City Pond/Lake Etiquette: Don’t Feed the Ducks; Fishing Allowed
With the weather cooling off and the official start of fall this Sunday, more people are outside enjoying the City’s many parks. Here’s the low-down on feeding wildlife and fishing at park ponds and lakes: Though taking bread to “feed the birds” at area ponds...
Help Parks be “Picture Perfect” when Taking Photos
Heading to a Richardson park to take homecoming photos, senior portraits or pose for the family holiday card? Be sure to remember that the City has photography guidelines in place, created in 2018 to help maximize enjoyment of our parks. The nine guidelines are posted...
Pet of the Week
Arlo is a senior dog with a heart full of love and friendliness. Despite her age, she carries an infectious energy that can brighten up any room and loves nothing more than to spend her days enjoying the company of those around her. Her gentle and friendly nature...
September Marks Launch of Program to Help Restore Richardson’s Tree Canopy
City is organizing planting effort and giveaway of trees to start the replacement of foliage lost in this year’s May 28 severe storm event. (Richardson, TX) – The first tree giveaway for the Richardson Replants program has been scheduled to take place later this month...
Tax Rate Hearing Held; Budget Hearing and Approval Scheduled for Sept. 16
A public hearing on the proposed tax rate for the 2024-25 fiscal year was held at Monday’s City Council meeting, and a hearing on the proposed 2024-25 budget will be held at the Sept.16 City Council meeting. After the Sept.16 hearing concludes, the Council will vote...
Solid Waste Survey Ends Sunday
Don’t miss the chance to give your opinions on the City’s solid waste collection services, including recycling, by completing the City’s Solid Waste Survey. The survey, which ends this Sunday, Sept. 15, is part of an update underway for the City’s Solid Waste Master...
“Shape the Heart” of Richardson’s Cultural Arts Experiences via Community Survey
The City of Richardson is seeking community feedback via a survey regarding cultural arts preferences/experiences, as part of a study underway to update the City’s Cultural Arts Master Plan. Responses will help guide the future of the City’s cultural arts offerings...
Community Revitalization Award Nominations Due Sept. 30
There’s still time to nominate a deserving property for a 2024 Community Revitalization Award, the City’s annual recognition of property owners who have enhanced the community by making significant improvements to their properties, including: Residences ...
Fire/Police/Medical Personnel, Richardson Resident Recognized for Saving Life
Andrew Laska, a resident of the Heights Park neighborhood in Richardson, was recognized this week at Richardson Fire Department (RFD) headquarters for helping to save a man’s life, along with the RFD/EMS personnel and 911 dispatcher who were involved in the event. The...
Richardson “Clear the Shelters” Finds Homes for More Than 80 Pets
Animal Shelter staff announced this week that 87 pets found their forever homes during the Clear the Shelters campaign (Aug. 10-Sept. 10) and extends their gratitude to the adopters that made that possible. The annual nationwide event promotes pet adoption and raises...