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Traffic Signal Box Art Contest Submissions Due Next Friday
Artists wishing to enter the City’s fifth annual Traffic Signal Box Art Contest have until Friday, April 24, to submit their entries online. “Community” is the theme for this year’s contest, co-sponsored by the Richardson Rotary Club, and winning...
Fire Department Reviews 2025, Looks Ahead in Annual Report
Richardson Fire Chief Curtis Poovey presented the Fire Department’s annual report at Monday’s City Council meeting. The report is a comprehensive summary of the department’s 2025 activities and accomplishments and plans for the...
Council Finalizes Appointment Procedures for Single Council Vacancies
The City Council conducted a final review at Monday’s Council meeting of a proposed policy outlining procedures for filling a single Council vacancy, following discussion at prior Council...
Temporary Lane Closure Expected on Renner Road Near Wyngate
The right lane of westbound Renner Road between Wyngate Boulevard and Clear Spring Drive may be closed to traffic at all times as pavement repair takes place in front of the Shell gas station at the Bush Turnpike. (Note: Only one lane will remain closed overnight. The second lane may be closed as needed from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.) The work is expected to be completed by early May.
Utility Work to Cause Lane Closure on Northbound Coit Road south of Campbell
The right lane of northbound Coit Road between Chesterton Drive and 100 feet north of Huntington Drive may be closed to traffic from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. as utility work takes place. The work is expected to be completed by late May.
Richardson Open USTA Tennis Tournament Begins May 1; Register by This Sunday
The 43rd Annual Richardson Open, scheduled for May 1-3, is a long-standing multi-level Richardson tournament featuring a Level 4 Adult Major Zone and offering a diverse range of competitions including father and son teams, husband and wife duos, and players of varying skill levels.
Earth Day “Picnic in the Park” Next Wednesday
Bring your lunch or grab something from a nearby restaurant and enjoy live music, local vendors sharing tips on recycling and sustainable living, and a free potted plant activity. Bring an empty can (20 oz. or less) and learn how to turn it into a planter with a plant to take home. Lawn chairs, picnic blankets and pups welcome!
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Wildflower! Battle of the Bands Qualifying Round Tomorrow Afternoon
Twelve bands vie for one of four finalist/semifinalist spots in this inspiring competition featuring musicians age 21 and younger. A panel of judges will select two bands to advance directly to the Battle of the Bands finals and perform at the Wildflower! Arts & Music Festival May 17, and an additional two bands will move on to an online fan-vote contest, where audiences will decide who earns the coveted third finalist spot.
Chamber Music International Tomorrow Evening
“Chamber Works of Debussy” features the Impressionism of early and late Debussy, performed by Simón Gollo, violin; Daphne Gerling, viola; Horacio Contreras, cello; James Scott, flute; Jaymee Haefner, harp; and Ana Maria Otamendi, piano.
“Improv at the Museum” Family Improv at The Core Theatre Tomorrow
What would happen if you could take anything from a museum and bring it life – without the pesky Egyptian curse and instead focus on pure family fun? Or, take a historical event like writing the Declaration of Independence but bring in some cowboys shoehorning in their own western ideas. The sky’s the limit Saturday night as the Family Improv troupe presents this high-energy, original, fun, and family-friendly show where everything is made up on the spot, using the audience’s suggestions throughout the evening.
Traffic Signal Box Art Contest Submission Deadline Approaching
The City is currently accepting submissions through April 24 for the 2026 contest, which invites artists to create original designs that will be displayed on traffic signal control boxes throughout the community.
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Developer Receives Award for Belt & Main
Catalyst Urban Development was recognized this week with the 2026 Innovation in Development Practice Award for the Belt & Main project, at the Urban Land Institute (ULI) Impact Awards held this week.
Richardson Economic Development Department Receives TEDC Award
The Richardson Economic Development Department has received the 2025 Economic Excellence Recognition Award from the Texas Economic Development Council (TEDC). The Council’s Economic Excellence Recognition program highlights economic development organizations across the state that meet a desired threshold of professionalism, based on the professional development of their governing board or council, as well as the economic development director and professional staff.
The IQ® Brew Next Thursday
Attend this quarterly networking, coffee and learning event for “BLAST Breakthroughs: What Really Happens Inside a Wind Tunnel” with Giacomo Valerio Iungo, wind tunnel director, and Wasi Uddin Ahmed, wind tunnel engineer. Go behind the scenes of the Boundary Layer and Subsonic Wind Tunnel (BLAST) facility located at the University of Texas at Dallas as they explain how BLAST is powering cutting-edge research there on aerodynamics, wind energy, urban flow and airflow physics.
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.
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Richardson Police to Host DEA National Drug Take Back Event April 25
The Richardson Police Department will host the event on Saturday, April 25, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Police Headquarters, 200 N. Greenville Ave.
Volunteers Invited to Celebrate Earth Day with Tree Planting Event
Join One Earth One Chance at Crowley Park April 22 from 9-11 a.m. for a tree planting event celebrating earth day.
City’s Wildflowers are in Bloom
Wildflowers have started to make their annual appearance in the City’s medians and parks, along roadsides and trails, and near municipal buildings. The colorful mix of red corn poppy, corn flower and rocket larkspur are the result of more than 45 acres of fall seed...
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Eisemann Educates: Tomás and the Library Lady
Richardson ISD students recently visited the Charles W. Eisemann Center for Performing Arts to learn about the power of imagination through the heartwarming and inspiring musical Tomás and the Library Lady. The program featured live performances by JJ Pearce and...
Grand Opening Held for DART Silver Line
The much-anticipated opening of the Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) Silver Line Regional Rail brought communities together today. Cities marked the milestone with celebrations and free rides. The 26-mile commuter rail connects seven cities from Plano to DFW Airport...
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...