Gobble Hobble Tomorrow
The 19th Annual Gobble Hobble is set for tomorrow morning, featuring a 5K and a 1-mile Fun Run. Both events will start and finish at the Galatyn Park Urban Center, winding through the scenic Spring Creek Nature Preserve. The action kicks off at 8 a.m., with proceeds...
Trash/Recycling/BABIC Schedule Impacts for the Thanksgiving Holiday
There will be NO trash, recycling or Brush and Bulky Item Collection (BABIC) service provided Thursday or Friday, Nov. 28-29. There will be NO make-up days for trash collection or BABIC. Regularly scheduled trash and BABIC service will resume...
City Facilities Schedule for the Thanksgiving Holiday
For the Thanksgiving holiday Nov. 28-29, City facilities will operate according to the following holiday schedule: FacilityOpen/Closed StatusAnimal Shelter(Contact Richardson’s Response Center at 972-744-4111 to report non-emergency animal-related issues.)Closes at 5...
Christmas Parade Applications Close Monday; VIP Tickets Still Available
There are three days left to register for the Richardson’s 52nd Annual Christmas Parade, to be held Saturday, Dec. 7 with the theme of “Holidays Around the World.” Participants are encouraged to bring the theme to life with creative costumes, vehicles, pets, and...
Fire Department Toy and Food Drive Underway; Drop Off Items at City Facilities
Collection bins at 10 City facilities (see list below) are now accepting donations for the Fire Department’s annual Toy and Food Drive, which began earlier this week. The endeavor benefits the neighbors served by Network of Community Ministries. New toys...
Culture in The CORE Held
The annual Culture in The CORE was held last weekend at Main Street Plaza in Richardson’s Downtown CORE District amidst great weather, celebrating the tastes, sounds and spirit of the community. The event featured food for sale (and sampling) from...
Ribbon Cutting, Bridge Dedication Held at Twin Rivers Park
Last Saturday, the City Council held a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Twin Rivers Park, located on the east side of Glenville Drive between Belt Line and Spring Valley roads. The new six-acre park offers a range of features, including a 1/3-mile walking trail, a...
Volunteers Needed for Santa’s Village
There are still spots available for volunteers to help staff the City’s annual Santa’s Village at Huffhines Park, this year scheduled for Dec. 7-8, 13-15 and 20-22. Volunteers assist with activities in the dwellings, serve as greeters and interact with guests. Shifts...
No City Council Meeting Monday
Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, there will be no City Council work session or meeting Monday, Nov. 25. The City Council will next meet Monday, Dec. 2 at 6 p.m. For future agendas and meeting dates, go to www.cor.net/CityCouncil.
Closures, Detours Expected Tonight for Northbound US 75 Near Bush Turnpike
The North Texas Tollway Authority will close the northbound US 75 ramps onto the Bush Turnpike (PGBT) from 10 p.m. tonight (Friday, Nov. 22) until 4 a.m. tomorrow as routine maintenance work continues. Message boards will be placed nearby to alert drivers of the...