Charter Amendment Recommendations Reviewed
At Monday’s City Council meeting, City staff and City attorneys assisted the Council in reviewing City Charter amendment recommendations within the first eight Articles of the City Charter.
Animal Shelter Receives Large Anonymous Donation
The Richardson Animal Shelter recently received an anonymous check for $10,000 that will be used for animal healthcare expenses, including spay and neuter procedures and treatments for heartworm and other medical conditions.
City Council Briefed on Current, Future DART Programs
DART President and CEO Nadine Lee and DART Board Chair (and former Richardson mayor) Gary Slagel were on hand at Monday’s City Council meeting to brief the Council on current and future DART services and programs.
At UT Dallas
Vintage Computer Festival Begins Next FridayDavidson-Gundy Alumni Center, 800 W. Campbell Rd.Tickets: $20 adult, $10 students 18+ with student ID, free for ages 17 and under (Ticket link: click here)June 20-229 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. SundaySee,...
City Offers Rainwater Harvesting Resources
The City is encouraging residents to “save it from a rainy day” in light of our recent rains and consider rainwater harvesting to conserve water and lower water bills. Rainwater harvesting is collecting and storing rainfall as it comes off the roof, using a rain...
Use Caution Around Fuzzy Caterpillars
Nature lovers beware—sometimes the “cutest” looking caterpillars, the fuzzy kind that curious children want to touch, may pack a painful “punch.” A few kinds of caterpillars in Texas carry irritating or venomous hairs, and since there was an abundance of spring...
Pet of the Week
Meet Diva, a 3-year-old Plott Hound with a heart as big as her name suggests. She's a sweet soul, always ready to share her love with everyone she meets. Diva's friendly demeanor makes her the perfect companion for any household. Despite her shyness, once she warms up...
Lane Closure Expected on Plano Road Near Buckingham
The right lane of northbound Plano Road between Buckingham Road and Forsythe Drive 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 late August.
At the Eisemann Center
Comedian Paula Poundstone Tomorrow Night Hill Performance HallTickets: $25-$65 (Ticket link: click here)Saturday, June 148 p.m. Get ready to laugh as iconic comedian Paula Poundstone shares her unique perspective on life, politics and the pursuit of happiness. Known...
Parks and Recreation Mini Camps
Huffhines Recreation Center is hosting a variety of week-long mini camps this summer for ages 5-15. Camp offerings vary each week and include a wide variety of topics ranging from science and art to cooking and dance. Mini camps offered the week of June 16...