City’s Corporate Challenge Kicks Off
If you’re traveling in the area around Huffhines Park this evening, expect heavier traffic as the annual Richardson Corporate Challenge kicks off tonight. Corporate Challenge is coordinated by the City’s Parks and Recreation Department and brings together employees of...
Canyon Creek and Terrace Pools Close Sunday
The Canyon Creek and Terrace neighborhood pools will end their summer season this weekend, closing Sunday, Aug. 10 at 8 p.m. Swimming will still be available at the Heights Family Aquatic Center (709 W. Arapaho Rd.) on the following days and times: ...
Share Road Safety Concerns Via City’s “Safer Streets” Survey
The City of Richardson is seeking public input in the development of a citywide Safety Action Plan aimed at reducing fatalities and serious injuries on local roadways. The plan will address safety for all road users, including drivers, pedestrians, cyclists,...
Buses to Replace DART Red and Orange Line Trains North of Galatyn Station this Weekend
DART rail riders traveling between the Galatyn Park and Parker Road stations should plan for extra travel time this weekend, as shuttle buses will replace trains between those stations beginning at 10 p.m. Friday, Aug. 8, through 2 a.m. Monday, Aug. 11. ...
Spring Valley/Abrams Intersection to Become 4-Way Stop for Several Months
The intersection of Spring Valley Road and Abrams Road will temporarily become a 4-way stop due to intersection improvement work scheduled to begin there late next week. The work, which includes realigning Abrams Road approach lanes, updating barrier free ramps and crosswalks and replacing traffic signals, is expected to last 4-5 months. Drivers should expect traffic delays in the area and plan accordingly.
“Sprinkler Systems 201” Free Online Class Tomorrow
In this virtual “Texas Smartscape®” event sponsored by Dallas Water Utilities, learn how to determine your sprinkler system’s optimal run-time by conducting a simple catch can test, and how to operate your controller to cycle and soak to better and more accurately apply water to your home landscape.
Quiet Zones Along DART Silver Line Now in Effect
Train horns will now be noticeably quieter along the DART Silver Line in Richardson, as Quiet Zones for the corridor officially went into effect today at noon.
City Council Budget Workshop Held; Tax Rate and Budget Hearings Set for September
The City’s annual two-day Budget Workshop was held this week, providing the City Council an opportunity to hear about departmental needs, proposed projects, projected costs, and to give direction to the City Manager on funding priorities for the upcoming fiscal year....
Traffic Shift Scheduled for Monday Near Aldridge Elementary
Northbound traffic on Custer Parkway from Pleasant Valley Lane to Renner Road will be shifted back to the northbound lanes beginning Monday, Aug. 11. Northbound traffic was shifted to the southbound lanes in May so waterline work could take place as part of Phase 3 of the Custer Parkway Improvement Project.
RROB Author Luncheon at UT Dallas Set for Sept. 17; Tickets on Sale Monday
Join Richardson Reads One Book (RROB) for the annual Author Luncheon and Book Signing, this year featuring Rowan Jacobsen, author of the 2025 RROB selection, “Wild Chocolate.”