Deadline Extended for Traffic Signal Box Art Competition
Artists wishing to enter the City’s fifth annual Traffic Signal Box Art Contest have one more week to submit their entries online—the deadline has been extended to Friday, May 1. “Community” is the theme for this year’s contest, co-sponsored by the...
2026 Emergency Preparation Supplies Sales Tax Holiday
Texans will be allowed to purchase certain emergency preparation supplies tax-free April 25-27 during the annual Emergency Preparation Supplies Sales Tax Holiday. This year’s holiday begins at 12:01 a.m. Saturday, April 25, and ends at midnight Monday, April...
Set-up Begins Next Week for Cottonwood Art Festival
This Sunday marks the start of setup for the City’s semiannual Cottonwood Art Festival taking place May 2-3, as City crews and Community Events staff begin a week of preparations at Cottonwood Park. Close to 200 artists from across the nation have...
Richardson Today in Mailboxes Next Week
The May 2026 print edition of Richardson Today is expected to hit mailboxes next week. The issue features information about the Bond and Charter Election as well as information and schedules for...
“Richardson Real Heroes” Nominations Close Next Week
To celebrate volunteers who go above and beyond, local nonprofit Richardson Real Heroes is accepting nominations through Thursday, April 30 for its 2026 Richardson Real Hero “Annie Award.” The awards program began in 2010 and is the only citywide program...
Temporary Closure Near US 75/Plano Parkway as Silver Line Project Cleans Up
The southbound US 75 frontage road will be closed from Plano Parkway to Renner Road from 9 p.m. Tuesday, April 28-4 a.m. Wednesday, April 29 as DART-related work takes place. Crews contracted through DART...
Utility Work to Affect Lanes on Arapaho, Nearby Streets thru Mid-June
In three phases, the right lane of westbound Arapaho Road between Exchange Drive and Richardson Drive may be closed to traffic, one phase at a time and separately, from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. as Atmos conducts...
At the Richardson Public Library
“Tales for Tails: Kitty Version!” Tomorrow Richardson Animal Shelter, 1330 Columbia Dr.Admission: Free; no registration requiredSaturday, April 2510-11 a.m. All ages are invited to celebrate National Library Week like they do on the TV Show,...
Drug Takeback is Tomorrow
Police Headquarters, 200 N. Greenville Ave.Cost: FreeSaturday, April 2510 a.m.-2 p.m. Prevent medications from contaminating our water system/waterways by taking part in the Richardson Police Department’s (RPD) Drug Take Back Saturday, April 25, part of...
At the Eisemann Center
“PettyBreakers: A Tribute to Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers” Tonight Bank of America TheatreTickets: $53-$74 (Tickets)Friday, April 248 p.m.The PettyBreakers bring the timeless music of Tom Petty to life with their authentic sound and electrifying stage presence....