Plant Health After a Freeze—”Wait and See”
When landscapes start to thaw out after the recent winter weather, plants may look dead or severely battered from all the sleet and snow. Texas gardening expert and author Neil Sperry advises on his website to not “rush to judgment” and that in many cases, you won’t know the extent of winter freeze injury until plants try to leaf out in the spring. Even if leaves are browned, “don’t assume immediately that the plant will not produce new leaves from the old stem tissues.”
Annual Wildlife Habits Cause Increase in Coyote, Bobcat Activity
It’s mating season for both coyotes and bobcats in North Texas, so area residents may see an increase in sightings of the animals over the next few months, as they are part of the natural habitat of North Texas. Bobcats and coyotes rarely pose a threat to people, but domesticated pets such as small dogs and cats could be at risk if left alone or taken off their leash near natural areas.
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Revised Recycling Collection Plan Announced; City Facilities to Open at Noon Today
The City of Richardson is suspending today’s recycling service make-up day and will resume normal trash service starting Thursday, Jan. 29. Recycling make-up days will be collected according to the following schedule: Monday Recycling Day – Resume regular schedule on...
Richardson Announces Wednesday Reopening of City Facilities; Solid Waste Services to Resume as Conditions Allow
The City of Richardson will reopen City facilities to the public at noon on Wednesday, Jan. 28. Solid waste crews anticipate resuming normal operations with a modified collection schedule, contingent on alley conditions. See below for the modified schedule. Residents...
Richardson Extends Facility Closure and Solid Waste Service Suspension to Tuesday
Departments Available to Reply to Service Needs by Phone and E-Mail The City of Richardson is continuing the suspension of all solid waste collection services and extending facility closures through Tuesday, Jan. 27, due to ongoing severe winter weather impacts....
Richardson Extends Facility Closures and Suspends Solid Waste Services Due to Severe Weather
The City of Richardson is suspending all solid waste collection services and extending facility closures through Monday, Jan. 26 due to severe winter weather impacts. The closure includes Monday’s regularly scheduled City Council meeting and municipal court docket.
City prepares for Winter Weather
City crews are monitoring roads as freezing rain, sleet, and snow move through the area. Our Public Services team has 1,400 cubic yards of sand and 18 spreader units ready to treat bridges, overpasses, and major intersections. There are three 24-hour warming centers...
Winter Storm: How to Stay Informed
Residents can find comprehensive winter weather updates, including facility closures, warming center information, and safety guidance, at www.cor.net/WinterWeather.
City Cancellations/Closures Announced Due to Winter Weather
The City of Richardson will close all City facilities at 6 p.m. today and has announced the closure of all City facilities tomorrow, Saturday, Jan. 24 and Sunday, Jan. 25, in response to severe winter weather forecast to impact North Texas.