BABIC Delays Experienced Due to High Call Volume
Brush and Bulky Item Collection has been experiencing delays due to an increase in call volume related to seasonal demand. The call volume for the last two weeks has averaged 695 BABIC stops per day, with several days receiving more than 830 calls—a 115 percent...
City’s Annual Trash Bash is Tomorrow
The City’s annual Trash Bash takes place tomorrow (Saturday, March 29) at two locations (First United Methodist Church Richardson and The Heights Church) and will include a variety of collections designed to help with spring cleaning and enhance our environment. In...
Richardson Named a Tree City USA
The Arbor Day Foundation has named Richardson a 2024 Tree City USA in recognition of its ongoing efforts to protect and replenish trees throughout the community. For more than 50 years, the Tree City USA program has recognized cities and towns that leverage urban...
City Council Updated on “Richardson Replants,” Other Tree Planting Projects
Parks staff updated the City Council Monday regarding several tree initiatives taking place throughout the city. Highlights: The “Richardson Replants” program has been offering tree care information and free trees to Richardson residents since...
Fire Department Reviews 2024, Looks Ahead in Annual Report
Richardson Fire Chief Curtis Poovey presented the Fire Department’s annual report at Monday’s City Council meeting, a comprehensive summary of the department’s 2024 activities and accomplishments and plans for the future. Notable highlights of the report...
Richardson Reads One Book Announces 2025 Selection
“Wild Chocolate: Across the Americas in Search of Cacao’s Soul,” by James Beard Award-Winner Rowan Jacobsen, is the book selection for the 2025 Richardson Reads One Book (RROB) program. Library staff made the announcement last night at a reception at City Hall. Known...
Network Presents Annual Report
Network of Community Ministries staff presented the nonprofit organization’s annual report to the City Council at Monday’s Council meeting. The report included data on services and programs offered in their Fiscal Year 24 (which ended June 30, 2024) as well as a look...
May Election Voter Registration Deadline is April 3
Time is running out to register to vote in the May 3 Joint and Special election, which includes the Richardson City Council election. Voter registration applications must be postmarked by Thursday, April 3 or brought in person to the county registrar’s office by end...
2025 Emerging Student Artists Selected for Cottonwood Art Festival
Ten RISD high school artists have been selected for the Cottonwood Art Festival’s 2025 Emerging Artist program. Emerging Artist is an innovative mentoring program that gives art students real-world experience in the professional art world, including being a part of a...
Richardson Today in Mailboxes Next Week
The April 2025 print edition of Richardson Today is expected to hit mailboxes next week, with information about the city’s new Home Sweet Home program, UT Dallas’ new Gaming and Esports Center, and the future redevelopment of the Arapaho Center Station area....