Public Facility Operating Hours
Here is a list of municipal facilities hours during the Memorial Day holiday.
City Awards First RAMP Grant for Local Tech Startups
FirstThen, an early-stage technology company specializing in the development of family-centered digital solutions used to treat pediatric neurodevelopmental disorders, has been selected as the inaugural recipient of the City of Richardson’s Research Award Match Program (RAMP) support.
Heights Family Aquatic Center Open for Memorial Day Weekend; Buy Pool Passes at Rec Centers to Avoid Lines
Heights Family Aquatic Center will open tomorrow, Saturday, May 25 through Monday, May 27, from noon-8 p.m. T
All City Pools Open June 1 for the Season
Summer swim season in Richardson officially starts Saturday, June 1 when all City pools open, including the four neighborhood pools (Canyon Creek, Cottonwood, Glenville and Terrace) and the Heights Family Aquatic Center. Hours vary by pool, with each pool closed one day per week.
Wildflower! Cleanup Completed
Crews worked daily this week to clean streets and plazas at Galatyn Park Urban Center and take down tents, stages and all the rest of the apparatus that shaped the City’s Wildflower! Arts & Music festival last weekend.
National Public Works Week Recognized; City Holds Heavy Equipment Road-E-O
Public Services staff were recognized at Monday’s City Council meeting in conjunction with National Public Works Week, which is taking place this week, May 19-25. Each day, the department has held events or recognized their staff with special treats. On Tuesday,...
“State of the Arts” Report Given, Cultural Arts Master Plan Update Discussed
Members from the City’s Cultural Arts Commission (CAC) held a joint meeting with the City Council Monday, presenting the biennial update on the CAC’s activities over the past two fiscal years.
City Strives for “Silver” Bicycle Friendly Status; Complete Streets Policy Drafted
Transportation staff gave an update at Monday’s City Council meeting on the progress of implementing the Active Transportation Plan adopted in 2023, which incorporated key steps recommended by the League of American Bicyclists for Richardson to become more bike-friendly and achieve a Silver-level Bicycle Friendly Community designation.
Sales Tax Holiday this Weekend for Water Conserving and Energy Star® Items
Texans can save on the purchase of certain water-efficient and water-conserving products (including plants) as well as energy-efficient appliances during two annual sales tax holidays taking place May 25-27.
Primary Runoff Election is May 28; Early Voting Ends Tonight
The Joint Primary Runoff Election is underway to finalize the candidate list for November’s General Election, with Early Voting ending tonight, May 24, and Election Day scheduled for next Tuesday, May 28. Both Dallas and Collin counties are holding Democratic and Republican Primary runoffs.