Recycling 101: Aerosol Cans
If you’re a participant in Richardson’s recycling program, you may have wondered, “If steel and aluminum cans are acceptable, does that include aerosol cans?” The answer is no, aerosol cans are not acceptable material for Richardson’s curbside recycling program, because of fire danger they create if the can is full or partially full—a danger to staff as well as trucks and equipment.
Jobs
The City of Richardson is now hiring for the following positions.
Pet of the Week
Meet Honey Biscuit, a 3-year-old Rhodesian Ridgeback with a heart as sweet as her name suggests. Known for her friendly demeanor, she brings joy to everyone at the shelter with her gentle nature. Honey Biscuit loves being around people and is always eager to share her affection. She’s the perfect companion for anyone looking for a loyal and loving friend.
Richardson City Council Calls May 2 Bond and Charter Elections
The Richardson City Council voted Monday night to call two elections to be held on Saturday, May 2, 2026, placing City Charter amendments and a proposed bond program before voters. The elections were called during the Council’s Feb. 9 regular meeting and reflect separate but parallel processes focused on City governance and long-term infrastructure investment.
New BBQ Restaurant Concept Chooses The CORE District for First Location
The City of Richardson announced this week that Two Twenty-Five, LLC, operating under the restaurant concept Soulcraft BBQ, will be locating in the Downtown neighborhood of Richardson’s CORE District. The ownership group...
Development Priorities, Possible Zoning Ordinance Update Discussed by City Council
At Monday’s City Council meeting, City staff led a discussion regarding the Council’s development priorities for Richardson and a possible update of the City’s Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance (CZO), originally adopted in 1956. Holding the...
Richardson Public Library Recognized with Excellence Award
For the 21st consecutive year, the Richardson Public Library has been recognized with an Achievement of Library Excellence Award from the Texas Municipal Library Directors Association. Of the 516 public libraries in Texas, only 101 received this award...
Renovated Library Opening Now Expected in September
City staff provided the City Council with an update on the Library renovation project at Monday’s City Council meeting, outlining completed work, remaining components, timelines, and the budget. The project, funded by the voter-approved...
City’s First Quarter Financial Report Given
The City budget remains on track with its current fiscal year outlook, according to the 2025-26 First Quarter Financial Report presented by City staff at Monday’s City Council meeting. The First Quarter Report represents activity from...
Wildflower! Festival 2026 Lineup to be Released Tuesday
Music fans, take note: headlining acts for the 2026 Wildflower! Arts & Music Festival are scheduled to be announced Tuesday, Feb. 10, and sales of resident tickets and discounted single day tickets are scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. that day (weekend passes went on...