Richardson Hosts Third Annual Industry Day
Students from Richardson ISD and Plano ISD got a firsthand look at local career opportunities this week as part of the City of Richardson’s third annual Industry Day, which expanded this year into a weeklong program. Industry Week gave students the opportunity...
West Shore Drive Traffic Shift Begins for Waterline Installation
The northbound lane of West Shore Drive between Arapaho Road and Melrose Drive will close beginning Oct. 12, or shortly thereafter, as crews install a new waterline. Traffic will be limited to one-way southbound travel on the west side of the roadway, and on-street...
Traffic Shift on Custer Parkway Begins Oct. 12
Southbound traffic on Custer Parkway between Lookout Road and Canyon Creek Drive will shift to the newly constructed southbound roadway beginning Monday, Oct. 12. One lane will remain open in each direction, with traffic using the outside lanes while the inside lanes...
October Garden Tasks
The Dallas County Master Gardener Association, Inc. (DCMGA), a division of Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, has released its Garden Task List for October. October is a great time to prepare gardens and landscapes for cooler weather. Consider planting fall...
Save the Date: National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is Oct. 24
The Drug Enforcement Administration’s Fall National Prescription Drug Takeback Day is Saturday, Oct. 24. The Richardson Police Department is hosting a drive-through/drop-off Drug Take Back event from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in the Richardson Police Department Headquarters...
Jobs
911 Dispatcher ($57,524 - $79,894 Salary) The Police Department is looking for an individual operate various telecommunications equipment, dispatch and deploy public safety units, notify other support services and provide pre-arrival emergency medical...
Pet of the Week
Mabel is a 3-year-old Pitbull/Boxer mix with a heart full of joy. This friendly and curious girl loves exploring her surroundings and is always eager to make new friends. Mabel thrives on interaction and would be a fantastic companion for someone who enjoys active...
COTTONWOOD ART FESTIVAL SATURDAY OPENING DELAYED UNTIL 12 P.M. DUE TO WEATHER IMPACTS
Heavy rainfall has delayed festival setup and artist load-in; Sunday expected to operate on normal schedule. (Richardson, Texas) – The City of Richardson is delaying Saturday’s opening of the Fall 2026 Cottonwood Art Festival until 12 p.m. due to weather-related...
Daniel Burdette Sworn In as New Place 3 Councilmember
Daniel Burdette was sworn in Monday night as the new Place 3 City Council Member. The vacancy was created when Council Member Dan Barrios announced in July that he was resigning from the City Council to run for another office. Burdette will serve the remainder of...
National Night Out Celebration is Tuesday
Richardson will join cities and towns across Texas in observance of National Night Out (NNO) Tuesday, Oct. 6, from 6-8 p.m. The annual event is designed to promote police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to help in crime prevention and to enhance...