Envision Richardson Comprehensive Plan Approved by City Council
The City Council voted to approve the update to the City’s Comprehensive Plan, known as Envision Richardson, at Monday’s City Council meeting. The action comes after a planning process that began in February 2023 with extensive public input, including surveys, open...
Halff Announces New Office Space, Economic Development Partnership with City
The City of Richardson has entered into a partnership agreement with Richardson-based infrastructure consulting firm Halff to help expand the company’s largest firmwide office and grow its workforce, enhancing full-service engineering and related services in...
Toy and Food Drive Collection Starts Monday at City Facilities
Collection bins are being set up this week at numerous City facilities in preparation for the Fire Department’s annual Toy and Food Drive, which begins Monday, Nov. 18 and benefits the clients served by Network of Community Ministries. This year, bins will be located...
OEM’s New Passport Program for Children Helps Families “Be Prepared”
A new program launched by the City’s Office of Emergency Management in partnership with State Farm encourages children to “Be Prepared, Not Scared” by helping their families prepare for emergencies. The Passport teaches about preparedness through activities, puzzles...
DART Continues Silver Line Testing in Richardson
DART Silver Line trains may be seen in northern Richardson this month as DART has resumed test runs of Silver Line vehicles between the Shiloh Road Station in Plano to the UT Dallas Station in Richardson. Test runs will occur Sundays between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. and...
No City Council Meeting Next Two Mondays
Due to the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday, there will be no City Council work session or meeting Nov. 18 or 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.
Lane Closure Expected on Eastbound Arapaho Between Custer, US 75
The right lane of eastbound Arapaho Road between Custer Road and US 75 may be closed to traffic at all times as curb, sidewalk and driveway work takes place. The work is expected to be complete by late November.
Pole Installation to Close Right Lanes on Both Sides of Custer Parkway North of Renner
The right lanes of northbound and southbound Custer Parkway between the Bush Turnpike and Renner Road may be closed to traffic from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. as new wood utility poles are installed. The work is expected to be complete by late December. ...
Last Week to Register for Gobble Hobble at Pre-Race Day Savings
Galatyn Park Urban Center, 2351 Performance Dr.Cost: $35 1-Mile Fun Run and $45 for the 5K, plus registration fees. (Note: cost increases day of race)Saturday, Nov. 237 a.m.-10:30 a.m. (Fun Run starts at 8 a.m.; 5K begins at 8:30 a.m.) Support the...
PM Pints Next Thursday Evening
The IQ®HQ, 1302 E. Collins Blvd.Admission: FreeThursday, Nov. 215-7 p.m. This free, quarterly, evening event series is designed to foster networking while providing insights and advice from local small business owners and subject matter experts. Thursday’s...