Gary Slagel Reappointed to DART Board
The Richardson City Council has voted to reappoint former Richardson Mayor Gary Slagel to the Board of Directors for Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART). Slagel has served on the DART board since 2011. His board position, appointed every two years, now represents Richardson, University Park, and Addison. Slagel is the current Past Chair of the DART Board of Directors, having served as Chair from 2023-25.
Richardson City Secretary Aimee Nemer Receives Linda Keithley Award for Women in Public Management
Richardson City Secretary Aimee Nemer has received the 2026 Linda Keithley Award for Women in Public Management from the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) during today’s general assembly meeting. Nemer serves as Richardson’s City Secretary, where she oversees official records, elections, public information processes and City Council support functions. Her work plays a key role in helping ensure transparency, accountability and effective local government operations.
Lane Closures Planned on Spring Valley Road
Beginning Wednesday, June 17, the left lanes of eastbound and westbound Spring Valley Road near the Spring Valley tunnel entrances may be closed from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. while crews install drilled shafts for new overhead traffic signs.
The closures may affect the left lane of eastbound Spring Valley Road between Los Sancho Street and the west entrance to the Spring Valley tunnel, as well as the left lane of westbound Spring Valley Road between Lingco Drive and the east entrance to the tunnel.
The work is expected to take up to two days to complete.
At the Eisemann Center
Bennett: The Good Life” Tribute to Tony Bennett Saturday NightBank of America TheatreTickets: $48-$69 (tickets)Saturday, June 137:30 p.m.Get ready to be transported back in time to the golden era of music with this Tony Bennett experience, starring the incredibly...
At the Richardson Public Library
“Dinosaurs are NOT Extinct” with Paleo Maggie Saturday Afternoon City Council Chamber, 2360 Campbell Creek Blvd., Ste. 525Admission: FreeSaturday, June 133-3:45 p.m. At this Library-sponsored event featuring...
“PM Pints” Next Thursday
Richardson IQ®HQ, 1302 E. Collins Blvd.Admission: Free; RSVP Thursday, June 185-7 p.m. June’s edition of PM Pints is entitled, “State Legislation: Its Impact on Education, Tech, and Growth” and features Amanda...
CityLine Night Market Tonight
CityLine Plaza, 1160 State St. Admission: Free, including free parking Friday, June 126-10 p.m. Enjoy more than 30 booths at this outdoor “Boho Market,” featuring handmade and vintage goods from local makers and vendors,...
“Throughlines” Photography Exhibit Now Open at Nebula Gallery
“Throughlines” Photography Exhibit Now Open at Nebula Gallery McDermott Library, 800 W. Campbell Rd. (Nebula Gallery, Special Collections, 3rd floor)Admission: FreeMondays-Fridays through Aug. 288 a.m.-5 p.m.“Throughlines” is a selection of photographs from UT...
Lane Closures Expected On, Near Westbound Campbell Road Just West of US 75
The right lane of westbound Campbell Road between Alamo Road and Gateway Boulevard, and the right turn lane of southbound US 75 frontage road onto westbound Campbell Road, may be closed to traffic from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. as fiber optic work takes place. The work is expected to be completed by late September.
Southbound Custer Parkway Construction Project Near Renner Road Begins Monday
Starting Monday, June 15, southbound Custer Parkway between Renner Road and Pleasant Valley Lane may be closed to traffic at all times as paving and construction work takes place. During the work, northbound and southbound Custer Parkway will be shifted over to the new northbound pavement, with one lane for each direction of traffic. Bike lanes will be closed, and on-street parking will be prohibited within active construction zones. The work is expected to be completed by early August.