Richardson CARES Begins
This year’s Richardson CARES (Citizens Academy and Resource Education Series) class has officially begun. The 25 members of this year’s class had their first session on Thursday night and learned about the “Richardson Way,” with presentations from the City Manager’s Office, City Secretary’s Office, Budget and Human Resources.
Traffic Box Art Contest Winners Installed
The five winning pieces of artwork in the City’s fifth annual Traffic Signal Box Art Contest have been installed at key Richardson intersections. The theme for this year’s contest was “Community.”
Peanut Butter Drive Now Accepting Donations
The annual North Texas Food Bank Peanut Butter Drive began this week, with several locations in Richardson where peanut butter jars can be dropped off.
“Clear the Shelters” Wraps Up
Animal Shelter staff announced this week that 80 cats and 64 dogs found their forever homes during the Clear the Shelters campaign Aug. 1-31.
Early Giving Open for North Texas Giving Day
Early giving is now open for North Texas Giving Day, the region’s largest community-wide online giving event, scheduled this year for Thursday, Sept. 17.
Truck Yard Open in Restaurant Park
Truck Yard Richardson opened Sept. 1, adding a new restaurant and entertainment concept to the city. Located in Richardson Restaurant Park along Central Expressway between Floyd Road and James Drive, the new venue transforms a longtime property with food, daily live music and outdoor gathering spaces. It also adds new activity to Restaurant Park as reinvestment continues in the area.
New Director of Engineering and Capital Projects Appointed
City Manager Don Magner announced this week the appointment of Katie Barron, P.E., ENV SP, as the City of Richardson’s Director of Engineering and Capital Projects. Barron will begin her new role Oct. 5.
No Council Meeting Next Monday
The City Council will not meet Monday, Sept. 7, because of the Labor Day holiday. The Council will next meet Monday, Sept. 14 at 6 p.m. with the agenda posted Tuesday, Sept. 8.
Sidewalk Construction Taking Place at Renner Road and Greenside Drive
The right lane of westbound Renner Rd extended 1,000 feet east and west of Greenside Drive may be closed to traffic from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. for sidewalk construction as part of a hike and bike trail. The lane closure may remain in place overnight occasionally. The project is expected to wrap up in late September.
Concrete Repairs to Close Lane of Eastbound Spring Valley Drive at Goldmark Drive
The right lane of eastbound Spring Valley Drive between Gatehouse Drive and Goldmark Drive may be closed to traffic from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. so concrete repairs can take place. The repairs are necessary after crews fixed a gas leak at 8620 Spring Valley Rd. The work is expected to wrap up by late October.