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Construction on Richardson’s new City Hall reached a major milestone this week as the first structural steel columns were installed Monday on the northeast side of the building’s three-story section.  

A public hearing on the proposed tax rate for the 2025-26 fiscal year was held at the Sept. 8 City Council meeting. A second public hearing, on the proposed 2025-26 budget, will take place at the Sept. 15 City Council meeting. Following that hearing, the City Council will vote on adoption of both the budget and the tax rate.  

At its Sept. 8 meeting, the Richardson City Council issued a proclamation recognizing service dogs and the national nonprofit Canine Companions, declaring September as National Service Dog Month. Canine Companions has provided free training and placement of service dogs to individuals with disabilities for 50 years, including adults and children living in Richardson.  

The Richardson Animal Shelter announced this week that it is currently over capacity with dogs and is seeking adopters and fosters to help provide homes. 

There’s still time to nominate properties for the 2025 Community Revitalization Awards, the City’s annual program recognizing property owners who have made significant improvements that enhance the community. Eligible entries include homes, retail and commercial buildings, churches, and schools.  

The City of Richardson’s Communications Department has received a Silver Circle Award in the national City-County Communications & Marketing Association’s (3CMA) annual Savvy Awards competition. The honor was presented in the Communications and Marketing Tools/Best Use of Social Media Campaign category for cities with populations of 75,000–150,000.  

The Richardson East Rotary Club has launched the “Make It Happen” campaign to fund a custom shade pavilion at Cottonwood Park’s Ann Eisemann Inclusive Playground. The pavilion, to be named Annie’s Place, will add a welcoming, accessible gathering space for families and visitors.