City’s “Cease the Grease” Begins Next Tuesday
The city has setup a drop off location for people to dispose of leftover holiday cooking oil and grease. Proper disposal of cooking waste helps protect residential and regional wastewater systems and prevents costly plumbing backups.
Richardson Citizen Police Academy Applications Now Open
Applications for the 2026 Richardson Citizen Police Academy (CPA) are now open, a 45-hour academic course designed to give Richardson residents a working knowledge of the Richardson Police Department.
No City Council Meeting Next Two Mondays
Due to the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday, there will be no City Council work session or meeting Nov. 17 or Nov. 24. The City Council will next meet Monday, Dec. 1 at 6 p.m.
PGBT Ramp Closure Expected at US 75 Tonight through Monday Morning
Weather permitting, the westbound President George Bush Turnpike (PGBT)-to-southbound US 75 direct connector ramp will be closed from 10 p.m. tonight (Friday, Nov. 14) through 5 a.m. Monday, Nov. 17 as the North Texas Tollway Authority (NTTA) conducts routine maintenance.
Street Rehabilitation Work to Begin Next Week on Floyd Road; Detour Planned
Surface replacement on Floyd Road between Belt Line Road and the US 75 Frontage Road is scheduled to begin Thursday, Nov. 20, part of the City’s Arterial and Collector Street Rehabilitation Program.
Lane Closures Expected on Southbound Coit, North and South of Belt Line
In various phases, the right, left and center lanes of southbound Coit Road between La Cosa Drive and Dumont Drive may be closed to traffic alternately from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. as concrete replacement/rehabilitation takes place.
Richardson Gobble Hobble is Next Saturday; Signups Still Open
Support the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Dallas at Richardson and celebrate the 20th year of the Gobble Hobble. The course is flat and features beautiful views of Spring Creek Nature Area.
PM Pints Next Thursday Evening
This free, quarterly, evening event series is designed to foster networking while providing insights and advice from local small business owners and subject matter experts. Thursday’s event will feature a discussion with Dr. Walter Voit, president and CEO of IvyBee, Inc. and founder of Pedegree Studios, who will share how his work at UT Dallas helped shape a culture where bold ideas turn into thriving businesses.
“Blind Date with a Book” Workshop Tomorrow Morning
Planning a book gift for a fellow reader? Make it a full experience with a unique wrapper, teasers about the story, tea, a bookmark, stickers and more! Bring your book, and we’ll provide the rest! For adults and teens.
Author Laura Evans Discusses Art Crime Tomorrow Afternoon
Join author Laura Evans at this Library-sponsored event as she discusses her book, “The Atlas of Art Crime: Thefts, Vandalism and Forgeries,” about the modern history of art crime around the world.