July is Smart Irrigation Month
Although summer heat blankets the entire region, lawn care isn’t one-size-fits-all. Smart Irrigation Month in July is a reminder to explore best practices when watering your lawn.
Litter Cleanup July 18 at Breckinridge Park
The Sigma Alpha Epsilon Chapter from the University of Texas at Dallas and One Earth One Chance, in partnership with the City of Richardson, are holding a litter cleanup Saturday, July 18 at Breckinridge Park. Volunteers will pick up the litter with grabbers and gloves. Minors must be accompanied by an adult.
Jobs
The City of Richardson is now hiring for the following positions.
Pet of the Week
Meet Ducky, a 1-year-old Pitbull mix with a heart full of joy. This sweet, friendly, and goofy boy loves to play and has a knack for making everyone around him smile.
Richardson’s Family 4th Takes Place Saturday
The City of Richardson is hosting its annual Family 4th Celebration on Saturday, July 4, at Breckinridge Park, 3555 Brand Rd., beginning at 6 p.m. Anyone wishing to attend the free event is invited to bring picnics, blankets and/or lawn chairs and enjoy an evening...
Recycling/Trash Changes for Independence Day Holiday
There will be NO solid waste, Brush and Bulky Item Collection (BABIC) or recycling service provided Friday, July 3. Normal Friday recycling collection was picked up today. There will be NO make-up day for trash collection or BABIC.
Municipal Facility Closures for Fourth of July Holiday
FacilityOpen/Closed StatusAnimal Shelter(Contact Richardson’s Response Center at 972-744-4111 to report non-emergency animal-related issues.)Closed July 4City Hall and City Hall Annex, Municipal Court, Richardson IQ® HQ, Service CenterClosed July 3-4Eisemann...
Main Street Lanes Open During Peak Traffic Times
All lanes on Main Street in The CORE District’s downtown neighborhood are now open during peak traffic times as the Main Street Reconstruction Project nears completion. Crews have completed striping work and are finishing...
Miss Texas, Miss Texas’ Teen Crowned at Eisemann Center
Miss Houston Regan Hutsell was named the new Miss Texas and Miss Dallas’ Teen Zoe Zogleman became Miss Texas’ Teen during finals held June 27 at the Eisemann Center. A total of 51 women from across the state participated in the Miss Texas competition, with...
Richardson Fire Department Celebrates 100th Anniversary
The Richardson Fire Department celebrated its 100th anniversary Saturday with an event at Fire Station 1. Current and former firefighters, city officials and the public celebrated the department’s history, which began on April 9, 1926 with 20...