Scheduled IT Server Maintenance Sunday to Affect Online City Services
The City of Richardson’s IT Department will conduct server maintenance on Sunday, Oct. 26, that will temporarily prevent access to many external online applications. Work will take place from 6-9 a.m.; services are expected to return to normal Sunday after 9 a.m.
Enhancements Planned for Wildflower! 2026
Several changes are in store for Richardson’s next Wildflower! Arts & Music Festival, according to a briefing given by Community Events staff at Monday’s City Council meeting. Next year marks the 34th anniversary of the festival, which will feature more than 110 performers on six stages, and staff are in the final planning stages for the event.
City Council Reviews Updates to Council Rules of Order & Procedure
At Monday’s City Council meeting, Council members reviewed and discussed its Rules of Order & Procedure that creates guidelines that govern how meetings are conducted, how decisions are made, and how members of the Council interact during meetings.
Altrusa Names Outstanding Women, Gives “Check” to City
Altrusa International of Richardson, Inc. held its annual “Outstanding Women of Today—Builders of Tomorrow” awards luncheon earlier today at the Richardson DoubleTree Hotel. During the event, a ceremonial check for $488,452 was presented to the City representing more than 14,040 hours of volunteer time provided by the organization during the past year.
Pavement Work to Close Various Lanes at Custer/Lookout Intersection
Pavement replacement work will begin next week at the intersection of Lookout Drive and Custer Parkway as part of the Custer Parkway Reconstruction Project.
Lane Closures Expected Near PGBT, Shiloh Intersection
The right lane of the westbound President George Bush Turnpike (PGBT) frontage between Shiloh Road and Breckinridge Boulevard, and the right lanes of northbound and southbound Shiloh Road between the PGBT and Breckinridge Boulevard, may be closed to traffic from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. as fiber optic work takes place. The work is expected to be complete by late January 2026.
Rotary “Party in the Park” – Rescheduled to Nov. 8
Due to anticipated weather, the Richardson East Rotary Club has rescheduled their annual “Party at the Park,” event for Saturday, Nov. 8. The event will feature trick-or-treat goodies, kids’ crafts, refreshments and info on the club’s Annie’s Place pavilion fundraising campaign.
Tour Richardson’s Recycler Next Thursday
The City of Richardson, in partnership with Republic Services, is offering an exclusive opportunity for residents to participate in a guided recycling tour at the Republic Services facility in Plano.
At the Library: “Spookilicious” Halloween Happening Tomorrow
Have a spook-tacular time listening to haunted tales, making boo-tiful crafts, and trick-or-treating with puppets. Wear your Halloween costume … if you dare! Come at 2 p.m. to City Hall for the storytime and puppet show, then head next door to the Library for crafts and trick-or-treating at 2:30 p.m.! For all ages.
At the Library: Explore Southern Literature, Food at “Echoes of the South” Tomorrow
From small-town secrets and family drama to stories of resilience, identity, and change, tales by classic authors like Faulkner, O’Connor and Lee still resonate today. Come discover new reads and some tasty Southern-style snacks along the way.