“Improv-ing Christmas” at The Core Theatre Saturday Night
518 W. Arapaho Rd., Ste. 115Tickets: $5-$10 (tickets)Saturday, Dec. 277:30 p.m. Didn’t get that Christmas present you really wanted? Let us help you out! Have fun with made up scenes that are created from your suggestions! This is a high-energy, original, fun...
“How to Enrich Your Garden in the Winter” Class Dec. 30
Huffhines Rec Center, 200 N. Plano Rd.Admission:$60 (register here)Tuesday, Dec. 30 1-2:30 p.m. Beneficial and simple gardening class. All supplies (pots, soil, seeds and a gift) included. For ages 9 and up.
2025 Winter Break Camp – Week 2
A three-day camp for ages 5-11 at Heights Recreation Center during RISD student holidays. Kids will enjoy indoor/outdoor activities (weather-permitting). Please send a sack lunch, insulated water bottle, closed-toe shoes and two snacks.
“Anything Goes” New Year’s Eve Event at RCT
770 N. Coit Rd. #2405Tickets: $20-$50 (tickets)Wednesday, Dec. 31; Friday, Jan. 2-Sunday, Jan. 47:30 p.m. Wednesday, Friday and Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday Repertory Company Theatre invites you to embark on a sparkling theatrical voyage with the timeless...
Fiber Optic Work to Take Place on Floyd Road North of Campbell Road
Northbound and southbound Floyd Road between Campbell Road and Lawnmeadow Drive may be narrowed to traffic and the right turn lane of westbound Campbell onto northbound Floyd may be closed to traffic from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. so fiber optic installation work can take place. The work is expected to take place through late April, weather permitting.
Lane Closure on Executive Drive West South of Security Row
Executive Drive West just south of Security Row may be down to one lane, with flaggers present to alternate the movement of traffic, from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. so utility work can take place. The work is expected to take place through late February, weather permitting.
Last Weekend for Santa’s Village 2025
Richardson’s Santa’s Village begins its final weekend of the 2025 holiday season tonight at Huffhines Park, 1500 Apollo Rd., continuing through Sunday. The annual free event includes time-treasured “dwellings” along with interactive activities in each; free photos with Santa; live entertainment; concessions for sale, and free parking.
Fire Department Delivers Toys, Food to Network
The Richardson Fire Department (RFD) delivered a truckload of items (including 1,640 toys!) to Network of Community Ministries earlier this week, the culmination of RFD’s annual Toy and Food Drive that began Nov. 24. The donations will be used by Network to help make the holiday season (and the months beyond) brighter for families in need.
City Council Reviews Recommended 2026 Bond Program
City staff presented the City Council with a recommended 2026 bond program composition at Monday’s City Council work session, following several weeks of presentations regarding candidate projects. The proposed bond program totals $223.4M, with 59.4 percent funding directed toward street projects, 16.1 percent to public buildings, 9.9 percent to parks and the rest evenly split between sidewalks and drainage projects.
City Reviews FY 2024–2025 Year-End Financial Report and Budget Outlook
The City Council recently reviewed the FY 2024-25 year-end financial report, which showed overall strong performance across the City’s major operating funds.