No City Council Meeting Next Monday
Due to summer break and the Independence Day holiday, there will be no City Council meeting Monday, July 7. The Council will next meet Monday, July 14 beginning at 6 p.m. City Council calendar: www.cor.net/CityCouncil
City Manager Names New Director of Finance
City Manager Don Magner announced this week the appointment of Todd Gastorf as the City’s incoming Director of Finance, effective July 14. Gastorf will succeed Anita Cothran, who is retiring after more than 38 years of service in municipal government, serving her last...
Richardson Recognized with Purchasing Award for 28th Consecutive Year
The City of Richardson has earned the 2025 Annual Achievement of Excellence in Procurement® (AEP) award from the National Procurement Institute. This is the 28th consecutive year that Richardson has received the award. The AEP Award is earned by...
Altrusa “Outstanding Women” Awards Nominations Open
Altrusa International of Richardson, Inc. is accepting nominations for its 2025 “Outstanding Women of Today…Builders of Tomorrow” Awards. The deadline to submit nominations is Friday, Aug. 1. The award honors women who are currently employed full...
2025 Traffic Signal Box Art Contest Artwork Installed
Installation of the five winning designs from the City’s fourth annual Traffic Signal Box Art Contest is now complete. The winners were announced and recognized at a City Council meeting last month, and their art was featured in the June edition of Richardson Today....
Lane Closure Expected on Belt Line east of Plano Road
The right lane of westbound East Belt Line Road between University Village Drive and Plano Road may be closed to traffic from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. as fiber optic work takes place. The work is expected to be complete by early September.
Small Business Community Happy Hour & Networking Next Wednesday in The IQ®
Soccer Spectrum, 1251 Digital Dr.Admission: $5 Richardson Chamber members, $15 nonmembers (register here)Wednesday, July 95-7 p.m. Enjoy happy hour beverages and light bites at this bimonthly networking event sponsored by the Richardson Chamber of Commerce.
At the Library
“T(h)inker Thursdays” Features Painted Perspective Trees July 10 Richardson IQ® Headquarters, 1302 E. Collins Blvd.Admission: Free (registration required; call 972-744-4358 or visit the Youth Services desk)Thursday, July 102-3 p.m. Children ages...
At the Eisemann Center
“7 Bridges: The Ultimate Eagles Experience” This SaturdayHill Performance HallTickets: $55-$90 (tickets)Saturday, July 57:30 p.m. This stunningly accurate tribute to the music of the Eagles uses no backing tracks or harmonizers to faithfully re-create the experience...
“Southlake” Begins at The Core Theatre
518 W. Arapaho Ste. 115Tickets: $15-$20 (tickets)July 4-208 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 3 p.m. Sundays. Special industry night Monday, July 14 at 8 p.m. In this 2023 drama from playwright Mike Byham, we peek in on the life-defining moments of Randall...