DART Announces Christmas Holiday Schedule Changes
Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) will follow a modified schedule next week on Thursday, Dec. 25. (No service changes are planned for Christmas Eve, Dec. 24; all services will follow a regular weekday schedule that day and DART offices will be open regular hours.)
No City Council Meeting Next Two Mondays
Due to the upcoming holidays, there will be no City Council work session or meeting Dec. 22 and Dec. 29. The Council will next meet at 6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 5.
Lane Closures, Detours Expected Near Belt Line/Floyd Intersection
Drivers near the intersection of Belt Line and Floyd should be aware of the following closures and detours over the next few weeks:
City to Offer Annual Three-Day Winter Break Camps for Kids Beginning Monday
The City’s Parks and Recreation Department is offering its annual three-day Winter Break Camps for children ages 5-11. Campers bring a sack lunch and snacks and enjoy both indoor and outdoor activities (weather-permitting).
“North Pole in the Plaza” Tomorrow at CityLine
This family-friendly annual event features a winter wonderland with real snow in the Plaza and festive rides on the Choo Choo Express, backed by holiday tunes spun by a live DJ. It’s also a great time to capture holiday photos in front of the 18-foot Christmas tree.
“Saturday Morning Kids” Family Storytime Tomorrow at the Library
A family storytime program geared toward children ages 3-6 years. All children must be accompanied by at least one adult.
Upcoming at the Eisemann Center
The following events are coming up at the Eisemann Center.
“Cease the Grease” 2025 Round 2 Begins Today
Help our water system stay clog-free (and save yourself hundreds of dollars in plumbing bills) by avoiding pouring leftover holiday cooking oil and grease down the drain. Instead, bring it to the City’s temporary cooking oil/grease drop-off site today through Jan. 5 at the Municipal Service Center.
Holiday Box Recycling, “Tree-cycling” Underway
Turn your Christmas tree into mulch and compost and keep large gift boxes out of the trash (and out of sight of would-be thieves) through the City’s Tree Cycling and Holiday Box Recycling programs. Both programs began today (Friday, Dec. 19) and continue through Jan. 30.
Jobs
The City of Richardson is hiring for the following positions.