Pet of the Week
Meet Bond, a 2-year-old Husky with a heart full of love. This sweet soul is the epitome of friendliness and playfulness, always ready to make new friends, be it humans or fellow dogs. Bond is also a fantastic playmate, his energetic spirit keeping the fun going....
Applied Concepts Shaping the Future in Richardson
Now that it’s officially baseball season, we wanted to visit a global organization that is creating technology used to assist MLB teams including the Texas Rangers’ scouts, coaches and players measure accuracy and durability in America’s past time. Applied Concepts,...
Richardson Adult Literacy Center Helping People Succeed
Learning English can be a challenge, especially for adults juggling work and family, but at the Richardson Adult Literacy Center (RALC) people are gaining the language skills they need to succeed. Volunteers work with adults from all over the world, who want to learn...
Trash Bash Held in Richardson
Richardson's Annual Trash Bash gives people a chance to recycle with several outdoor activities including Richardson Citizen Police Academy Alumni Association's electronic recycling and document shredding at The Heights Church. Trash Bash also included cooking oil...
GEICO Expanding Again with Newest Office Coming to Galatyn Commons
GEICO, one of the largest insurers in the United States, confirmed this week it intends to expand its footprint in Richardson to add a new building and additional 1,000 employees. It will occupy a 165,000-square-foot office located in the Galatyn Commons office...
BABIC Delays Experienced Due to High Call Volume
Brush and Bulky Item Collection has been experiencing delays due to an increase in call volume related to seasonal demand. The call volume for the last two weeks has averaged 695 BABIC stops per day, with several days receiving more than 830 calls—a 115 percent...
City’s Annual Trash Bash is Tomorrow
The City’s annual Trash Bash takes place tomorrow (Saturday, March 29) at two locations (First United Methodist Church Richardson and The Heights Church) and will include a variety of collections designed to help with spring cleaning and enhance our environment. In...
Richardson Named a Tree City USA
The Arbor Day Foundation has named Richardson a 2024 Tree City USA in recognition of its ongoing efforts to protect and replenish trees throughout the community. For more than 50 years, the Tree City USA program has recognized cities and towns that leverage urban...
City Council Updated on “Richardson Replants,” Other Tree Planting Projects
Parks staff updated the City Council Monday regarding several tree initiatives taking place throughout the city. Highlights: The “Richardson Replants” program has been offering tree care information and free trees to Richardson residents since...
Fire Department Reviews 2024, Looks Ahead in Annual Report
Richardson Fire Chief Curtis Poovey presented the Fire Department’s annual report at Monday’s City Council meeting, a comprehensive summary of the department’s 2024 activities and accomplishments and plans for the future. Notable highlights of the report...