Development Services Department Director Sam Chavez Announces Retirement
Development Services Department Director Sam Chavez has announced he will retire from the City of Richardson, effective Aug. 30, 2024. Chavez joined the City in April 2009.
Woodland Park Receives New Playground
Another neighborhood playground has received a new look thanks to the 2021 Bond Program. Woodland Park, located at 1399 Woodland Way, received a brand-new playground in late July.
Richardson Corporate Challenge Open Ceremony Held
The opening ceremony for the Richardson Corporate Challenge was held earlier this evening at Huffhines Park with the Great Walk and the lighting of the torch.The 10-week event has raised more than $3.25 million dollars for Special Olympics Texas since 1998. It...
City Council Budget Workshop Held; Video Available to View Online
On-demand video of the City Council’s two-day budget workshop held this week is now available to view online.
Community Feedback on Bicycling Sought by Bike League
The League of American Bicyclists is holding its annual Bicycle Friendly Community Public Survey to gauge a national census of Americans’ experiences and perceptions of riding a bike in different communities across the U.S., including Richardson.
Canyon Creek and Terrace Pools Close Sunday
The Canyon Creek and Terrace neighborhood pools will end their summer season this weekend, closing Sunday, Aug. 11 at 8 p.m. (Terrace will be the site of Dog Splash Day on Aug. 18, see Events below for details.)
City’s Corporate Challenge Kicks Off Today
The annual Richardson Corporate Challenge, a 10-week, Olympic-style competition coordinated by the City’s Parks and Recreation Department, kicks off tonight, Aug. 9, at Huffhines Park at 5:30 p.m.
School Supplies Sales Tax Holiday Starts Today
The annual back-to-school Tax-Free Holiday began today (Friday, Aug. 9) and runs through Sunday, Aug. 11.
“Clear the Shelters” Begins Tomorrow
From Aug. 10-Sept. 10, Richardson will participate in “Clear the Shelters.”
New Location Chosen for Fall Electronics Recycling/Paper Shredding Event
The location for the Richardson Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association (RCPAAA) annual electronics recycling and document shredding event will have a new home this fall.