Fall Most Active Season for West Nile Infections
With the recent death from West Nile virus (WNV) of a Richardson resident, the Health Department would like to remind you of ways to reduce your risk of West Nile Virus (WNV) as the cooler fall weather encourages more outdoor activities. The Health...
NCTCOG Offers Ways to “Go Green” for Halloween
Air North Texas, a division of the North Central Texas Council of Governments, is reminding North Texans that Halloween can be a time of “scary” environmental impact, with many single-use items mass produced for the holiday, including costumes (that are often made of...
Pet of the Week
Meet Mercedes, a 5 year-old German Shepherd whose sweetness is as endearing as her name. She's the embodiment of friendliness, extending her warm nature to both humans and her fellow canines. Her pleasant demeanor is a testament to her adaptability and willingness to...
Recovery Continues After Online Service Outage
After an unauthorized access incident Sept. 25, the process to take down, check, and restore sections of the City’s network is continuing and still may cause intermittent outages. If you’re trying to access the City’s website or MyRichardson mobile applications...
City Council Reviews Richardson’s Legislative Agenda
In preparation for the upcoming 2025 state and federal legislative sessions, City staff presented the City Council Monday with priorities for a proposed legislative agenda for Richardson. Richardson sets a legislative agenda prior to each session in line with City...
“Richardson Replants” Tree Giveaway Held at City Hall
More than 40 trees were given away last weekend at Richardson City Hall in conjunction with a Library-sponsored lecture held in the City Council Chamber. Attendees learned about tree care and urban forestry from representatives from the Texas Trees Foundation and got...
Open House Held for Custer Parkway Reconstruction Project
An open house took place this week at Fire Station 3 to provide neighbors with information about the City’s Custer Parkway Reconstruction Project. Work is expected to break ground soon on the Project, which was funded by the 2021 Bond Program and includes (full...
“Envision Richardson” Draft Plan Released
The draft Envision Richardson Comprehensive Plan Update is now available online for review and comment. The update began in Spring 2023 and has included three rounds of public input that have shaped the draft plan, with three public hearings scheduled for the coming...
Pawtoberfest “Pawkage” Presale, Costume Contest and Puppy Yoga Online Registration Close Next Friday
Pawtoberfest, the City’s annual dog-centric fall celebration, will be held at Huffhines Park Saturday, Oct. 19 in conjunction with Huffhines Harvest Fest and promises to be as woof-worthy as ever, with live entertainment, food vendors and family-friendly activities...
Cottonwood Art Festival Chalk Art Winners Announced
Large crowds enjoyed last weekend’s Cottonwood Art Festival thanks to sunny weather and no rain before or during the event. People (and pets) strolled the grounds enjoying live music, festival food and the colorful work of close to 200 talented artists. This fall...