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Trash, Recycling and Facility Schedule for the Christmas Holiday

For the Christmas holiday Dec. 24-26, City services and facilities will operate according to the following holiday schedule:

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No City Council Meeting Next Monday 

No City Council Meeting Next Monday 

Due to the upcoming New Year’s holiday, there will be no City Council work session or meeting Dec. 29. The Council will next meet at 6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 5.      

Winter Break Tennis Camp Next Week 

Winter Break Tennis Camp Next Week 

Tennis players ages 5-16 or all skill levels are invited to the Huffhines Tennis Center’s Winter Break Tennis Camp. If there is bad weather, the camp will be held inside the Huffhines Recreation Center gymnasium. 

“Improv-ing Christmas” at The Core Theatre Saturday Night

“Improv-ing Christmas” at The Core Theatre Saturday Night

518 W. Arapaho Rd., Ste. 115Tickets: $5-$10 (tickets)Saturday, Dec. 277:30 p.m.  Didn’t get that Christmas present you really wanted? Let us help you out! Have fun with made up scenes that are created from your suggestions! This is a high-energy, original, fun...

Artful Explorations Winter Art Camp 

Give your young artist a chance to dive into fine art with six winter-themed projects: two watercolor, two acrylic and two oil paintings. Step-by-step instruction covers color theory, brush strokes, perspective and more. Please wear an apron, bring some paper towels and a snack each day. For ages 6-13.  

“Improv-ing Christmas” at The Core Theatre Saturday Night

518 W. Arapaho Rd., Ste. 115Tickets: $5-$10 (tickets)Saturday, Dec. 277:30 p.m.  Didn’t get that Christmas present you really wanted? Let us help you out! Have fun with made up scenes that are created from your suggestions! This is a high-energy, original, fun...

2025 Winter Break Camp – Week 2 

A three-day camp for ages 5-11 at Heights Recreation Center during RISD student holidays. Kids will enjoy indoor/outdoor activities (weather-permitting). Please send a sack lunch, insulated water bottle, closed-toe shoes and two snacks.  

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Arts & Culture

Artful Explorations Winter Art Camp 

Artful Explorations Winter Art Camp 

Give your young artist a chance to dive into fine art with six winter-themed projects: two watercolor, two acrylic and two oil paintings. Step-by-step instruction covers color theory, brush strokes, perspective and more. Please wear an apron, bring some paper towels and a snack each day. For ages 6-13.  

Campana Sobre Campana: Christmas in Mexico Saturday Night 

Hill Performance Hall Tickets: $26-$46 (tickets) Saturday, Dec. 27 8 p.m.  Mariachi Garibaldi de Jaime Cuéllar and Ballet Folklorico del Rio Grande invite you to celebrate the holiday season with Campana Sobre Campana: Christmas in Mexico! Named for the beloved...
2025 Winter Break Camp – Week 2 

2025 Winter Break Camp – Week 2 

A three-day camp for ages 5-11 at Heights Recreation Center during RISD student holidays. Kids will enjoy indoor/outdoor activities (weather-permitting). Please send a sack lunch, insulated water bottle, closed-toe shoes and two snacks.  

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Economic Development

Partenope Ristorante Expanding in The CORE

The City of Richardson announced this week the planned expansion of Partenope Ristorante, a popular Italian restaurant located at 110 S. Greenville Ave. in Downtown Richardson, part of The CORE District. The expansion will increase the restaurant’s footprint within its existing building to provide additional dining space and accommodate growing demand.   

Support Small Businesses with “Explore The CORE” Contest

The community is encouraged to support local businesses this holiday season with the “Explore The CORE” contest that began this week, celebrating “Small Business Saturday” in The CORE District.  

Partenope Ristorante Expanding in THE CORE District’s “Downtown” neighborhood

The City of Richardson is pleased to announce the planned expansion of Partenope Ristorante, a popular Italian restaurant located at 110 S. Greenville Ave. in Downtown Richardson, part of The CORE District. The expansion will increase the restaurant’s footprint within its existing building to provide additional dining space and accommodate growing demand. Improvements will include new seating areas and upgraded fixtures that enhance the overall customer experience.

“Explore The CORE” Contest Begins Monday for Small Business Saturday 

The community is encouraged to support local businesses this holiday season with the “Explore The CORE” contest, celebrating Small Business Saturday in The CORE District.  

PM Pints Next Thursday Evening 

This free, quarterly, evening event series is designed to foster networking while providing insights and advice from local small business owners and subject matter experts. Thursday’s event will feature a discussion with Dr. Walter Voit, president and CEO of IvyBee, Inc. and founder of Pedegree Studios, who will share how his work at UT Dallas helped shape a culture where bold ideas turn into thriving businesses.

City Announces Crescent Systems Expansion in The IQ®

The City’s Economic Development Department announced this week that Crescent Systems, Inc., a longtime member of the Richardson business community, will expand its operations within the Richardson Innovation Quarter (The IQ®). The project includes new office and manufacturing space, a major capital investment and the creation of additional high-wage jobs.

DART Silver Line Now in Service, Ride from Richardson to DFW Airport

With several ribbon cuttings and grand opening celebrations, the DART Silver Line opened last weekend and is now in service, with two new stations in Richardson (at CityLine/Bush and UT Dallas). The 26-mile rail line connects seven cities via 10 stations from Plano to DFW Airport, utilizing quiet, modern Stadler FLIRT trains that meet the EPA’s highest clean-air standards.   

Honeywell Richardson Achieves OSHA Safety Award; Honored with City Council Proclamation 

At Monday’s City Council meeting, Honeywell’s Richardson facility was honored for earning the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) Voluntary Protection Program Star designation — OSHA’s highest level of recognition for workplace safety and health.

UT Dallas, Startup Runway Collaborate on Startup Support 

City of Richardson partners Startup Runway and UT Dallas signed a Memorandum of Understanding this week at The IQ®HQ to collaborate on a new program that supports startups.

1Finity Americas, Inc. (Formerly Fujitsu Network Communications) Growing Operations at Richardson-Based North American Headquarters

1Finity Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Fujitsu Limited, is consolidating its Richardson and Dallas offices into a new North American headquarters at Galatyn Commons Office Park in Richardson.

PM Pints Next Thursday Evening 

PM Pints Next Thursday Evening 

This free, quarterly, evening event series is designed to foster networking while providing insights and advice from local small business owners and subject matter experts. Thursday’s event will feature a discussion with Dr. Walter Voit, president and CEO of IvyBee, Inc. and founder of Pedegree Studios, who will share how his work at UT Dallas helped shape a culture where bold ideas turn into thriving businesses.

City Announces Crescent Systems Expansion in The IQ®

City Announces Crescent Systems Expansion in The IQ®

The City’s Economic Development Department announced this week that Crescent Systems, Inc., a longtime member of the Richardson business community, will expand its operations within the Richardson Innovation Quarter (The IQ®). The project includes new office and manufacturing space, a major capital investment and the creation of additional high-wage jobs.

DART Silver Line Now in Service, Ride from Richardson to DFW Airport

DART Silver Line Now in Service, Ride from Richardson to DFW Airport

With several ribbon cuttings and grand opening celebrations, the DART Silver Line opened last weekend and is now in service, with two new stations in Richardson (at CityLine/Bush and UT Dallas). The 26-mile rail line connects seven cities via 10 stations from Plano to DFW Airport, utilizing quiet, modern Stadler FLIRT trains that meet the EPA’s highest clean-air standards.   

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Holiday Tree and Box Recycling Begins Next Friday

Holiday Tree and Box Recycling Begins Next Friday

Turn your Christmas tree into mulch and compost and keep large gift boxes out of the trash (and out of sight of would-be thieves) through the City’s Tree Cycling and Holiday Box Recycling programs. Both programs begin next Friday (Dec. 19) and continue through Jan. 30.  

December Gardening Tasks 

December Gardening Tasks 

The Dallas County Master Gardener Association, Inc. (DCMGA), a division of Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, has released its Garden Task List for December, which includes pruning, protecting, watering, mulching and yes, even planting.  

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Richardson CARES 2025 Wraps Up For The Year

Richardson CARES 2025 Wraps Up For The Year

Over the last eight weeks, participants in the Richardson Citizens Academy and Resource Education Series, also known as CARES, were given an exclusive, hands-on look at how the City of Richardson operates. From Police and Fire to Health and Parks and Recreation, they...

Texas Pure Products Offers 25% Customer Appreciation Discount

Texas Pure Products Offers 25% Customer Appreciation Discount

This month, Texas Pure Products is saying “thank you” to Richardson residents with a 25% off deal during its Customer Appreciation Sale. We headed out to the Regional Composting Facility at the North Texas Municipal Water District landfill in Melissa to check out how...

Made in Richardson: Brazen Animation

Made in Richardson: Brazen Animation

Based in Richardson's Innovation Quarter, Brazen Animation has spent a little over a decade breathing life into characters and stories for some of the biggest names in entertainment. From Space Jam 2 and Fortnite, to the last seven years of Madden Football, Brazen...