Richardson Innovation Quarter (The IQ®) Recognized for Excellence in Economic Development
The City of Richardson’s Economic Development Department has received a Bronze Award in the 2025 Excellence in Economic Development Awards for its work in creating the Richardson Innovation Quarter (The IQ®). The development of the Richardson Innovation Quarter...
Richardson Ranked Nation’s Best Housing Market for Small Cities
Personal finance website WalletHub has ranked Richardson #1 in the nation among small city real estate markets and #5 overall nationwide in its latest study of the best housing markets in the U.S. The study evaluated cities across 17 key indicators of...
2025-26 Budget Presented to City Council
At this week’s City Council meeting, City Manager Don Magner presented the proposed budget filed last Friday for the 2025-26 fiscal year. The proposed budget totals $418,498,270, a 3.1% increase ($12,419,516) from FY 2024-2025 and maintains the current property tax...
Richardson Innovation Quarter Receives 2025 Excellence In Economic Development Bronze Award From The International Economic Development Council
The International Economic Development Council (IEDC) has recognized the City of Richardson’s Economic Development Department with a Bronze Award in the 2025 Excellence in Economic Development Awards for its work in creating the Richardson Innovation Quarter (The IQ®).
Dog Splash Day Held in Richardson
RICHARDSON - Families and their four-legged friends paid a visit to Terrace Pool in Richardson for one of the most anticipated gatherings of the year. The Annual Dog Splash Day is a fun pool party hosted by Furry Friends of Richardson. It's a chance to come together...
Proposed Budget Filed
The City of Richardson has released its proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 following extensive City Council workshops and public input sessions. The combined budget totals $418,498,270, a 3.1% increase ($12,419,516) from FY 2024-2025 and maintains the current...
Richardson Welcomes Taiwan Visitors to IQHQ
This afternoon, several dozen business leaders from Taiwan, in North Texas for the Taiwan Expo USA 2025, visited the Richardson Innovation Quarter Headquarters (IQHQ). The visit highlighted Richardson’s strong business climate and its economic development partnership with The University of Texas at Dallas (UT Dallas).
Registration Open for Cottonwood Art Festival’s “Chalk the Walk” Sidewalk Art Contest
Registration is now open for the Chalk the Walk Sidewalk Art Contest, scheduled for Oct. 4 during the Cottonwood Art Festival. Artists will have the opportunity to bring to life a masterpiece of their choice on the sidewalks of Cottonwood Park with a chance to win up to $500 in cash prizes.
Charter Election Postponed
At Monday’s meeting, the City Council chose not to call a Charter Election for this Nov. 4. Instead, the Council will consider calling the election for May 2026, when a new bond program could also be on the ballot. With no time-sensitive matters in the charter...
Miss Belle’s House Moves to Huffhines Park
Miss Belle’s House was relocated to Huffhines Park, 200 N. Plano Rd. on Sunday, Aug. 10. Built between 1886 and 1889, the two-story Victorian home is one of Richardson’s oldest structures and is designated as a Texas Historic Landmark. Originally located...