
Wildflower! Songwriter Contest Deadline Extended to March 9
The Wildflower! Arts & Music Festival’s annual Al Johnson Performing Songwriter Contest is allowing artists one more week, until March 9, to submit an application for entry in the 2025 contest. The award-winning contest offers independent performing songwriters...
DART Fare Changes Begin Tomorrow
Following a thorough evaluation of internal operations and public input, Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) will introduce a simplified fare structure starting Saturday, March 1. The updated structure is intended to offer more clarity and convenience for riders while...
Richardson Today in Mailboxes Next Week
The March 2025 print edition of Richardson Today has been sent to the printer and is expected to hit mailboxes early next week, with information about the City’s upcoming Trash Bash and Traffic Signal Box Art Contest as well as photos of each property...
Traffic Delays Expected on Belt Line near Weatherred Drive due to Lane Closures
The right and center lanes of eastbound Belt Line Road between Dover Drive and Weatherred Drive may be closed to traffic from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. as concrete rehabilitation/asphalt overlay work takes place, with one lane remaining closed overnight. The work is expected...
Lane Closures Expected on Eastbound and Westbound Centennial
The right lane of westbound Centennial Boulevard between Abrams Road and Greenville Avenue may be closed to traffic from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. as water utility work takes place for new development. The work is expected to be complete by mid-March. On eastbound...