Free DART Transportation to the Polls on Election Day
On Tuesday, Nov. 4, Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) will be offering free rides to vote throughout the DART service area.
DART Silver Line Now in Service, Ride from Richardson to DFW Airport
With several ribbon cuttings and grand opening celebrations, the DART Silver Line opened last weekend and is now in service, with two new stations in Richardson (at CityLine/Bush and UT Dallas). The 26-mile rail line connects seven cities via 10 stations from Plano to DFW Airport, utilizing quiet, modern Stadler FLIRT trains that meet the EPA’s highest clean-air standards.
City Council Receives First Briefing on Housing Study Results
Consultant staff from GrowAmerica presented a first briefing on the results from the Housing Needs Assessment and Strategy at Monday’s City Council meeting. The assessment was commissioned by the City in late 2024 to identify current and future housing needs specific to Richardson.
Citywide Winter Watering Schedule Begins Tomorrow
Beginning Saturday, Nov. 1, residents can water their yards at any time on their twice-per-week designated watering days to avoid freezing temperatures (average first fall frost/light freeze date for Richardson is Nov. 13). If sprinklers run overnight during freezing weather, they can cause dangerous conditions on roads and sidewalks.
Richardson CARES Class Concludes; Graduates Recognized at City Council Meeting
Members of the seventh Richardson CARES (Citizens Academy & Resource Education Series) class were recognized at Monday’s City Council work session. The 26-member class recently completed eight weekly sessions at a variety of City venues learning about the functions of municipal government and its day-to-day operations.
Honeywell Richardson Achieves OSHA Safety Award; Honored with City Council Proclamation
At Monday’s City Council meeting, Honeywell’s Richardson facility was honored for earning the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) Voluntary Protection Program Star designation — OSHA’s highest level of recognition for workplace safety and health.
UT Dallas, Startup Runway Collaborate on Startup Support
City of Richardson partners Startup Runway and UT Dallas signed a Memorandum of Understanding this week at The IQ®HQ to collaborate on a new program that supports startups.
New Trees Planted at Memorial Park
Tree planting took place at Richardson’s Memorial Park (601 Centennial Blvd.) this week, with redbuds, Zexmenias and Chinese pistache now beautifying the park. Rock and mulch landscaping is scheduled for next week.
Christmas Parade Registration Now Open
Registration has begun for Richardson’s 53rd Annual Christmas Parade, to be held Saturday, Dec. 6. This year’s parade theme is “Holidays Around the World,” a redo of last year’s theme due to the weather-related cancellation of the 2024 parade. Individuals and groups are encouraged to interpret the theme with costumes, vehicles, pets and floats.
Daylight Saving Time Begins this Weekend; Time to Turn Clocks Back
Time falls back an hour at 2 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 2, when Daylight Saving Time ends for the year. When you are changing your clocks, the Fire Department encourages you to check the batteries in your smoke detectors. If the batteries need replacing, the Department recommends replacing them with lithium batteries since they last longer than traditional batteries. Having a working smoke alarm/CO alarm increases the chances of escaping and surviving a home fire or carbon monoxide leak.