June Garden Tasks
The Dallas County Master Gardener Association, Inc., a division of Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, has posted its June Gardening Task List, featuring several to-dos that gardeners should be taking note of this month. Among the group’s recommendations: ...
Jobs
Fleet Technician II ($47,041.80 – $66,038.96 Salary) Fleet Services is looking for individuals who can perform light mechanical repairs and welding on city vehicles/equipment. Texas Class A Commercial operator’s license (CDL) required. Texas Class C Driver’s...
Pet of the Week
Meet Dolly, a vibrant 3-year-old Plott Hound with a heart full of love. Her sweetness is unparalleled, and her friendly nature makes her a joy to be around. She loves to chase her tail, play fetch and give the best doggy cuddles. Dolly's love knows no bounds, and...
Traffic Box Art Contest Winners Announced
The five winners of the City’s fourth annual Traffic Signal Box Art Contest were recognized at Monday’s City Council work session. Each received $200 and a certificate, and their artwork will be turned into vinyl wraps that will be installed on traffic signal boxes at key Richardson intersections.
DART Plans Community Meetings Re: Proposed Fare and Service Changes
Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) will host a series of community meetings across its service area this month, including in Richardson, to gather community input on potential service and fare changes that could significantly impact riders across all 13 member cities.
The IQ® Brew Next Thursday
Richardson IQ®HQ, 1302 E. Collins Blvd.Admission: Free (registration link)Thursday, June 128:30-10 a.m. (coffee and networking 8:30-9 a.m.) Come learn from Natalie Draeger, Senior Director of 101Media, as she talks about how platforms such as Instagram,...
At the Library
“All About Animals: Colors of Nature” Tomorrow Richardson City Council Chamber, 2360 Campbell Creek Blvd., Ste. 525Admission: Free; no registration requiredSaturday, June 72-3 p.m. Meet Piper the parrot and a host of other amazing colorful critters...
At the Eisemann Center
Free First Friday Reception TonightForrest & Virginia Green Mezzanine GalleryAdmission: FreeFriday, June 66-8 p.m. Enjoy light refreshments and celebrate the newest exhibit in the Gallery, “A Voice Expressed: In Black and White,” which showcases black and white...
Median Work on Spring Valley to Close One Lane in Each Direction
In two phases, the left lanes of westbound and eastbound Spring Valley Road may be closed to traffic from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. as median improvement work takes place.
Trail Enhancement Work Along Renner to Temporarily Close One Lane
The right lane of eastbound Renner Road starting 800 feet east of Custer Parkway and extending all the way to Renner Parkway may be closed to traffic from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. daily as the adjacent trail is repaired/replaced, river rock and grass are installed, retaining walls are extended and the existing wall is cleaned and stained.