Pet of the Week
Buster is an 8-year-old sweet old man with a heart of gold. Currently undergoing treatment for heartworm, he recently had an eye enucleated due to an infection but continues to shine with his loving personality. Great with other dogs, Buster is a gentle soul looking...
Richardson’s 52nd Annual Christmas Parade Canceled Due to Weather
Event will not be rescheduled and decision will be made regarding opening of Santa’s Village Saturday. Due to forecasted inclement weather and notification of the withdrawal of a high percentage of parade participants due to weather-related safety concerns, organizers...
Council Creates New Charter Review Commission; Appoints Members
The Richardson City Council officially established the City’s Charter Review Commission at Monday’s City Council meeting and announced the names of the residents who have been appointed to serve. Council members have been reviewing applications and interviewing...
Richardson Ranks 1st for 2024 National Night Out
The Richardson Police Department (RPD) announced this week that Richardson has earned first place nationwide in Category 2 (for communities with populations between 100,000 and 300,000) in the National Association of Town Watch's 2024 National Night Out awards. The...
“Santa’s Village at Huffhines Park” Open for the Season Tomorrow Night
Santa’s Village will officially open Saturday, Dec. 7 at 6 p.m. at Huffhines Park with the traditional “lighting of the Village” and the arrival of Santa on a firetruck. The free event includes many of Richardson Santa’s Village time-treasured dwellings along with...
Poinsettia Tree is Up at the Eisemann Center, Ready for Holiday Photos
The City’s annual Poinsettia Tree is now on display inside the Eisemann Center’s lobby. A tradition for more than 30 years, the 14-foot-tall tree is created by Parks and Recreation Department employees using nearly 200 poinsettias. It can be used as a unique backdrop...
One More Week for RFD’s 2024 Toy/Food Drive
There’s less than a week left to bring toys and food to any of 10 City facilities (see list below) for the Fire Department’s annual Toy and Food Drive. The endeavor benefits the neighbors served by Network of Community Ministries. New toys and unexpired canned/boxed...
Applications Still Open for Citizen Police Academy
Anyone aged 21 and up who lives or works in Richardson is encouraged to apply for the 2025 Richardson Citizen Police Academy. The 16-week program, which begins Feb. 4, offers an opportunity to learn about the Richardson Police Department (RPD) in a fun, interactive...
City Employees Honored with Rotary Awards
Jarrod Cheatham and Wilfried Van Beesel were recently named the 2024 Supervisor of the Year and 2024 Employee of the Year, respectively, by the Richardson Rotary Club. The awards, given by the Club since 1992, are specially designed to recognize City employees who...
Closures Begin Monday on West Renner Road
As part of the ongoing 825 Pressure Zone Project, a joint venture between the City and the North Texas Municipal Water District to improve water capacity, westbound traffic on West Renner Road between Custer Parkway and the DART Silver Line tracks will be reduced to...