Peak Season for Bird Migration Has Begun; Late Night “Lights Out” Encouraged
Audubon Texas, the state branch of the National Audubon Society, is inviting businesses, developers and homeowners to help protect billions of migratory birds traveling through Texas this month and next by closing blinds and turning off all outdoor,...
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911 Dispatcher ($54,223 - $75,309 Salary)The Police Department is looking for an individual that can operate various telecommunications equipment, dispatch and deploy public safety units, notify other support services and, provide pre-arrival emergency medical...
Pet of the Week – Mena
Meet Mena, a gentle 3-year-old pitbull mix with a heart of gold. Having bravely completed her heartworm treatment, she's in great health and ready for a new beginning. Mena's mellow nature makes her a perfect companion for cozy evenings at home, yet she's always up...
GEAR UP FOR NATIONAL BIKE MONTH WITH EVENTS ACROSS NORTH TEXAS
(Arlington, TEXAS) – You may notice more cyclists on the trails and streets this month – and for good reason. May is National Bike Month, and North Texans across generations are encouraged to celebrate by finding a way to incorporate two wheels into their routines....
Early Voting Continues for May 2 Election
Early voting for the May 2 Joint and Special Election, including the City of Richardson Bond and Charter Election, got underway this week and continues through Tuesday, April 28. Collin CountyRemaining Dates & Hours DatesDay of the WeekHoursApril...
Earth Day, Arbor Day Celebrated This Week
Today is Arbor Day, a good day to remember that Richardson is known as a "Tree City USA.” The designation, awarded last year by the Arbor Day Foundation and re-certified this year, echoes the City's...
City Budget “Deep Dives” Begin for 2026-27 City Budget Preparation
City staff gave strategy overviews regarding street and alley pavement maintenance and rehabilitation at Monday’s City Council work session, kicking off an annual procession of reports that prepare the Council for its summer budget...
City Council Considers Temporary Stop on New Short-Term Rentals This Summer While Study Takes Place
The City Council received a presentation from the City’s legal counsel at Monday’s work session regarding further study of short-term rentals (STRs). Though the Council recently updated its Short-Term...
Deadline Extended for Traffic Signal Box Art Competition
Artists wishing to enter the City’s fifth annual Traffic Signal Box Art Contest have one more week to submit their entries online—the deadline has been extended to Friday, May 1. “Community” is the theme for this year’s contest, co-sponsored by the...
2026 Emergency Preparation Supplies Sales Tax Holiday
Texans will be allowed to purchase certain emergency preparation supplies tax-free April 25-27 during the annual Emergency Preparation Supplies Sales Tax Holiday. This year’s holiday begins at 12:01 a.m. Saturday, April 25, and ends at midnight Monday, April...