“Musica Nova: Fauré & Beethoven” Online Beginning Tonight
Online (viewing link: click here)Cost to view: FreeBegins Friday, Jan. 107:30 p.m. In case you missed it, view the Dec. 7, 2024, live performance of “Musica Nova: Fauré & Beethoven” on the Bass School YouTube channel. Students from the University’s Advanced...
2024 City Photo Contest Winners and Judges Exhibits Begin Monday
Huffhines Recreation Center 200 N. Plano Rd. Admission: Free Jan. 13-30Open during Huffhines Recreation Center normal hours (listed here) The Best of Show and Best of Division Winner’s Exhibit from the City’s 2024 Photo Contest, as well...
Plants and Freeze Damage: Wait and See
As landscapes start to thaw out this weekend, plants may look dead or battered from the recent weather conditions. Texas gardening expert and author Neil Sperry states on his website to not “rush to judgment” and that in many cases, you won’t know the extent of winter...
Burst Pipes Can Come with Warmer Temperatures; What to Do
With freezing temperatures expected to take a pause at the end of the weekend, pipes with frozen water inside that have expanded this past week might crack or burst when temperatures rise and the water gets flowing again. The burst might not happen...
Pet of the Week
Polk is a sweet 3-year-old American Bulldog who has been waiting for his forever home since June, and he’s ready to steal your heart! Polk is smart, fully potty trained and gets along great with other dogs. Plus, he absolutely loves treats! If you’re looking for a...
City of Richardson announces early closures today and Friday service changes due to severe winter weather
NEWS RELEASE For Release: Jan. 9, 2025 CONTACT: Greg Sowell, Communications Director, City of Richardson, 972-744-4218 (office), 972-897-2762 (cell), greg.sowell@cor.gov City of Richardson announces early closures today and Friday service changes due to severe winter...
City of Richardson announces Thursday impacts to solid waste collection and facility operations due to threat of severe winter weather
Severity of storm will determine future decisions related to make-up days for trash/recycling collection and other services.
Discounted Memberships at City Rec Centers Available for a Limited Time
Richardson recreation centers are ringing in 2025 with 25 percent off all annual recreation memberships purchased during the month of January. The discount brings the cost of an annual individual adult membership for Richardson residents down to $70/year and family...
Three-Day Wildflower! 2025 Tickets Now on Sale
Weekend ticket packages for the 2025 Wildflower! Arts & Music Festival, to be held May 16-18, went on sale online this week. General admission, three-day ticket packages are $40 through Feb. 10, a savings of $35 off the regular price. The “Friends of the Festival”...
City’s Annual Student Art, Essay Contests Open
Two annual student contests sponsored by the Richardson City Council began accepting entries Jan. 1: the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Essay Contest and the “Black History Month: Celebrating Diversity and Inclusion” Art Contest. Each contest is open to students...