Household Chemical Collection Center Available for Richardson Residents
Richardson residents needing to dispose of household hazardous waste can take items to the Home Chemical Collection Center, 11234 Plano Rd. in Dallas. Accepted materials include aerosol cans, vehicle fluids, batteries,...
Consider Keystone Species When Planning Your Landscaping
Consider Keystone Species When Planning Your Landscaping Keystone plants are native species that support the caterpillars and native bees that are necessary for a healthy ecosystem. The Dallas County...
Jobs
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...
DART to Operate Weekend Schedule on Labor Day
DART bus, light rail, Silver Line and GoLink services will run on regular weekend schedules in observance of Labor Day on Monday, Sept. 7. The Trinity Railway Express (TRE) will not be in service and will resume on Tuesday, Sept. 8. Paratransit services will run...
Vendor Applications Open for Culture in The CORE Food and Music Festival
The Culture in The CORE Food and Music Festival is scheduled for noon-4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, at Interurban Common in Richardson’s Downtown Neighborhood.
2026-27 Budget Presented to City Council
At Monday’s meeting, the City Council reviewed the proposed budget filed last Friday for the 2026-27 fiscal year. The $432 million budget maintains the current property tax rate of $0.54218 and outlines a multiyear strategy to protect essential...
Applicants Selected for City Council Place 3 Interviews
At Monday’s meeting, the City Council selected eight of 13 applicants to interview for the vacant Place 3 seat. Current Place 3 Council Member Dan Barrios announced July 13 that he was resigning to run for another office. He will remain on the City Council until...
Free Tickets Available Aug. 25 for RROB Author Lecture
Richardson Reads One Book (RROB) will welcome Kate Messner, author of “The Trouble with Heroes,” to Richardson next month to discuss her book. Free tickets will be available beginning at 9 a.m. on Aug. 25 through the Richardson Reads One Book website....
Library Closed Aug. 28 for Staff In-Service Day
The Richardson Public Library will be closed Friday, Aug. 28, for staff development. It will reopen the following day on its regular schedule. Digital services, including Libby and Hoopla, will remain available Aug. 28. View the library’s operating hours
Low-Cost Pet Vaccine Clinic Set for Saturday
The Richardson Animal Shelter will host Operation Kindness Humane Society for a low-cost vaccine clinic Saturday, Aug. 22, at Huffhines Park. The event will offer essential vaccines and microchips for cats and dogs at discounted prices, with some services...