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Arts Grant Applications Open Monday
The City of Richardson will again offer arts grants to area arts organizations for the coming fiscal year, with an application period that starts Monday, June 1 and runs through Thursday, July 30. The arts grants offer financial assistance for the...
Richardson Today in Mailboxes Next Week
The June 2026 print edition of Richardson Today is expected to hit mailboxes next week. Read about the recent Bond and Charter Election results as well as major street and utility projects taking place in...
DART Silver Line Work May Close Lanes on Custer Parkway North of Renner
The right lanes of northbound and southbound Custer Parkway between Renner Road and Greenside Drive, at the railroad, may be closed to traffic from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. as utility work and pedestrian bridge construction takes place related to the DART Silver Line. The...
Neighborhood Alley and Street Rehabilitation Work to Begin East/Southeast of Richardson Square Mall Area Next Week
The City’s Alley Rehabilitation Program and Neighborhood Streets Rehabilitation Program will both get started on projects south of East Belt Line Road beginning June 1, weather permitting. The Streets program will work in...
Senior Prom: “Midnight Masquerade” Next Wednesday
Richardson Senior Center, 820 W. Arapaho Rd.Cost: $10 per person; to register, call 972-744-7800 or stop by the Senior CenterWednesday, June 36:30 p.m. (doors open at 6) Put on your dancing shoes and enjoy a night of...
Summer Slam Tennis Camp Begins Monday; Several Sessions Still Available
Huffhines Tennis Center, 1601 Syracuse Dr.Cost: $200 per weekMonday-thru-Friday sessions begin June 1 and wrap up the week of Aug. 38:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. The City’s Huffhines Tennis Center offers weekly “Summer Slam”...
Mini Camps Starting Soon
Looking for something for kids to do this summer? The City of Richardson is hosting dozens of mini camps at its two recreation centers, with themes ranging from art and science to sports and cooking. Mini camps starting next week...
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“Kong’s Night Out” Begins Two-Week Run at RTC Next Friday Night
Richardson Theatre Centre, 518 W. Arapaho...
CityLine LIVE Continues for Two More Weekends
Just two more weekends to enjoy the spring edition of the CityLine LIVE outdoor music series— the annual FREE series features many types of music, including rock, country, Tejano, R&B and more. Once the spring series ends, you can still catch outdoor music on the Plaza this summer at CityLine’s monthly BoHo Market on the second Friday of each month.
Upcoming at the Library
Upcoming at the Library
Upcoming at the Eisemann Center
Upcoming at the Eisemann Center
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CORE District Development Part of Private-Public Partnership
HSR and Tokyu Land Corporation Break Ground on 281-Unit Multifamily Community in Richardson, Texas The project is scheduled to be...
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.
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City Hosts Sustainable Gardening Workshop is Tomorrow; Spots Still Available
Richardson IQ®HQ, 1302 E. Collins Blvd.Cost: Free (Registration required; click here to register)Saturday, May 1610 a.m. Led by Dr. Kevin L. Dillard, this workshop provides participants with a comprehensive introduction to...
Drought, Rain Can Affect Home Foundations
Home foundation problems are common in North Texas. Both dry and wet conditions can cause issues with foundations, meaning homeowners need to pay attention to their foundations year-round. During times of drought, the soil can contract and pull away from...
May Gardening To-Do List
The Dallas County Master Gardener Association, Inc. (DCMGA), a division of Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, has released its Garden Task List for May. The DCMGA’s list of tasks to help your landscape be its prettiest and healthiest...
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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
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....
Adaptive Night at Santa’s Village
Thursday night, Santa’s Village transformed into a quieter, more comfortable holiday experience for families who benefit from a sensory-friendly celebration. Adaptive Night is designed for children and adults with disabilities to enjoy the magic of the season without...









