First of Two Scheduled Hearings Monday for Possible Bond Election
The City Council is holding two public hearings this month so residents can have an opportunity to speak about projects for a potential 2026 bond program election. The first will be held at the Jan. 5 City Council meeting which begins at 6 p.m.; the second will be...
Recycling Reminder
Due to the New Year’s Holiday, Thursday recycling service was postponed and is being picked up today, Friday, Jan. 2. Friday recycling service is also on a holiday schedule and will be picked up tomorrow, Saturday, Jan. 3. ...
Altrusa Scholarship Applications Open Today
Altrusa International of Richardson began accepting applications for its 2026 scholarship program today (Friday, Jan. 2). The program is open to high school seniors planning to attend universities/colleges, community colleges or vocational training programs in the United States.
Street Repair Work to Impact Waterview Drive between Belt Line and Arapaho
In two phases, first the bike lanes of northbound and southbound Waterview Drive between Belt Line Road and Arapaho Road and next the inside lanes (travel lanes) of northbound and southbound Waterview Drive in the same area, may be closed to traffic daily from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. as concrete replacement takes place.
City’s Annual Photo Contest Begins Next Friday Morning
The City’s annual photo contest opens next Friday, Jan. 9, with entries accepted through Sunday, Jan. 25. Sponsored by the Parks and Recreation Department, the contest is open to both residents and nonresidents, and is divided into three competition groups (Student, Amateur Adult and Proficient Adult).
At the Library: Adult Winter Reading Challenge Kick-Off Event Tomorrow
Adults—start the year by accepting the Library’s Challenge! Sign up beginning Jan. 3 on Beanstack, then read 1,200 minutes (just 20 per day) by Feb. 28 to win a gift bag and other prizes while supplies last.
At the Library: “Wednesdays @ 11: Building Buddies” Next Wednesday
Children ages 2-5 build social and motor skills through play. Explore a variety of building toys each month, including Duplo bricks, Magna-Tiles, Kaleido Gears, and more! (To avoid mix-ups, please do not bring personal building toys).
Upcoming at the Eisemann Center
The following events are coming up at the Eisemann Center.
“Anything Goes” Continues through Sunday at Repertory Company Theatre
With a deck full of Cole Porter’s greatest hits—including “You’re the Top,” “I Get a Kick Out of You,” “Friendship” and the showstopping title number—this Broadway classic is a crowd-pleasing voyage for the whole family.
“Cease the Grease” Continues through Monday
Help our water system stay clog-free (and save yourself hundreds of dollars in plumbing bills) by avoiding pouring leftover holiday cooking oil and grease down the drain. Instead, bring it to the City’s temporary cooking oil/grease drop-off site through Monday, Jan. 5 at the Municipal Service Center.