Hot, Dry and Windy Conditions Lead to High Risk of Fires
Hot weather and dry vegetation, coupled with wind, create ripe conditions for fast-spreading fires. This week, almost all of North Texas has been listed as “High,” “Very High” or “Extreme” on the Texas A&M Forest...
Jobs
Facilities Maintenance Supervisor – Building Systems ($63,104-$98,228 Salary) The Fleet and Facilities Department is looking for an individual who can coordinate and perform Facilities Maintenance operations and functions in the areas of mechanical, electrical,...
Proposed Budget Filed
The proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2026-27 has been filed with the City Secretary and is scheduled to be presented to the City Council on Monday. The combined budget totals approximately $432 million and maintains the current property tax rate of $0.54218. The...
City Council Receives 13 Applications for Place 3 Vacancy
The City Council received 13 applications from residents seeking appointment to the Place 3 vacancy during the July 22-Aug. 7 application period. Council members are reviewing the applications and will announce at their Aug. 17 meeting which candidates will be...
Council Receives Flock Camera Briefing
Members of the Richardson Police Department briefed the City Council on Monday about the use of Flock cameras. The department currently operates 20 cameras at 14 major intersections. The stationary cameras photograph vehicles on public roadways and record information...
Tickets on Sale for Richardson Reads One Book Author Luncheon
Tickets are on sale for the annual Richardson Reads One Book Author Luncheon and Book Signing, featuring Kate Messner, author of the 2026 selection, “The Trouble with Heroes.” The event will be held Wednesday, Sept. 16, at the Eisemann Center. Tickets are $38 and...
City Manager Names New Director of Strategic Initiatives
Shayla Lee will become the City’s new Director of Strategic Initiatives on Sept. 21, City Manager Don Magner announced this week. The newly created position is part of the City Manager’s Office and the City’s leadership team. Lee will lead high-priority projects,...
RISD, PISD Fall Semesters Begin; UT Dallas Starts Aug. 24
Students are returning to classrooms across Richardson. Plano ISD students began school Tuesday, followed by Richardson ISD students Wednesday. School-zone speed limits and flashers are active, and drivers should use extra caution near campuses. Traffic near the UT...
Polk Street Open to Eastbound Traffic Only in Parts of Downtown
Beginning Tuesday, Aug. 18, Polk Street in Downtown Richardson, between Interurban Street and Greenville Avenue, will close to traffic while crews remove a construction crane from the multifamily development south of the roadway. Digital message boards were installed...
Fontana Avenue Utility Work Begins Monday, Additional Work on West Shore Drive Also Getting Underway Soon
Beginning Monday, Aug. 17, crews will begin installing a new water line on Fontana Avenue from Meadowview Drive to West Shore Drive. The work is part of the West Shore Drive project and will require lane closures on Fontana Avenue during the construction process. Also...