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Library Grand Reopening Set for Nov. 21

The Richardson Public Library will reopen to the public at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 21. The day will feature performances from local arts groups, as well as activities including arts and crafts, a scavenger hunt and demonstrations of the equipment from the Library’s...

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FEMA National Emergency Test Nov. 17 

FEMA National Emergency Test Nov. 17 

FEMA, in coordination with the Federal Communications Commission, will conduct a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System at approximately 1:20 p.m. CST on Tuesday, Nov. 17. Through this test, FEMA will assess how participating broadcasters and other...

City Council Approves 2027 Meeting Calendar

City Council Approves 2027 Meeting Calendar

At Monday’s meeting, the City Council approved its 2027 meeting calendar. The calendar includes 38 meetings, with meetings held on Monday evenings at 6 p.m. For those not able to attend in person, the meetings are livestreamed on the City’s website at...

Overnight Closure for NTTA Maintenance

Eastbound President George Bush Turnpike (PGBT) to the northbound US 75 direct-connector ramp will be closed from 10 p.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 13-14 so the North Texas Tollway Authority can conduct routine maintenance. Message boards will be placed nearby to alert drivers of...

Recycling Spotlight: Don’t “Bag Within the Bag”

Celebrate America Recycles Day (Sunday, Nov. 15) by learning more about recycling and keeping up with what materials are accepted by Richardson. Staff at Republic Services, Richardson’s recycler, say that one simple thing people can do to be better recyclers is to not...

City’s “Cease the Grease” Begins Next Tuesday 

As the holidays near, it’s time to start thinking about your kitchen sink and pipes. The day after Thanksgiving is called “Brown Friday” because it’s the busiest day of the year for plumbers. The fat, oil and grease residue left over from cooking will harden after...

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911 Dispatcher ($57,524 - $79,894 Salary) The Police Department is looking for an individual who can operate various telecommunications equipment, dispatch and deploy public safety units, notify other support services and, provide pre-arrival emergency medical...

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Arts & Culture

Culture in The CORE Food and Music Festival is Tomorrow at Interurban Common

The Culture in The CORE Food and Music Festival is scheduled for tomorrow from noon-4 p.m. at Interurban Common, 110 N. Interurban St. The free family-friendly event takes place each fall and brings together Richardson’s diverse communities to have fun, to learn and...
Santa’s Village Setup Begins 

Santa’s Village Setup Begins 

Work began this week at Huffhines Park to prepare the venue for Santa’s Village, the City’s miniature holiday town. It may seem early, but in order to be ready in time for December visitors, set-up begins immediately following Huffhines Harvest Fest. The dwellings are in place at the park, and decorating will begin in November. 

Christmas Parade Registration Opens Monday 

Christmas Parade Registration Opens Monday 

Registration opens Monday for Richardson’s 54th Annual Christmas Parade, to be held Saturday, Dec. 5. This year’s parade theme is “Favorite Holiday Movies.” Individuals and groups are encouraged to interpret the theme with costumes, vehicles, pets and floats.

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Economic Development

Associa Announces Expansion Plans at Richardson Campus

Richardson-based Associa is continuing to invest in its global headquarters campus with plans for an approximately $8 million expansion at 1300 Lookout Dr.  The project, known as Creekview III, will add a new two-story, 23,000-square-foot office building with...

Lighting Ceremony Celebrates DART Silver Line Bridge Arches 

The accent lighting on the arches on the Silver Line bridge over US 75 is officially on. A “lighting ceremony” was held last night featuring members of the Richardson City Council and DART. The white and blue lighting provide color to the arches, which were installed...

Richardson Hosts Third Annual Industry Day 

Students from Richardson ISD and Plano ISD got a firsthand look at local career opportunities this week as part of the City of Richardson’s third annual Industry Day, which expanded this year into a weeklong program.  Industry Week gave students the opportunity...

Truck Yard Open in Restaurant Park 

Truck Yard Richardson opened Sept. 1, adding a new restaurant and entertainment concept to the city. Located in Richardson Restaurant Park along Central Expressway between Floyd Road and James Drive, the new venue transforms a longtime property with food, daily live music and outdoor gathering spaces. It also adds new activity to Restaurant Park as reinvestment continues in the area.

Semiconductor Innovation Fund Grant Supports TI Expansion in Richardson 

Texas Instruments’ continued investment in Richardson received additional support this week with the announcement of a $33.6 million Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund grant for expanded capacity and technology improvements at the company’s 300mm semiconductor wafer fabrication facility. 

City of Richardson Announces Celestica Expansion at Telecom Parkway Campus

The City of Richardson is pleased to announce that Celestica, a global leader in data center infrastructure and advanced technology solutions, will expand its operations at 2801 Telecom Parkway, reinforcing the city’s position as a hub for advanced manufacturing and technology-based employment.

Celestica Expands Telecom Parkway Campus 

Celestica, a global provider of data center infrastructure and advanced technology solutions, will significantly expand its operations at 2801 Telecom Parkway. The company has renewed leases for two existing buildings and signed a new lease for a 343,000-square-foot facility currently under construction, bringing its total footprint at the site to approximately 1 million square feet through 2036.The expansion is expected to retain nearly 400 existing jobs and create almost 2,300 new permanent positions over the next two years, strengthening Richardson’s advanced manufacturing sector and boosting high-tech employment opportunities across the region.  

City Recognized for Partnership in Belt + Main Development  

Staff from Catalyst Urban Development were on hand at Monday’s City Council meeting to present the City with the Urban Land Institute’s (ULI) 2026 Innovation in Development Practice Award, which was received by Catalyst in April for the Belt + Main Development. The presentation recognized the City’s partnership in bringing the mixed-used development to life in The CORE District and its commitment to reinvest in and reinvigorate this historic area of Richardson. 

“PM Pints” Next Thursday

Richardson IQ®HQ, 1302 E. Collins Blvd.Admission: Free; RSVP Thursday, June 185-7 p.m.   June’s edition of PM Pints is entitled, “State Legislation: Its Impact on Education, Tech, and Growth” and features Amanda...

The IQ® Brew is Back Next Thursday

Richardson IQHQ, 1302 E. Collins Blvd.Admission: Free, RSVP requested here Thursday, June 118:30-10 a.m. (networking 8:30 a.m., presentation at 9 a.m.)  Enjoy a cup of coffee while learning from guest speaker Jane Wigginton, MD, Chief Medical Officer at...
Truck Yard Open in Restaurant Park 

Truck Yard Open in Restaurant Park 

Truck Yard Richardson opened Sept. 1, adding a new restaurant and entertainment concept to the city. Located in Richardson Restaurant Park along Central Expressway between Floyd Road and James Drive, the new venue transforms a longtime property with food, daily live music and outdoor gathering spaces. It also adds new activity to Restaurant Park as reinvestment continues in the area.

Semiconductor Innovation Fund Grant Supports TI Expansion in Richardson 

Semiconductor Innovation Fund Grant Supports TI Expansion in Richardson 

Texas Instruments’ continued investment in Richardson received additional support this week with the announcement of a $33.6 million Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund grant for expanded capacity and technology improvements at the company’s 300mm semiconductor wafer fabrication facility. 

City of Richardson Announces Celestica Expansion at Telecom Parkway Campus

City of Richardson Announces Celestica Expansion at Telecom Parkway Campus

The City of Richardson is pleased to announce that Celestica, a global leader in data center infrastructure and advanced technology solutions, will expand its operations at 2801 Telecom Parkway, reinforcing the city’s position as a hub for advanced manufacturing and technology-based employment.

Celestica Expands Telecom Parkway Campus 

Celestica Expands Telecom Parkway Campus 

Celestica, a global provider of data center infrastructure and advanced technology solutions, will significantly expand its operations at 2801 Telecom Parkway. The company has renewed leases for two existing buildings and signed a new lease for a 343,000-square-foot facility currently under construction, bringing its total footprint at the site to approximately 1 million square feet through 2036.The expansion is expected to retain nearly 400 existing jobs and create almost 2,300 new permanent positions over the next two years, strengthening Richardson’s advanced manufacturing sector and boosting high-tech employment opportunities across the region.  

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environment

Changes Discussed to Matching Funds Beautification Program

Changes Discussed to Matching Funds Beautification Program

Efforts are underway to expand the City’s Matching Fund Beautification Program, which works with area neighborhoods to fund projects and neighborhood entrances and other areas on public right of way. This week, Council gave direction to include projects on privately...

Texas Arbor Day Tree Planting Held at Lookout Park

Texas Arbor Day Tree Planting Held at Lookout Park

Volunteers and Parks and Recreation staff planted 35 trees at Lookout Park earlier today in celebration of Texas Arbor Day, which is held annually on the first Friday in November. The tree planting was sponsored by local nonprofit One Earth One Chance. Trees planted...

Options for Safe Drug Disposal Year-Round

Options for Safe Drug Disposal Year-Round

If you missed the Richardson Police Department’s Drug Take Back event last month, the Health Department has links on its web page with information about how to safely dispose of expired and/or unused prescription and over-the counter drugs year-round. The...

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City prepares for Winter Weather

City prepares for Winter Weather

City crews are monitoring roads as freezing rain, sleet, and snow move through the area. Our Public Services team has 1,400 cubic yards of sand and 18 spreader units ready to treat bridges, overpasses, and major intersections. There are three 24-hour warming centers...

Meet 2025 Martin Luther King, Jr. Essay Contest Winner: Lucy Mann

Meet 2025 Martin Luther King, Jr. Essay Contest Winner: Lucy Mann

Entries for the City’s Annual “Martin Luther King, Jr. Essay Contest” and the “Black History Month: Celebrating Diversity and Inclusion” Art Contest are now being accepted. Both contests are open to students who live in Richardson or attend school within the city....