City Facility Closings for MLK, Jr. Holiday
Animal Shelter(Contact Richardson’s Response Center at 972-744-4111 to report non-emergency animal-related issues.)Closed Jan. 19City Hall and City Hall AnnexClosed Jan. 19Eisemann CenterClosed Jan. 19Gymnastics CenterOpen Jan. 19Heights and Huffhines Recreation...
GEICO Expands Into Second Facility in Richardson; Announces Plans for a Third
Yesterday, GEICO celebrated the opening of its second building in Richardson with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, while also announcing a lease agreement for a third building located next door. Once fully built out, GEICO’s presence in Richardson will...
Additional Charter Amendments Considered for Future Election
After discussion at Monday’s City Council meeting, two additional amendments will be added totaling 50 amendments expected to be considered during a May Charter amendment election. Amendments expected to be on...
Wildflower! Arts & Music Festival Survey Closes Jan. 26
There’s still time to share your thoughts about Wildflower! Arts & Music Festival in an online survey that’s available this month, to gather information that will help shape the future of the festival. Even...
Second Public Hearing Held for Proposed Bond Election
The City Council held the second of two public hearings last Monday giving residents the opportunity to speak about projects being proposed for a possible 2026 bond election. The $223.4M proposed bond...
Save the Dates: Healthier Texas Community Challenge Now Feb. 2-March 29
Healthier Texas has announced that the 2026 “Community Challenge,” which typically begins in early January, will be held Feb. 2-March 29. Originally delayed to a Jan. 20 start due...
City Council Given Second Briefing Re: Housing Needs Assessment, Strategy
At Monday’s City Council meeting, the Council received a follow-up briefing by consultant GrowAmerica regarding the City’s Housing Strategy and Housing Needs Assessment, which was commissioned by...
Network Expands Food Program Capacity with New Box Truck
Network of Community Ministries launched a new refrigerated box truck this week that will enable the local nonprofit to increase the amount of food picked up each week from its retail partners. Network currently picks up more than...
No City Council Meeting Monday
Due to the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day holiday, there will be no City Council work session or meeting Monday, Jan. 19. The Council will next meet Monday, Jan. 26 beginning at 6 p.m. Future agendas/meeting...
Lane Closure Expected on US 75 Frontage Road at Lakeside; Detour Planned
The right turn lane of northbound US 75 frontage road onto Lakeside Boulevard may be closed to traffic from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. and detoured to eastbound Lookout Drive, southbound Performance Drive and finally to Waterwood Drive as a waterline installation takes place. The work is expected to be complete, weather permitting, by late January.