Richardson Replants Tree Giveaway Next Weekend
Public Safety Expo, Huffhines Park, 300 N. Plano Rd.Cost: Free (one tree per household; proof of Richardson residency required)Saturday, Sept. 2110 a.m.-noon (or while supplies last) Pick up a free tree as part of the City’s “Richardson Replants” program,...
Regional Composting Facility to Offer Customer Appreciation Sale
Texas Pure, the regional composting/mulching facility that partners with the City of Richardson and four other area cities, has announced a customer appreciation sale that began this week and will run through Sept. 30. All bagged and bulk products are 25 percent off...
Pet of the Week
Meet Brooke, a 9-year-old German Shepherd. Her sweetness is as undeniable as her intelligence and her friendly nature makes her a favorite among our staff and volunteers. Brooke is not just people-oriented, she gets along splendidly with her fellow shelter resident...
Cultural Arts Master Plan Survey Available Now Through October 6
The City of Richardson would like to invite you to participate in a quick online survey to help guide the future growth and development of cultural arts in our community. The Cultural Arts Master Plan survey is now available and is one of the methods that will be used...
National Preparedness Month: Make a Plan
Having an emergency plan can make all the difference when disaster strikes. As part of National Preparedness Month, we’re sharing some key practices to help you stay ready in case of a crisis. Plan Together: Gather your household to discuss how everyone will receive...
RROB Lecture Tickets Available Starting Tuesday
Free tickets to attend the Sept. 24 lecture by 2024 Richardson Reads One Book author Brendan Slocumb will be available beginning Tuesday, Sept. 10 at 9 a.m. Tickets to the event will be available online only (at bit.ly/RROBLecture24) on a first-come, first-served...
BABIC No Longer Running On May 28 Storm Collection Criteria
Code enforcement has seen an increase in issues related to brush and bulky items being left on parkways, likely due to the May 28 storm collection process, which allowed residents to place items for collection without scheduling. Storm-related debris collection was...
Tax Rate Hearing Monday
The City Council’s first public hearing related to the proposed 2024-25 budget will take place at the City Council meeting scheduled for Monday, Sept. 9, at 6 p.m. Monday’s hearing is a tax rate hearing; a second public hearing on the overall budget is scheduled for...
“Clear the Shelters” Wraps Up Tuesday
There are four more days left to adopt pets as part of the 2024 “Clear the Shelters” event, which began Aug. 10 and runs through Tuesday, Sept. 10. Now in its 10th year, this nationwide campaign that originated in North Texas helps connect pets with families by...
Fire Department Earns Mission: Lifeline Gold Award
The American Heart Association (AHA) has announced the City of Richardson Fire Department as a gold-level recipient of its 2024: Mission: Lifeline® EMS Recognition award. The program acknowledges the crucial role EMS teams play in caring for patients experiencing life...