Free DART Transportation to the Polls on Election Day
DART is providing free transportation within the DART service area on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 5, to assist riders in getting out to vote. Voters showing a valid voter registration card can ride at no charge on all DART buses, light rail, the Dallas Streetcar,...
“Culture in The CORE” Postponed to Nov. 16
The annual Culture in The CORE event that was scheduled for Nov. 2 has been postponed due to the expected inclement weather on Saturday. The event will now be held Saturday, Nov. 16, from noon-4 p.m. at Main Street Plaza, 105 S. Interurban St. The Light...
Public Meetings Scheduled Next Week on Aquatics Master Plan, Survey Launched
Two public input meetings will be held next week to further share opportunities for aquatics based on the next phase of the City’s Aquatics Master Plan, which was recommended from the Parks, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan. The process began in May and has...
Christmas Parade Registration Now Open
Registration has begun for Richardson’s 52nd Annual Christmas Parade, to be held Saturday, Dec. 7. This year’s parade theme is “Holidays Around the World.” Individuals and groups are encouraged to interpret the theme with costumes, vehicles, pets and floats. ...
Richardson CARES Class Concludes, Graduates Recognized at Council Meeting
Members of the sixth Richardson CARES (Citizens Academy & Resource Education Series) class were recognized at Monday’s City Council work session. The 26-member class recently completed eight weekly sessions at a variety of City venues learning about the functions...
City Secretary Receives Municipal Clerk of the Year Award
Aimee Nemer, Richardson’s City Secretary, received the 2024 Texas Municipal Clerk of the Year Award yesterday at the Texas Municipal Clerks Association’s (TMCA) annual banquet. This honor recognizes individuals who exemplify outstanding service to their communities...
Director of Emergency Management Honored by Dialogue Institute of Dallas
Alisha Gimbel, the City’s Director of Emergency Management, was recognized this week by the Dialogue Institute of Dallas at the organization’s First Responders Appreciation Dinner. The event honors and recognizes the dedication and hard work of City of Richardson...
Turn Clocks Back This Weekend
Time falls back an hour at 2 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 3, when Daylight Saving Time ends for the year. When you are changing your clocks, the Fire Department encourages you to check the batteries in your smoke detectors. If the batteries need replacing, the Department...
Senior Center Holiday Bazaar Begins Next Friday Morning
Richardson Senior Center, 820 W. Arapaho Rd.Admission: Free, no membership requiredFriday, Nov. 8-Saturday, Nov. 99 a.m.-4 p.m. More than 50 senior vendors will be selling handcrafted goods including pottery, jewelry, knitted hats and blankets, paintings...
Register Now for Heights Fall Break Camp
Heights Recreation CenterCost: $135 (Registration link: Click here)Monday, Nov. 25-Wednesday, Nov. 27Daily Drop-off: 7:30-9:30 a.m.; Pick-up: 4-6 p.m. (pickup must be by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 27) Campers ages 5-11 will enjoy various games,...