City Council Receives First Briefing on Housing Study Results
Consultant staff from GrowAmerica presented a first briefing on the results from the Housing Needs Assessment and Strategy at Monday’s City Council meeting. The assessment was commissioned by the City in late 2024 to identify current and future housing needs specific to Richardson.
Citywide Winter Watering Schedule Begins Tomorrow
Beginning Saturday, Nov. 1, residents can water their yards at any time on their twice-per-week designated watering days to avoid freezing temperatures (average first fall frost/light freeze date for Richardson is Nov. 13). If sprinklers run overnight during freezing weather, they can cause dangerous conditions on roads and sidewalks.
Richardson CARES Class Concludes; Graduates Recognized at City Council Meeting
Members of the seventh Richardson CARES (Citizens Academy & Resource Education Series) class were recognized at Monday’s City Council work session. The 26-member class recently completed eight weekly sessions at a variety of City venues learning about the functions of municipal government and its day-to-day operations.
Honeywell Richardson Achieves OSHA Safety Award; Honored with City Council Proclamation
At Monday’s City Council meeting, Honeywell’s Richardson facility was honored for earning the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) Voluntary Protection Program Star designation — OSHA’s highest level of recognition for workplace safety and health.
UT Dallas, Startup Runway Collaborate on Startup Support
City of Richardson partners Startup Runway and UT Dallas signed a Memorandum of Understanding this week at The IQ®HQ to collaborate on a new program that supports startups.
New Trees Planted at Memorial Park
Tree planting took place at Richardson’s Memorial Park (601 Centennial Blvd.) this week, with redbuds, Zexmenias and Chinese pistache now beautifying the park. Rock and mulch landscaping is scheduled for next week.
Christmas Parade Registration Now Open
Registration has begun for Richardson’s 53rd Annual Christmas Parade, to be held Saturday, Dec. 6. This year’s parade theme is “Holidays Around the World,” a redo of last year’s theme due to the weather-related cancellation of the 2024 parade. Individuals and groups are encouraged to interpret the theme with costumes, vehicles, pets and floats.
Daylight Saving Time Begins this Weekend; Time to Turn Clocks Back
Time falls back an hour at 2 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 2, when Daylight Saving Time ends for the year. When you are changing your clocks, the Fire Department encourages you to check the batteries in your smoke detectors. If the batteries need replacing, the Department recommends replacing them with lithium batteries since they last longer than traditional batteries. Having a working smoke alarm/CO alarm increases the chances of escaping and surviving a home fire or carbon monoxide leak.
Richardson Today in Mailboxes Next Week
The November 2025 print edition of Richardson Today is expected to hit mailboxes next week. In it, you’ll learn all about Richardson’s upcoming “Culture in The CORE” event coming up Nov. 8 (including a map); the results of the City’s 2025 Corporate Challenge benefitting Special Olympics Texas; winter lawn care; and several upcoming holiday events where you can interact with Santa.
Cotton Belt Trail Construction, Tree Removal to Begin Next Week on Synergy Park Boulevard
Construction activity for the Cotton Belt Trail, a 26-mile paved hike and bike trail, will begin along Synergy Park Boulevard starting the week of Monday, Nov. 3. Initial work will include demolition, clearing and grubbing, tree protection and selective tree removal to prepare for trail construction.