Pet of the Week – Mena
Meet Mena, a gentle 3-year-old pitbull mix with a heart of gold. Having bravely completed her heartworm treatment, she's in great health and ready for a new beginning. Mena's mellow nature makes her a perfect companion for cozy evenings at home, yet she's always up...
GEAR UP FOR NATIONAL BIKE MONTH WITH EVENTS ACROSS NORTH TEXAS
(Arlington, TEXAS) – You may notice more cyclists on the trails and streets this month – and for good reason. May is National Bike Month, and North Texans across generations are encouraged to celebrate by finding a way to incorporate two wheels into their routines....
Early Voting Continues for May 2 Election
Early voting for the May 2 Joint and Special Election, including the City of Richardson Bond and Charter Election, got underway this week and continues through Tuesday, April 28. Collin CountyRemaining Dates & Hours DatesDay of the WeekHoursApril...
Earth Day, Arbor Day Celebrated This Week
Today is Arbor Day, a good day to remember that Richardson is known as a "Tree City USA.” The designation, awarded last year by the Arbor Day Foundation and re-certified this year, echoes the City's...
City Budget “Deep Dives” Begin for 2026-27 City Budget Preparation
City staff gave strategy overviews regarding street and alley pavement maintenance and rehabilitation at Monday’s City Council work session, kicking off an annual procession of reports that prepare the Council for its summer budget...
City Council Considers Temporary Stop on New Short-Term Rentals This Summer While Study Takes Place
The City Council received a presentation from the City’s legal counsel at Monday’s work session regarding further study of short-term rentals (STRs). Though the Council recently updated its Short-Term...
Deadline Extended for Traffic Signal Box Art Competition
Artists wishing to enter the City’s fifth annual Traffic Signal Box Art Contest have one more week to submit their entries online—the deadline has been extended to Friday, May 1. “Community” is the theme for this year’s contest, co-sponsored by the...
2026 Emergency Preparation Supplies Sales Tax Holiday
Texans will be allowed to purchase certain emergency preparation supplies tax-free April 25-27 during the annual Emergency Preparation Supplies Sales Tax Holiday. This year’s holiday begins at 12:01 a.m. Saturday, April 25, and ends at midnight Monday, April...
Set-up Begins Next Week for Cottonwood Art Festival
This Sunday marks the start of setup for the City’s semiannual Cottonwood Art Festival taking place May 2-3, as City crews and Community Events staff begin a week of preparations at Cottonwood Park. Close to 200 artists from across the nation have...
Richardson Today in Mailboxes Next Week
The May 2026 print edition of Richardson Today is expected to hit mailboxes next week. The issue features information about the Bond and Charter Election as well as information and schedules for...