Consider Texas Superstar® Plants for your Landscape
If you’re planting new plants this spring, the Dallas County Master Gardener Association recommends considering Texas Superstar® perennials—i.e. plants that are beautiful yet come back year after year with little care and not much water. To receive the...
Pet of the Week
Meet Zoe, a 2-year-old Australian Kelpie mix, whose sweetness is as infectious as her friendly nature. Her days are filled with playful romps and gentle interactions with her fellow canine companions. Zoe’s demeanor is a testament to her ability to get along...
City of Richardson to Host Day Camp Counselor Hiring Event
The “one-stop shop” event aims to fill 25 critical day camp counselor positions to support the City’s summer programming. The City of Richardson’s Parks and Recreation Department is preparing for a fun-filled summer and is seeking enthusiastic and responsible...
The CORE District Welcomes New Businesses
Richardson's trendy Lockwood neighborhood will soon be home to three new venues, Oak Highlands Brewery and Las Lomas Mexican Cuisine, adding yet more options to The CORE District's culinary diversity. In addition, outdoor apparel retailer Outside, Texas recently...
Outdoor Water Schedule Changed to Summer Conservation
Richardson began its annual summer water conservation plan this week to help reduce the amount of water lost to evaporation. The plan reduces the times for outdoor irrigation to evening, night and early morning hours on a limited number of days each week. Watering via...
Annual Chlorine Maintenance Concludes for 2025
The annual 28-day chlorine maintenance conducted by the North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD), Richardson’s water supplier, ended Monday, March 31. The safe treatment is both a water system maintenance function as well as a water conservation measure that helps...
Trash and Trees Highlights of Annual Trash Bash
The City’s annual Trash Bash was held last Saturday, helping to clean the environment (and closets) of trash as well as items that can be reused or recycled. In addition, the first “Richardson Replants” tree giveaway of the spring season was held. This...
Richardson’s Wildflowers Starting to Bloom
Richardson’s annual wildflowers are now in bloom, on medians, in City parks and near some municipal facilities. If you plan to snap wildflower photos in Richardson, please keep the following in mind: As per City Ordinance, do not pick or...
AARP Reps Offering Free Tax Return Help at Rec Centers
Free assistance in preparing and filing your taxes is now available through April 14 at Heights and Huffhines Recreation Centers courtesy of the AARP Foundation Tax Aide program. The by-appointment service provides assistance to anyone, free of charge,...
SBA Offers Relief to Texans Affected by March Storm
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has announced the availability of low-interest federal disaster loans to Texas businesses, nonprofits and residents who sustained physical damages and economic losses from the March 4, 2025 thunderstorms, straight-line...