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Draft Tactics Presented for 2025-27 Council Goals/Strategies 

Draft Tactics Presented for 2025-27 Council Goals/Strategies 

City staff presented a draft list of tactics to the City Council Monday for implementing each of the 14 strategies recently adopted with the Council’s 2025-27 Statement of Goals. Tactics are the action items the City proposes to advance during the Council’s term to...

Council Approves Friendship City Resolution

Council Approves Friendship City Resolution

The City Council approved a resolution at Monday’s City Council meeting supporting the pursuit of establishing a Friendship City Agreement with Keelung City, Taiwan in advance of a joint visit set to take place Sept. 29-Oct. 4. The effort seeks to promote friendship...

CORE District “Art Drop Day” Takes Place 

CORE District “Art Drop Day” Takes Place 

An “Art Drop” event took place today in The CORE District, in which local artists donated original pieces of art to the City that were hidden in public places for residents and visitors to search for, find and keep. The event, which featured clues posted on The CORE...

Health Information and Wellness Fair Wednesday 

Health Information and Wellness Fair Wednesday 

This annual event includes free fitness classes, demonstrations, informational talks, more than 60 vendors, flu shots and the Credit Union of Texas food truck, providing complimentary food to all attendees while supplies last. Designed for individuals age 50 and older. 

Texas Pure Products Offers 25% Customer Appreciation Discount

Texas Pure Products Offers 25% Customer Appreciation Discount

This month, Texas Pure Products is saying “thank you” to Richardson residents with a 25% off deal during its Customer Appreciation Sale. We headed out to the Regional Composting Facility at the North Texas Municipal Water District landfill in Melissa to check out how...

Public Safety Expo Tomorrow Morning 

Public Safety Expo Tomorrow Morning 

Join the Richardson Police Department tomorrow (Saturday, Sept. 20) for a free, family-friendly event featuring a showcase of Police and Fire Department vehicles, plus exciting demonstrations from the K-9 Unit and UAS (drone) Team. Guests can meet SWAT Team members,...

“Coffee with a Cop” Friday 

“Coffee with a Cop” Friday 

An informal, come-and-go gathering with RPD officers at which you can stop by, say hello and discuss any concerns or questions you may have. 

Road Construction Work to Close Lanes Near Buckingham/Audelia Intersection 

Road Construction Work to Close Lanes Near Buckingham/Audelia Intersection 

In two phases, first the right lane of westbound Buckingham Road and then the left lane of eastbound Buckingham Road, extended 700 feet west of Audelia Road, may be closed to traffic alternately at all times as road construction work takes place. In addition, the left turn lane of westbound Buckingham Road just west of Audelia Road may be closed during the second phase at all times. The work is expected to be completed by early November. 

At the Library: “Story Stroll” Begins Monday at Huffhines Park 

At the Library: “Story Stroll” Begins Monday at Huffhines Park 

Grab your strollers and stretch your legs this fall at this Richardson Public Library-sponsored event! Join Library staff for a storytime at the park pavilion, then enjoy a walk through the park to connect to nature along with movement, rhymes and fun. Open to all ages but storytime is geared toward ages 6 weeks-3 years. Children must be attended by at least one adult. Event is held weather permitting.