Application Period for City Council Place 3 Vacancy Closes Next Friday
Applications are open to fill the vacant Place 3 seat on the Richardson City Council. District 3 residents who meet the qualifications to serve may apply through Friday, Aug. 7, at 11:59 p.m. The appointment timeline is: July 22-Aug. 7: Application period ...
Richardson CARES Applications Close Tonight
Applications for the 2026 Citizens Academy and Resource Education Series, known as Richardson CARES, close today. The free eight-week series is open to adults age 18 and older and gives participants an inside look at Richardson municipal government and day-to-day City...
Richardson City Manager Honored for Regional Leadership
Richardson City Manager Don Magner has been selected to receive the North Texas Commission’s 2026 Regional Civic Leadership Award, recognizing his three decades of public service and commitment to regional collaboration.
Pool Summer Schedule Winding Down
The Cottonwood and Glenville pools will close for the summer at 8 p.m. this Sunday, Aug. 2. City of Richardson pools traditionally close on a staggered schedule. The Terrace and Canyon Creek pools will close Sunday, Aug. 9; after Aug. 9,...
Animal Shelter Waives Adoption Fees in August for Clear the Shelters
The Richardson Animal Shelter will waive adoption fees throughout August as part of the annual “Clear the Shelters” event. Now in its 12th year, the nationwide campaign, which began in North Texas, helps connect pets with families by offering waived or reduced...
Fundraiser Supports Pavilion at Ann Eisemann Inclusive Playground
The Richardson East Rotary Foundation is holding a fundraiser Monday at String Bean to support “Annie’s Place,” a planned pavilion at the City’s Ann Eisemann Inclusive Playground at Cottonwood Park. The pavilion, to be named “Annie’s Place” in memory of Ann...
Eisemann Center Deep Clean Underway
The Eisemann Center is undergoing its annual refresh. Each summer, events are paused for a few weeks while staff deep-clean, repair and refresh the building and its contents. The Eisemann Center Ticket Office remains open from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday during the...
August Richardson Today in Mailboxes this Weekend
The August 2026 print edition of Richardson Today is expected to begin arriving in mailboxes this weekend. It includes a front-page story on the City’s Capital Investment Plan, information on the appointment process for the City Council vacancy, an overview...
Emergency Water Main Repair Planned at Belt Line and Plano
Emergency water main repair work is scheduled to begin Wednesday at the intersection of Belt Line Road and Plano Road. The repair is needed due to an isolated break in a water main located in the middle of the intersection. The original break occurred...
Lane Closures Next Week Near Spring Valley Tunnel
Overnight lane closures will take place on both eastbound and westbound Spring Valley Road the nights of Aug. 5 and Aug. 6 so overhead traffic signs can be installed at the tunnel entrances. Closures include: ...