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...
Arts Grants Awarded to 22 Local Nonprofits
At its Monday meeting, the Richardson City Council approved $375,000 in grants for 22 area cultural and arts-related nonprofit organizations on recommendations from the City’s Cultural Arts Commission. Funded through the Hotel/Motel Tax Fund, the grants will support...
Deadline to Submit 3D Print Jobs at the Library is Monday
The deadline to submit 3D print jobs to be printed on the Library’s 3D printer is Monday, Oct. 5. The Richardson Library closes on Sunday, Oct. 11 to move to its newly renovated facility at 421 W. Arapaho Rd. and the 3D printer will not be...