Richardson Innovation Quarter Receives 2025 Excellence In Economic Development Bronze Award From The International Economic Development Council
The International Economic Development Council (IEDC) has recognized the City of Richardson’s Economic Development Department with a Bronze Award in the 2025 Excellence in Economic Development Awards for its work in creating the Richardson Innovation Quarter (The IQ®).
Dog Splash Day Held in Richardson
RICHARDSON - Families and their four-legged friends paid a visit to Terrace Pool in Richardson for one of the most anticipated gatherings of the year. The Annual Dog Splash Day is a fun pool party hosted by Furry Friends of Richardson. It's a chance to come together...
Proposed Budget Filed
The City of Richardson has released its proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 following extensive City Council workshops and public input sessions. The combined budget totals $418,498,270, a 3.1% increase ($12,419,516) from FY 2024-2025 and maintains the current...
Richardson Welcomes Taiwan Visitors to IQHQ
This afternoon, several dozen business leaders from Taiwan, in North Texas for the Taiwan Expo USA 2025, visited the Richardson Innovation Quarter Headquarters (IQHQ). The visit highlighted Richardson’s strong business climate and its economic development partnership with The University of Texas at Dallas (UT Dallas).
Registration Open for Cottonwood Art Festival’s “Chalk the Walk” Sidewalk Art Contest
Registration is now open for the Chalk the Walk Sidewalk Art Contest, scheduled for Oct. 4 during the Cottonwood Art Festival. Artists will have the opportunity to bring to life a masterpiece of their choice on the sidewalks of Cottonwood Park with a chance to win up to $500 in cash prizes.
Charter Election Postponed
At Monday’s meeting, the City Council chose not to call a Charter Election for this Nov. 4. Instead, the Council will consider calling the election for May 2026, when a new bond program could also be on the ballot. With no time-sensitive matters in the charter...
Miss Belle’s House Moves to Huffhines Park
Miss Belle’s House was relocated to Huffhines Park, 200 N. Plano Rd. on Sunday, Aug. 10. Built between 1886 and 1889, the two-story Victorian home is one of Richardson’s oldest structures and is designated as a Texas Historic Landmark. Originally located...
Richardson’s International Business Program Reviews Past Year, Looks Ahead
The City Council received an overview of Richardson’s International Business Program at its Monday meeting. The City’s Economic Development Department offers a number of services with a focus on domestic and international business attraction, retention and...
RISD, PISD Fall Semesters Begin; UT Dallas Starts Aug. 25
It’s back-to-school time in Richardson, as Plano ISD and Richardson ISD began classes Tuesday, Aug. 12. Drivers are reminded that school zone speed limits and flashers are now activated and to use caution when driving near schools. In addition, drivers...
Lane Closure on Northbound Custer Parkway North of Pleasant Valley Lane
The left lane of northbound Custer Parkway between Pleasant Valley Lane and Renner Road may be closed to traffic at all times for street and utility improvements through late September. Currently, southbound Custer is fully open between Renner & Pleasant Valley.