City Marks 100 Years of Incorporation
With Installation of Plaque Downtown From left: Council Member Arefin Shamsul, Council Member Curtis Dorian, Council Member Joe Corcoran, Mayor Amir Omar, Council Member Jennifer Justice Community members gathered today at Fountain Corner in Downtown Richardson to...
Texas Instruments Announces Plans to Grow U.S. Manufacturing Capacity
Texas Instruments (TI) announced this week its plans to invest more than $60 billion in building seven large-scale, connected semiconductor fabs in the U.S., to supply the growing demand for semiconductors that will advance critical innovations from vehicles to smartphones to data centers.
Miss Texas Candidates Arrive in Richardson; Competition Begins Next Week
Galatyn Park Urban Center is buzzing with excitement as Richardson prepares to welcome the 2025 Miss Texas and Miss Texas’ Teen scholarship competitions, which begin next week. The Eisemann Center and adjacent Renaissance Hotel have served as the official venues for the competitions since 2014.
City Council Continues Charter Amendment Review
At Monday’s regular work session, the City Council continued its review of proposed City Charter amendments. The proposed amendments were originally presented to the Council by the Charter Review Commission on June 2 and were partially reviewed during last week’s work session. In total, amendments are proposed for 14 of the 19 Articles in Richardson’s City Charter.
Arts and Culture Master Plan Reviewed by City Council
At Monday’s City Council work session, consultants presented the final draft of the City’s Arts and Culture Master Plan, the result of a year-long process involving research, community engagement, analysis, and visioning. This is an update to the Cultural Arts Master Plan, adopted in 2013, and serves as a long-term guide for the growth and development of arts and cultural initiatives in Richardson.
Second Quarter Financial Report Given
At Monday’s City Council meeting, staff from the City’s Budget Office presented the second quarter financial report, highlighting performance from January through March 2025 across the City’s five operational funds: General Fund, Water and Sewer Fund, Solid Waste Services Fund, Golf Fund, and Hotel/Motel Tax Fund.
Rotarian, Math Champion Honored at City Council Meeting
At Monday’s City Council meeting, two outstanding Richardson residents, Nathan Liu and Mary Bedosky, were recognized with official proclamations for their exceptional accomplishments.
Shelter Adoption Fees Temporarily Waived Through July 6
To help more pets find homes, adoption fees are being waived now through Sunday, July 6 at the Richardson Animal Shelter.
Temporary Lane Closures Coming to Renner Road
Beginning Monday, a significant traffic change will go into effect along Renner Road as part of the North Texas Municipal Water District’s (NTMWD) ongoing water main installation project.
Lane and Shoulder Closures Underway on President George Bush Turnpike
Lane and shoulder closures have begun on the President George Bush Turnpike (PGBT) between Midway Road in Carrollton and Brand Road in Richardson for shoulder repaving and guardrail installation.