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“Clear the Shelters” Wraps Up Tuesday  

“Clear the Shelters” Wraps Up Tuesday  

There are four more days left to adopt pets as part of the 2024 “Clear the Shelters” event, which began Aug. 10 and runs through Tuesday, Sept. 10. Now in its 10th year, this nationwide campaign that originated in North Texas helps connect pets with families by...

Fire Department Earns Mission: Lifeline Gold Award 

Fire Department Earns Mission: Lifeline Gold Award 

The American Heart Association (AHA) has announced the City of Richardson Fire Department as a gold-level recipient of its 2024: Mission: Lifeline® EMS Recognition award. The program acknowledges the crucial role EMS teams play in caring for patients experiencing life...

Music Lineup Released for Cottonwood Art Festival 

Music Lineup Released for Cottonwood Art Festival 

The musical lineup for the upcoming Cottonwood Art Festival, to be held Oct. 5-6 at Cottonwood Park, includes:   Monte Montgomery and Dolby Kings   Jonan Rigsbee Trio  Jon Christopher Davis Band  Duo Darlin  Live entertainment takes place on two stages each day....

Lane Closure Expected on Westbound Renner West of Alma 

Lane Closure Expected on Westbound Renner West of Alma 

The right lane of westbound Renner Road between Alma Road and Custer Parkway may be closed to traffic from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. as landscaping and sidewalk work takes place along the north side of Renner Road. The work is expected to be completed by early October. 

Two Lanes Near Arapaho/Floyd May Close Temporarily for Pavement Work 

Two Lanes Near Arapaho/Floyd May Close Temporarily for Pavement Work 

The left lanes of westbound and eastbound Arapaho Road between Floyd Road and Woodland Way may be closed to traffic from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. as re-paving work takes place following water line work. The pavement work is expected to be completed by mid-September, weather...

Fall Outdoor Music Series Begins Tonight at CityLine 

Fall Outdoor Music Series Begins Tonight at CityLine 

CityLine Plaza, 1160 State St. Admission: Free (parking is also free) Fridays and Saturdays, Sept. 6-Oct. 26 6-9 p.m.    Live music is back at CityLine every Friday and Saturday night in September and October. Enjoy a variety of genres on the...

The IQ® Brew Thursday 

The IQ® Brew Thursday 

The IQ®HQ, 1302 E. Collins Blvd.  Admission: Free (RSVP requested as space is limited) Thursday, Sept. 12 8:30-10 a.m.  Explore storytelling’s power to bridge the empathetic divide between generations, at the latest installment of The IQ® Brew, a...

At the Richardson Public Library

At the Richardson Public Library

“Read, Explore, Create” for Ages 4-5 Tuesday  Youth Services Storytime Room  Cost: Free (Free ticket required, pick up tickets starting at 3 p.m. day of event)  Tuesday, Sept. 10  3:30-4 p.m.  Ages 4-5 enjoy a read-aloud book, then get to...

UT Dallas

UT Dallas

“Recuerdos” Guitar Concert Remembers Dr. Enric Madriguera Tonight  University Theatre  Admission: Free  Friday, Sept. 6  7:30 p.m.  In “Recuerdos: Remembrances of Dr. Enric Madriguera,” colleagues and former students present works in honor of...

Happening at the Eisemann Center

Happening at the Eisemann Center

“Sixtiesmania: A Journey Through the Sixties” Tomorrow Night  Hill Performance Hall  Tickets: $55-$75 (tickets)  Saturday, Sept. 7  7:30 p.m.  From Las Vegas to the Eisemann Center, this all-encompassing celebration of the iconic musical...