Sidewalk Construction Taking Place at Renner Road and Greenside Drive
The right lane of westbound Renner Rd extended 1,000 feet east and west of Greenside Drive may be closed to traffic from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. for sidewalk construction as part of a hike and bike trail. The lane closure may remain in place overnight occasionally. The project is expected to wrap up in late September.
Concrete Repairs to Close Lane of Eastbound Spring Valley Drive at Goldmark Drive
The right lane of eastbound Spring Valley Drive between Gatehouse Drive and Goldmark Drive may be closed to traffic from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. so concrete repairs can take place. The repairs are necessary after crews fixed a gas leak at 8620 Spring Valley Rd. The work is expected to wrap up by late October.
Eco-friendly Grilling, Picnicking Ideas for Labor Day Holiday
Labor Day is traditionally celebrated with barbecues and picnics. This year, the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) Air North Texas division wants to remind everyone to make thoughtful choices when planning so that your gathering can be festive while being lighter on the planet.
Regional Composting Facility Offering Customer Appreciation Sale
Texas Pure, the regional composting/mulching facility that partners with the City of Richardson and four other area cities, is hosting its annual customer appreciation sale this month, taking place through Sept. 30.
Jobs
The City of Richardson is now hiring for the following positions.
Richardson City Manager Appoints Katie Barron Director of Engineering and Capital Projects
Barron brings more than 25 years of engineering experience and has helped lead Richardson’s capital improvement program since February.
Interviews Held for City Council Place 3 Vacancy
The City Council conducted interviews with eight applicants for the vacant Place 3 position at Monday night’s meeting. The interviews were conducted in an open meeting and are available for viewing...
STR Temporary Moratorium Expired this Week
The temporary moratorium on short-term rental registration expired Monday, Aug. 25. The moratorium went into effect in May to allow City staff time to use new software to inventory STR...
Testing Underway on Silver Line Bridge Lighting
This week, crews began testing the accent lighting on the recently installed arches on the Silver Line bridge over US 75. The testing and calibration will continue to take place over the...
Last Weekend for Clear the Shelters; Adoption Fees Waived
This is the final weekend for the annual Clear the Shelters event at the Richardson Animal Shelter. Adoption fees are being waived during the month of August, offering people a chance to save money as they welcome a new member to...