City Departments Prepare for Severe Winter Weather
Next week’s forecast shows a possibility for extreme winter weather, and City departments are preparing by staging equipment and materials. Piles of sand to help de-ice and provide traction at intersections are in place and ready to load on spreaders. Bags of ice melt...
Election Packets Available at City Hall for May 3 City Council Election
Election packets for prospective candidates for Mayor and Places 1 through 6 are now available for the May 3, 2025 election. Electronic election packets may be requested via e-mail at aimee.nemer@cor.gov. Additionally, packets are available to pick up...
Earn Extra Points by Registering Now for Healthier Texas Community Challenge
The City of Richardson is set to participate in the 2025 Healthier Texas Community Fitness Challenge Jan. 13-March 9, and invites the community to join in. Formerly called the It’s Time Texas Community Fitness Challenge, the free, eight-week, statewide competition...
U.S. Flags Flying at Half-Staff on All Public Buildings through Jan. 28; Jan. 9 is a National Day of Mourning
The City of Richardson, along with other municipalities and government entities, is flying the U.S. flag at half-staff due to the passing of former President Jimmy Carter on Dec. 29. He lived to be 100 years old. In a proclamation issued Dec. 29, President...
Fiber Optic Work to Narrow Glenville Drive Temporarily South of Digital Drive
Glenville Drive between Digital Drive and International Parkway may be narrowed to one lane with flaggers for the alternate movement of traffic from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. as boring work for fiber optic cable takes place along North Glenville Drive. The work is expected to...
Lane Closures Expected on Northbound Waterview Parkway near UT Dallas Campus
The right lane of Waterview Parkway at Stewart Drive, and the bike lane of northbound Waterview Parkway extended 240 feet south of Synergy Park Boulevard, may be closed to traffic from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. for fiber optic work. The work is expected to be complete by...
Annual City Photo Contest Opens Next Friday
The City’s annual photo contest opens next Friday, Jan. 10, with entries accepted through Sunday, Jan. 26. Sponsored by the Parks and Recreation Department, the contest is open to both residents and nonresidents, and is divided into three competition groups (Student,...
IQ Brew Jan. 9: “Remote Sensing and Machine Learning”
The IQ®HQ, 1302 E. Collins Blvd. Admission: Free (RSVP requested here as space is limited) Thursday, Jan. 9 8:30-10 a.m. (Opening remarks begin at 9 a.m.) In this presentation, Dr. David Lary will delve into his insights on remote...
Adult Winter Reading Challenge Kickoff Event Features Food, Fun
Near Desk 1 at the Richardson Public Library, 2360 Campbell Creek Blvd., Ste. 500Cost: Free Saturday, Jan. 43-5 p.m. The Library is challenging adults to “Bundle Up with Books” and participate in the Winter Reading Club/Challenge Jan. 4-March 19. Sign...
“Dog Man’s Supa Adventure Bash” Tomorrow
City Council Chamber, 2360 Campbell Creek Blvd. Ste. 525Cost: Free (event listing)Saturday, Jan. 42-3:30 p.m. Join us for a Dog Man extravaganza with “supa epic” activities, games, and fur-ocious trivia inspired by the Eisemann Center’s upcoming production...