Registration Open for 2026 Gobble Hobble
Registration is open for the annual Gobble Hobble, which celebrates its 21st year in 2026. The event benefits the Richardson Boys & Girls Club and will be held Saturday morning, Nov. 21, at Galatyn Park Urban Center, 2351 Performance Dr. New...
Richardson Real Heroes Event Aug. 26 at Eisemann Center
Local nonprofit Richardson Real Heroes will host its annual awards celebration honoring volunteers for outstanding service to the community. This year’s honorees are J.D. Luttmer and John Moran. The event’s special guest is Scott Murray, a multiple...
Traffic Switch Planned for Tuesday at Custer Parkway/Campbell Road
On Tuesday, Aug. 25, the southbound lane of traffic on Custer Parkway will be switched to the newly completed northbound side of the road from Cap Rock Drive to Campbell Road. The work is part of the Custer Parkway Improvement Project.
Westbound Campbell Road Lane Closure at Floyd Road
The right lane of westbound Campbell Road between Bunker Hill and Floyd Road may be closed to traffic during non-peak hours from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. for fiber optic work. The work is expected to be completed by late December, weather permitting.
Mosquito Spraying Continues; Remember the “4 Ds” of Protection
This week, Richardson had mosquitoes test positive for the West Nile virus for the fifth time this year. The City of Richardson conducts ground spraying in neighborhood zones with positive traps. Though no human cases of the disease have...
Hot, Dry and Windy Conditions Lead to High Risk of Fires
Hot weather and dry vegetation, coupled with wind, create ripe conditions for fast-spreading fires. This week, almost all of North Texas has been listed as “High,” “Very High” or “Extreme” on the Texas A&M Forest...
Jobs
Facilities Maintenance Supervisor – Building Systems ($63,104-$98,228 Salary) The Fleet and Facilities Department is looking for an individual who can coordinate and perform Facilities Maintenance operations and functions in the areas of mechanical, electrical,...
Proposed Budget Filed
The proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2026-27 has been filed with the City Secretary and is scheduled to be presented to the City Council on Monday. The combined budget totals approximately $432 million and maintains the current property tax rate of $0.54218. The...
City Council Receives 13 Applications for Place 3 Vacancy
The City Council received 13 applications from residents seeking appointment to the Place 3 vacancy during the July 22-Aug. 7 application period. Council members are reviewing the applications and will announce at their Aug. 17 meeting which candidates will be...
Council Receives Flock Camera Briefing
Members of the Richardson Police Department briefed the City Council on Monday about the use of Flock cameras. The department currently operates 20 cameras at 14 major intersections. The stationary cameras photograph vehicles on public roadways and record information...