September Marks Launch of Program to Help Restore Richardson’s Tree Canopy
City is organizing planting effort and giveaway of trees to start the replacement of foliage lost in this year’s May 28 severe storm event. (Richardson, TX) – The first tree giveaway for the Richardson Replants program has been scheduled to take place later this month...
Tax Rate Hearing Held; Budget Hearing and Approval Scheduled for Sept. 16
A public hearing on the proposed tax rate for the 2024-25 fiscal year was held at Monday’s City Council meeting, and a hearing on the proposed 2024-25 budget will be held at the Sept.16 City Council meeting. After the Sept.16 hearing concludes, the Council will vote...
Solid Waste Survey Ends Sunday
Don’t miss the chance to give your opinions on the City’s solid waste collection services, including recycling, by completing the City’s Solid Waste Survey. The survey, which ends this Sunday, Sept. 15, is part of an update underway for the City’s Solid Waste Master...
“Shape the Heart” of Richardson’s Cultural Arts Experiences via Community Survey
The City of Richardson is seeking community feedback via a survey regarding cultural arts preferences/experiences, as part of a study underway to update the City’s Cultural Arts Master Plan. Responses will help guide the future of the City’s cultural arts offerings...
Community Revitalization Award Nominations Due Sept. 30
There’s still time to nominate a deserving property for a 2024 Community Revitalization Award, the City’s annual recognition of property owners who have enhanced the community by making significant improvements to their properties, including: Residences ...
Fire/Police/Medical Personnel, Richardson Resident Recognized for Saving Life
Andrew Laska, a resident of the Heights Park neighborhood in Richardson, was recognized this week at Richardson Fire Department (RFD) headquarters for helping to save a man’s life, along with the RFD/EMS personnel and 911 dispatcher who were involved in the event. The...
Richardson “Clear the Shelters” Finds Homes for More Than 80 Pets
Animal Shelter staff announced this week that 87 pets found their forever homes during the Clear the Shelters campaign (Aug. 10-Sept. 10) and extends their gratitude to the adopters that made that possible. The annual nationwide event promotes pet adoption and raises...
DART to Implement Service Changes Beginning Monday
Due to recent data showing Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) ridership has increased to 80 percent of pre-pandemic levels, including more frequent weekend ridership, DART will begin launching service changes Monday, Sept. 16. The updates will include bus service...
Area Nonprofits to Participate in North Texas Giving Day Thursday
Several nonprofits with close ties to the City of Richardson will participate in the annual North Texas Giving Day Sept. 19. The online event is sponsored by the Communities Foundation of Texas and raises money for North Texas nonprofits. More than 3,200 area...
Temporary Lane Closures Expected on Buckingham Road
First the right lane and then the left lane of Buckingham Road between Sherman Street and Greenville Avenue may be closed to traffic from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. as soil borings take place. The work is expected to be completed by late October.