Eisemann Center Certified as Sensory Inclusive
City staff announced this week that the Eisemann Center has achieved the designation, “KultureCity Sensory Inclusive Certified Venue.” This means that the venue has implemented thoughtful accommodations designed to enhance the live performance experience for sensory-sensitive individuals. These include sensory-inclusive training for staff, clearly identified quiet areas, and the availability of sensory bags equipped with noise-reducing headphones, fidget tools and visual cue cards.
Animal Shelter in Need of Adopters
Due to a recent influx of dogs, the Richardson Animal Shelter is in great need of adopters, fosters, Doggy Day Out volunteers and people willing to share posted information about the dogs with friends and community groups.
Main Street Reconstruction Resumes
The next stage of the Main Street Reconstruction Project began this week as Oncor started working on relocating its overhead power lines underground, beginning with the installation of underground conduits. Oncor’s work was delayed due to the winter storm that hit the area in late January and the acquisition of a wider easement from the property owner to accommodate the transformer equipment.
Traffic Signal Box Art Contest Underway
The City’s fifth annual Traffic Signal Box Art Contest opened this week, co-sponsored by the Richardson Rotary Club, and is now available to all individual artists and students regardless of where they live. Five works will be chosen and displayed as vinyl wraps on traffic signal boxes at selected intersections. In addition, the winning artists will receive $200, a certificate, and have their work published in Richardson Today and other municipal communication channels.
DART Announces Regional Fare Adjustments Beginning Sunday
Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) will implement updated fare pricing effective March 1. The adjustments are designed to simplify the fare structure, improve equity across rider categories, and support the long-term sustainability of transit service across DART’s 13 member cities.
Richardson Today in Mailboxes Next Week
The March 2026 print edition of Richardson Today has been sent to the printer and is expected to hit mailboxes next week. The issue includes details on the City’s May 2 Bond and Charter elections, information about the 2026 Wildflower! Arts & Music Festival, and a list of several ways to receive weather alerts.
Westbound Lane Closures Expected Along Renner Beginning at North Star
In three phases, the left, center and right lanes of westbound Renner Road between North Star Road and Sharp Lane may be closed to traffic alternately at all times as concrete replacement/rehabilitation takes place. Note: Only one lane will remain closed overnight and...
Atmos Gas Leak Repair Causes Lane Closure at, near Coit/Campbell Intersection
The right lane of northbound Coit Road between Huntington Drive and Lennox Square Place (crossing Campbell Road) may be closed to traffic from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. for an emergency gas leak repair. The work is expected to wrap up by...
Free CPR Basics Classes
Methodist Richardson Medical Center, 2831 E. President George Bush Hwy.Admission: Free (RSVP required; click here to register for the morning class or here for the afternoon class)Saturday, Feb. 289-11...
Free “Cooking Well Texas Meets Mediterranean” Cooking Class
Huffhines Recreation Center, 200 N. Plano Rd.Admission: Free, no registration neededSaturday, Feb. 28Noon Texas A&M AgriLife Extension will present another easy recipe in the series, “Cooking Well Texas Meets...