Time to Plant Cool Season Flowers (and other March Gardening Tasks)
With weather expected to be sunny and mild this weekend, it’s a good time to plant cool season flowers (such as daisies and geraniums), prune back overgrown ground cover, and remove winter damage from shrubs and other ornamentals. The...
Jobs
Engineering Management Analyst ($60,122-$85,667 Salary) The Engineering-Capital Projects Department is looking for an individual who can perform a multitude of quality control and reporting tasks associated with various projects and programs. This...
Pet of the Week
Graham is a sweet and friendly 3-year-old Carolina dog mix who’s looking for a forever home. His gentle demeanor and loving nature make him an ideal pet for any family or individual. Adopting Graham means giving him the chance at a life filled with love and...
Featured Artist Announced for Spring Cottonwood Art Festival
Acclaimed visual artist Julia Gilmore has been selected as the Featured Artist for the Spring Cottonwood Art Festival taking place May 2-3 at Cottonwood Park. Chosen from 200 artists who will be participating in the spring festival’s juried art show, Gilmore...
Council Reviews Short-Term Rental Ordinance and Proposed Updates
At Monday’s City Council work session, Council members received a briefing from City staff and legal counsel on Richardson’s short-term rental (STR) ordinance, which took effect in 2023. The update included information on public safety activity related to STRs and a...
City Council Honors UT Dallas Chess Team, MBA Team for Championship Wins
The Richardson City Council recognized two outstanding University of Texas at Dallas teams at Monday’s City Council work session. The UT Dallas Comet Chess Team received a proclamation for winning the inaugural National...
Police Department Presents Annual Review
The Richardson Police Department’s presented its 2025 Annual Review at Monday’s City Council meeting, providing an overview of department operations, staffing and recruitment efforts, community engagement activities, new programs, and crime trends...
Fire Department Continues Earning Lifeline EMS Recognition
For the 10th consecutive year, the American Heart Association (AHA) has recognized the Richardson Fire Department as a Gold-level recipient of the 2025 Mission: Lifeline® EMS Recognition Award. The department also earned placement on both the Target: Heart...
Daylight Saving Time Begins Sunday
Daylight Saving Time officially begins at 2 a.m. Sunday, March 8, so don’t forget to “spring forward” and set your clocks ahead an hour. Additionally, the Richardson Fire Department encourages everyone to check the batteries in their smoke...
Multiple Lane Closures Expected at Campbell/Jupiter Intersection
The right lane of eastbound Campbell Road extended 320 feet east and west of Jupiter Road, and the right lanes of northbound and southbound Jupiter Road at Campbell Road between Portsmouth Drive and Meredith Lane, may be closed to traffic from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. as...