2025 Swim Season Wraps Up Labor Day at Heights Family Aquatic Center
The Heights Family Aquatic Center will be open this weekend, weather permitting, and then close the City’s summer swim season at 8 p.m. Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 1.
Labor Day DART Service – Sept. 1
On Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 1, Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) will operate on a weekend schedule.
No City Council Meeting Next Monday
The City Council will not meet Monday, Sept. 1, due to the Labor Day holiday. The Council will next meet Monday, Sept. 8 at 6 p.m. with the agenda posted Tuesday, Sept. 2.
2025-27 City Council Statement of Goals Adopted
At Monday’s City Council meeting, the City Council passed a resolution officially adopting its 2025-27 Statement of Goals. Goals are created and adopted by the City Council every two years and set the tone for the Council’s term of governance.
Library Renovation and New City Hall Project Updates
This week, the Richardson City Council received an update on progress toward the Library renovation and construction of the new City Hall.
City to Observe National Preparedness Month in September
At Monday’s City Council meeting, Emergency Management staff provided an update on disaster preparedness efforts in advance of National Preparedness Month, observed each September to promote family and community readiness. The City’s Office of Emergency Management (OEM) conducts planning, training, and educational outreach throughout the year.
Public Art Concept Moves Forward For New City Hall
At Monday’s meeting, the Richardson City Council approved plans for a large-scale public art installation by New York City–based artist Mark Fornes, to be placed outside the future City Hall.
New Posting Date Required for Council Meeting Agendas
As per recent state legislative changes to the Texas Open Meetings Act that have been signed into law, municipalities are now required to post agendas of upcoming public meetings at least three full business days prior to the meeting’s scheduled date (not counting the date of the meeting) unless an exception applies, beginning Sept. 1.
Last Weekend for “Clear the Shelters;” Adoption Fees Waived
The Richardson Animal Shelter is one of hundreds of shelters across the country that have been participating in the annual month-long campaign “Clear the Shelters.” Adoption fees are being waived during the month of August, offering people a chance to save money as they welcome a new member to their family.
Richardson Today in Mailboxes this Weekend
The September 2025 print edition of Richardson Today is expected to hit mailboxes beginning today.