City Council Updated on DART Initiatives; Considers Future DART Resolution
DART staff and board members, including DART Board Chair and former Richardson Mayor Gary Slagel, provided a presentation at Monday’s City Council meeting that focused on current DART initiatives, including proposed changes to DART Board governance and a brief update...
Community Inclusion and Engagement Commission Presents Strategic Plan
Members of the City’s new Community Inclusion and Engagement Commission (CIEC), along with City and consulting staff, presented the CIEC’s Strategic Plan at Monday’s joint City Council/CIEC work session. Crafted over the past several months with guidance...
65+/Disabled Resident Property Tax Exemption Increase Reviewed for Budget Season
Budget planning season for FY 2025-26 has kicked off, as City staff briefed the City Council at its Monday meeting on a proposed increase in the property tax exemption for residents who are age 65 and over or disabled. The recommendation is to raise the City’s current...
Tax Help Available at City Facilities
Free assistance in preparing and filing your taxes is now available through April 15 at Heights and Huffhines Recreation Centers courtesy of the AARP Foundation Tax Aide program. The by-appointment service provides assistance to anyone, free of charge,...
City Council Candidate Filing Deadline is Next Friday
The deadline to file an application to run for a Richardson City Council seat is Friday, Feb. 14, by 5 p.m. The City of Richardson City Council election is held every two years; this year’s election will be held May 3. Election packets for prospective...
PGBT Frontage Road Lane Closure Expected near CityLine
The left lane of the eastbound Bush Turnpike frontage road between US 75 and Routh East Drive may be closed to traffic from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. as grading and pouring work takes place for sidewalk construction. The work is expected by be finished by late February.
Right Lane of Campbell Road West of Plano Road to Experience Temporary Closure
The right lane of westbound Campbell Road between Campbell Creek Boulevard and Glenville Drive may be closed to traffic from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. as fiber optic work takes place. The work is expected to be complete by early May. ...
“Coffee with a Cop” Next Wednesday at Cinnaholic
100 S. Central Expwy. #15Cost: FreeWednesday, Feb. 1210-11 a.m. You’re invited to enjoy complimentary coffee while chatting with Richardson Police officers at this longtime CORE District business that specializes in gourmet cinnamon rolls. Stop by, say...
Next IQ Brew is Thursday
The IQ®HQ, 1302 E. Collins Blvd. Admission: Free (RSVP requested here as space is limited) Thursday, Feb.138:30-10 a.m. (Opening remarks begin at 9 a.m.) In this presentation originally scheduled for Jan. 9 (postponed due to inclement...
Learn About File Backup Tomorrow Morning
Millwood Creek RoomAdmission: Free (registration and current RPL card in good standing required; call 972-744-4355 to register)Saturday, Feb. 810:30 a.m.-noon Discover options for safekeeping your files, and how to protect your data in each situation. For...