Regional Transit Studies Discussed as Cities Weigh DART Options
City staff gave an update on the status of the Transit 2.0 study at Monday’s City Council meeting and also discussed the Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) allocation study currently underway.
Cottonwood Art Festival Featured Artist Announced
Mixed-media artist Jay Long has been selected as the featured artist for Richardson’s 55th Cottonwood Art Festival, to be held Oct. 5-6.
Public Art Concepts for Library Unveiled
Artist renderings of the design concepts chosen for the Library’s future public art installations were presented to the City Council at Monday night’s meeting.
Parks and Recreation Staff, Customers, Programs Celebrated in July
Parks and Recreation Director Yvonne Falgout recognized Richardson parks staff and programs at Monday’s City Council meeting and gave an overview of how the department is celebrating National Parks & Recreation Month, which is held annually in July.
Outdoor Warning Sirens Get a Tune-Up
The City’s outdoor siren vendor was out in the community this week conducting routine maintenance on each of the City’s 22 outdoor warning sirens.
School Zone Flashers to be Tested Next Week
In preparation for the start of RISD and PISD classes, Traffic Operations will test school zone signals Tuesday and Wednesday, July 23-24, to ensure all flashers are working.
DART Silver Line Community Meeting is Next Tuesday
Richardson residents are invited to attend an in-person biannual community meeting on Tuesday, July 23, to review the progress of the DART Silver Line Regional Rail Project. The meeting will be he held at 6 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Temporary City Hall, 2360 Campbell Creek Blvd., Ste. 525.
Moth Night at JBS Wetland Center Next Friday
Hear a presentation by Texas Parks & Wildlife Urban Biologist Sam Kieschnick and observe a kaleidoscope of moths after dark.
Pet of the Week | Crisco
Meet Crisco, a 3-year-old Labrador retriever mix whose heart is as big as his spirit.
City Council Updated on Storm Debris Collection
City staff updated the City Council Monday on the latest information regarding debris collection in the City after the May 28 storm.