Upcoming at UT Dallas
The following events are coming up at UT Dallas.
DART Unveils First Buses in Modernized Fleet
Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) welcomed the first two buses of its new 476-bus fleet this week, marking a major milestone in DART Transform, the agency’s comprehensive modernization program aimed at improving the customer experience across its transit...
Arapaho Road Lane Closures Taking Place Between Jupiter, Plano Roads
Various and alternate lane closures on westbound Arapaho Road between Jupiter Road and Plano Road began this week, as street pavement work (joint and crack sealing) is taking place. The closures will be in place from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. daily; the work is expected to be...
Ride DART Rail to the State Fair and Save on Admission
The State Fair of Texas is underway, and DART Rail offers Richardson riders a convenient way to reach the Fair without the stress of traffic or parking. Air-conditioned trains provide direct access to the Fair’s main gates, with just one quick transfer from the Red or...
1Finity Americas, Inc. to Grow Operations in Richardson
1Finity Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Fujitsu Limited, announced this week it will consolidate its Richardson and Dallas offices into a new North American headquarters at Galatyn Commons Office Park in Richardson. The move to one of the city’s premier business...
“Inferno: Fire at the Cocoanut Grove 1942”
This original play written and directed by James Hansen Prince looks at the deadly fire of Nov. 28, 1942 that tore through the Cocoanut Grove nightclub in Boston, killing nearly 500 people.
Save the Date, Save Materials: RCPAAA Electronics Recycling/Document Shredding is Oct. 25
The Richardson Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association’s (RCPAAA) fall electronics recycling and document shredding event is taking place Oct. 25, so if you haven’t been collecting materials, now is a good time to start.
Jobs
The City of Richardson is now hiring for the following positions.
Pet of the Week
Meet Smokey, a 7-year-old English Mastiff with a heart as big as his smile. Despite his age, Smokey’s gentle and friendly nature makes him the perfect companion.
Arts Grants Awarded to Local Nonprofits
The Richardson City Council approved $375,000 in grants for 22 area cultural and arts-related nonprofit organizations at Monday’s meeting, based on recommendations from the City’s Cultural Arts Commission. Funded through the Hotel/Motel Tax Fund, the grants will...