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...
Richardson to Participate in 2025 Healthier Texas Community Challenge
Parks and Recreation staff announced at Monday’s City Council meeting that the City of Richardson is participating in the 2025 Healthier Texas Community Fitness Challenge Jan. 13-March 9. Formerly called the It’s Time Texas Community Fitness Challenge, the free,...
Council Receives Boil Water Notice Incident Report
City Manager Don Magner presented a comprehensive report at Monday’s City Council meeting regarding the Nov. 6 Boil Water Notice (BWN) incident that affected water customers in the southwest portion of the City. The notice was required to protect public health due to...
“Giving Trees” at Rec Centers to benefit RISD Clothes Closet
The Parks and Recreation Department is hosting a drive for new mittens, gloves, hats and scarves to help the RISD Council of PTAs Clothes Closet serve students in need. “Giving Trees” are set up at Heights and Huffhines Recreation Centers and at the Senior Center, and...
Pet of the Week
Meet Ari, a 5-year-old Rhodesian Ridgeback mix dog with an infectious energy that brightens every room she bounds into. Her sweet nature and friendly demeanor make her a joy to be around. Ari is a social butterfly and gets along well with other dogs, making her a...
Holiday Box Recycling, “Tree-cycling” Has Begun
Turn your Christmas tree into mulch and compost and keep large gift boxes out of the trash (and out of sight of would-be thieves) through the City’s Tree Cycling and Holiday Box Recycling programs. Both programs began today and continue through Feb. 7. ...
Organize a Parks Cleanup Outing for Family, Friends
Looking for an outdoor group activity for family and/or friends to do together over the holidays? Consider picking up trash and recyclables in one of Richardson’s many parks or green spaces as part of the Health Department’s Community & Corporate Environmental...
At the Eisemann Center:
“Christmas with C.S. Lewis” through Sunday Bank of America TheatreTickets: $36-$66 (tickets)Dec. 20-228 p.m. Friday and Saturday with 2 p.m. matinees Saturday and SundayIn this “magical” one-man show starring David Payne as C.S. Lewis, the year is 1962 and Lewis, the...
Teen Program: TheLab.ms Makerspace Demo
Youth Services Storytime RoomAdmission: FreeSaturday, Dec. 213-4 p.m. Calling all tech teens ages 13-18! Want to get your hands on some cool makerspace tech? Richardson-based TheLab.ms will be visiting the Library to demonstrate some of the technology they...
“Christmas Songs: Their Histories, Their Stories” Tomorrow
Council Chamber, City Hall, 2360 Campbell Creek Blvd., Suite 525Admission: FreeSaturday, Dec. 213-3:45 p.m. Adults and teens are invited to learn fun facts about Christmas carols and songs, and enjoy singing and listening to them together. Park and enter at the City...