Republic Services Recycling Center Tour July 23
The City of Richardson, in partnership with Republic Services, is offering exclusive opportunity for residents to participate in guided recycling tours at the Republic Services facility in Plano.
July Gardening To-Do List
The Dallas County Master Gardener Association, Inc. (DCMGA), a division of Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, has released its Garden Task List for July.
Jobs
The City of Richardson is now hiring for the following positions.
Pet of the Week
Meet Dante, a sweet and friendly 2-year-old pitbull with a zest for life that is contagious. His energetic nature makes him the perfect companion for adventures and long walks. Dante loves to be around people and is always eager to make new friends. He’s also great with other dogs, which makes him an ideal candidate for a home with existing pets. Adopting Dante means gaining a loyal and loving family member who will bring joy and excitement to your daily routine.
Semiconductor Innovation Fund Grant Supports TI Expansion in Richardson
Texas Instruments’ continued investment in Richardson received additional support this week with the announcement of a $33.6 million Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund grant for expanded capacity and technology improvements at the company’s 300mm semiconductor wafer fabrication facility.
CARES Applications Open Monday
The application period for the 2026 Citizens Academy and Resource Education Series (Richardson CARES) opens Monday, July 13 and runs through Friday, July 31. The free, eight-week series is offered to adults ages 18 and up and provides participants the opportunity to meet City staff, learn about the day-to-day operations of Richardson’s municipal government.
Recycling Delayed in Some Neighborhoods in Richardson Panhandle
Recycling collection will not be completed today in some neighborhoods in the Richardson panhandle. Crews will complete as much as possible before sunset today, but they will not be able to complete collections along their entire routes. They will start again tomorrow morning at 7 a.m. to complete collections before the end of the day tomorrow.
July is National PARD Month; Beat the Heat with Evening Hours at Richardson Parks
In honor of National Park and Recreation Month in July and in light of recent high temperatures, Richardson Parks and Recreation staff want to remind the public that all of the City’s parks are open in the evenings until 10:30 p.m., with several offering lighted amenities such as the following:
City Hosts Annual Family 4th Celebration at Breckinridge Park
The City of Richardson’s Parks and Recreation Department successfully held its annual Family 4th Celebration at Breckinridge Park on Saturday, July 4.
Network Seeking Back to School Donations
Network of Community Ministries is proud to be a part of the Richardson ISD Backpack Bash, helping connect local students and families with the school supplies they need for a successful school year.