New Partnership Expands Support for Richardson Shelter Pets
The Richardson Animal Shelter has become the fifth municipal shelter to partner with Friends of Rescue Animals (FRA), a Rowlett-based nonprofit with more than 300 volunteers. Founded in 2004, FRA provides financial support for select treatments and procedures at...
Richardson, Other Cities Reach Rate Agreement with Atmos
The Richardson City Council adopted an ordinance Monday approving a rate increase for Atmos Gas, effective for bills rendered after Oct. 1, 2025. The adjustment will raise the average monthly residential bill by about $8 (9.3 percent) and the average commercial bill...
City Seeks Public Input on Safety and Accessibility Plans
The City of Richardson is inviting residents to provide feedback on two important initiatives that will help guide future projects: a citywide Safety Action Plan and an Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition Plan. The Safety Action Plan will...
October Richardson Today in Mailboxes Next Week
The October 2025 print edition of Richardson Today is expected to hit mailboxes next week. In it, you’ll learn all about the new 2025-26 City Budget, details on more than 30 upcoming classes, workshops, concerts and events (including three Richardson...
No City Council Meeting Monday
Due to Sept. 29 being the fifth Monday of the month, there will be no City Council work session or meeting that day. The Council will next meet Monday, Oct. 6 at 6 p.m. with the agenda posted Tuesday, Sept. 30. Meeting...
Fall is a Great Time to Try Composting
If you haven’t tried composting yet, fall is a great time to learn more about it, as fallen leaves (a great component of compost) are getting more plentiful. A large amount of space is not required; a composting bin can be as small as three feet wide. Materials to place inside include “browns” (brown leaves/grass, cardboard, newspaper) and “greens” (plant-based food scraps, green leaves/grass) in a 2:1 ratio.
“Chalk the Walk” at Cottonwood Art Festival—Deadline to Sign Up is Monday
The fourth annual “Chalk the Walk” Art Contest will take place at the upcoming Cottonwood Art Festival Oct 4-5. Artists age 12+ have the opportunity to create a masterpiece of their choice on the sidewalks of Cottonwood Park with a chance to win up to $500 in cash prizes.
Lane Closures Expected Near Jupiter/Renner Intersection for Fiber Optic Work
The following lane closures are expected daily between 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. over the next few weeks as fiber optic work takes place near the intersection of Jupiter Road and Renner Road:
Pavement Repair Work Begins Next Week on Melrose Drive East of Custer
The eastbound side of Melrose Drive between Custer Road and Lorrie Drive will be closed to traffic starting next week (week of Sept. 29) as pavement replacement work takes place, part of the City’s Arterial and Collector Street Rehab Project.
Pavement Repair Program Begins Next Week
The City’s annual pavement crack sealing program will begin next week at Campbell Road near the UT Dallas campus. While contactors are sealing cracks in the pavement, temporary lane closures will be necessary.