Tickets on Sale for Richardson Reads One Book Author Luncheon
Tickets are on sale for the annual Richardson Reads One Book Author Luncheon and Book Signing, featuring Kate Messner, author of the 2026 selection, “The Trouble with Heroes.” The event will be held Wednesday, Sept. 16, at the Eisemann Center. Tickets are $38 and...
City Manager Names New Director of Strategic Initiatives
Shayla Lee will become the City’s new Director of Strategic Initiatives on Sept. 21, City Manager Don Magner announced this week. The newly created position is part of the City Manager’s Office and the City’s leadership team. Lee will lead high-priority projects,...
RISD, PISD Fall Semesters Begin; UT Dallas Starts Aug. 24
Students are returning to classrooms across Richardson. Plano ISD students began school Tuesday, followed by Richardson ISD students Wednesday. School-zone speed limits and flashers are active, and drivers should use extra caution near campuses. Traffic near the UT...
Polk Street Open to Eastbound Traffic Only in Parts of Downtown
Beginning Tuesday, Aug. 18, Polk Street in Downtown Richardson, between Interurban Street and Greenville Avenue, will close to traffic while crews remove a construction crane from the multifamily development south of the roadway. Digital message boards were installed...
Fontana Avenue Utility Work Begins Monday, Additional Work on West Shore Drive Also Getting Underway Soon
Beginning Monday, Aug. 17, crews will begin installing a new water line on Fontana Avenue from Meadowview Drive to West Shore Drive. The work is part of the West Shore Drive project and will require lane closures on Fontana Avenue during the construction process. Also...
Ways to Help Your Garden Survive Summer in North Texas
With daily high temperatures in the triple digits and no end in sight, the Dallas County Master Gardeners have some tips on how to help your garden survive the heat. What To Do Water deeply and with intention - Deep watering encourages roots to reach cooler, more...
With School Back in Session, Make Sure Landscaping is Trimmed for Everyone’s Safety
Overgrown vegetation such as low hanging tree limbs or tall shrubs can significantly impede visibility and prevent drivers from seeing pedestrians and people on bicycles. With school starting this week, residents should assess their property and identify any...
Jobs
Technical Theater Specialist – Lighting ($50,650-$71,731 Salary)The Eisemann Center is looking for an individual who can, coordinate and supervise stage activities related to light production. Coordinates work of and assists part-time house technicians, contract...
Richardson City Manager Appoints Director of Strategic Initiatives
Shayla Lee brings experience leading cross-departmental initiatives, strategic planning, government relations, and data-informed organizational improvement.
Richardson Animal Shelter to Take Part in Mega Adoption Event
The Richardson Animal Shelter is joining the Humane Society of North Texas and dozens of North Texas animal shelters for an adoption event to find homes for more than 1,000 pets. The Mega Adoption will take place on Saturday, Aug. 15 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and on Sunday,...