Corporate Challenge Raises Money for Special Olympics Texas
The 28th Richardson Corporate Challenge wrapped up this week with a closing ceremony at the Eisemann Center. Representatives from Corporate Challenge beneficiary Special Olympics Texas were on hand to receive a check representing the funds raised from the 45 DFW-area...
Lane Closures this Weekend Near UT Dallas for Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure
Lane Closures this Weekend Near UT Dallas for Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure Several roads will be closed near UT Dallas tomorrow, Saturday, Oct. 17, from 7 a.m.-noon to accommodate the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure. Road closures include: ...
Shred Paper, Recycle Electronics at RCPAAA Event Tomorrow
The Richardson Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association’s (RCPAAA) fall electronics recycling and document shredding event is taking place at the Heights Church, 201 W. Renner Rd., on Saturday, Oct. 17 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Over the last 10 events, the...
Lighting Ceremony Celebrates DART Silver Line Bridge Arches
The accent lighting on the arches on the Silver Line bridge over US 75 is officially on. A “lighting ceremony” was held last night featuring members of the Richardson City Council and DART. The white and blue lighting provide color to the arches, which were installed...
Council Receives Briefing on Safer Streets Richardson
The Richardson City Council received an update Monday night on the City’s “Safer Streets Richardson” Safety Action Plan, an initiative aimed at reducing serious crashes and improving roadway safety for motorists, pedestrians, cyclists and other road users. ...
Early Voting Begins Oct. 19
Early voting in Texas for the Nov. 3 General Election takes place Monday, Oct. 19-Friday, Oct. 30, with Texas voters able to vote at any early voting location within their county of residence. Note that Richardson City Hall is not an early voting location; go to...
Development Services Receives Recognition from Texas Chapter of the American Planning Association
The City of Richardson received recognition from the Richard R. Lillie, FAICP Planning Excellence Program of the Texas Chapter of the American Planning Association at the Chapter’s annual conference in Irving this week. The program...
Road Closure Due to Polk Street Improvement Project
Pavement work is set to begin soon on Polk Street as part of the Polk Street Improvement Project. Contractors are nearing completion of the underground infrastructure improvements, including sanitary sewer and water main. Beginning the week of Oct. 19, Polk Street will be fully closed to traffic from the alley east of Texas Street to Greenville Avenue for approximately eight weeks so pavement work can take place, weather permitting.
Arapaho Road Lane Closure East of US 75
The right lane of eastbound Arapaho Road between Grove Road and Bowser Road may be closed to traffic from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. for fiber optic work. The project is expected to be wrapped up in mid-January, weather permitting.
Lane Closures at Intersection of Sherman Street and Spring Valley Road
The right lane of northbound Sherman Street extending 280 feet south of Spring Valley Road and the right lane of eastbound Spring Valley Road extending 350 feet east and west of Sherman Street may be closed to traffic from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. for utility work. The...