Eco-friendly Grilling, Picnicking Ideas for Labor Day Holiday
Labor Day is traditionally celebrated with barbecues and picnics. This year, the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) Air North Texas division wants to remind everyone to make thoughtful choices when planning so that your gathering can be festive while being lighter on the planet.
Regional Composting Facility Offering Customer Appreciation Sale
Texas Pure, the regional composting/mulching facility that partners with the City of Richardson and four other area cities, is hosting its annual customer appreciation sale this month, taking place through Sept. 30.
Jobs
The City of Richardson is now hiring for the following positions.
Richardson City Manager Appoints Katie Barron Director of Engineering and Capital Projects
Barron brings more than 25 years of engineering experience and has helped lead Richardson’s capital improvement program since February.
Interviews Held for City Council Place 3 Vacancy
The City Council conducted interviews with eight applicants for the vacant Place 3 position at Monday night’s meeting. The interviews were conducted in an open meeting and are available for viewing...
STR Temporary Moratorium Expired this Week
The temporary moratorium on short-term rental registration expired Monday, Aug. 25. The moratorium went into effect in May to allow City staff time to use new software to inventory STR...
Testing Underway on Silver Line Bridge Lighting
This week, crews began testing the accent lighting on the recently installed arches on the Silver Line bridge over US 75. The testing and calibration will continue to take place over the...
Last Weekend for Clear the Shelters; Adoption Fees Waived
This is the final weekend for the annual Clear the Shelters event at the Richardson Animal Shelter. Adoption fees are being waived during the month of August, offering people a chance to save money as they welcome a new member to...
Demolition of Building Adjacent to Animal Shelter to Begin Next Week, Some Shelter Parking May be Affected
Demolition of the former Family Medical Building on Plano Road next to the Richardson Animal Shelter is scheduled to begin Aug. 31. A construction fence will be installed around the site, and some parking spaces near the fence may be...
City Manager Recognized for 30 Years of Service to the City of Richardson
At Monday’s meeting, the Richardson City Council presented a proclamation to City Manager Don Magner recognizing his 30 years of service to the City of Richardson and his commitment to the North Texas region. Don began work in Richardson in 1996 and served in...