Pet of the Week
Meet Blaze, a lively, 2-year-old mixed breed dog with a heart full of love. His sweet and friendly nature is contagious, always ready to greet you with a wagging tail and playful bark. Blaze is full of energy, he loves to run, jump and play fetch. However, his energy...
It’s Tick Time! What to Know
As temperatures rise and Texans spend more time outdoors, the risk of tick bites (and possibly contracting tick-borne illnesses such as Lyme Disease) increases. Ticks thrive in areas where there is moisture and they are most likely to “catch a ride” on a...
Jobs
Driver/Loader, SWS Recycling ($43,136 - $60,013 Salary)The Public Services Department is looking for individuals who can drive and operate residential refuse and or recycling collection equipment. Work in a small crew to collect, load, transport, and dispose of...
City Marks 100 Years of Incorporation
With Installation of Plaque Downtown From left: Council Member Arefin Shamsul, Council Member Curtis Dorian, Council Member Joe Corcoran, Mayor Amir Omar, Council Member Jennifer Justice Community members gathered today at Fountain Corner in Downtown Richardson to...
Texas Instruments Announces Plans to Grow U.S. Manufacturing Capacity
Texas Instruments (TI) announced this week its plans to invest more than $60 billion in building seven large-scale, connected semiconductor fabs in the U.S., to supply the growing demand for semiconductors that will advance critical innovations from vehicles to smartphones to data centers.
Miss Texas Candidates Arrive in Richardson; Competition Begins Next Week
Galatyn Park Urban Center is buzzing with excitement as Richardson prepares to welcome the 2025 Miss Texas and Miss Texas’ Teen scholarship competitions, which begin next week. The Eisemann Center and adjacent Renaissance Hotel have served as the official venues for the competitions since 2014.
City Council Continues Charter Amendment Review
At Monday’s regular work session, the City Council continued its review of proposed City Charter amendments. The proposed amendments were originally presented to the Council by the Charter Review Commission on June 2 and were partially reviewed during last week’s work session. In total, amendments are proposed for 14 of the 19 Articles in Richardson’s City Charter.
Arts and Culture Master Plan Reviewed by City Council
At Monday’s City Council work session, consultants presented the final draft of the City’s Arts and Culture Master Plan, the result of a year-long process involving research, community engagement, analysis, and visioning. This is an update to the Cultural Arts Master Plan, adopted in 2013, and serves as a long-term guide for the growth and development of arts and cultural initiatives in Richardson.
Second Quarter Financial Report Given
At Monday’s City Council meeting, staff from the City’s Budget Office presented the second quarter financial report, highlighting performance from January through March 2025 across the City’s five operational funds: General Fund, Water and Sewer Fund, Solid Waste Services Fund, Golf Fund, and Hotel/Motel Tax Fund.
Rotarian, Math Champion Honored at City Council Meeting
At Monday’s City Council meeting, two outstanding Richardson residents, Nathan Liu and Mary Bedosky, were recognized with official proclamations for their exceptional accomplishments.