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COTTONWOOD ART FESTIVAL SATURDAY OPENING DELAYED UNTIL 12 P.M. DUE TO WEATHER IMPACTS

Heavy rainfall has delayed festival setup and artist load-in; Sunday expected to operate on normal schedule. (Richardson, Texas) – The City of Richardson is delaying Saturday’s opening of the Fall 2026 Cottonwood Art Festival until 12 p.m. due to weather-related...

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Deadline to Submit 3D Print Jobs at the Library is Monday 

Deadline to Submit 3D Print Jobs at the Library is Monday 

The deadline to submit 3D print jobs to be printed on the Library’s 3D printer is Monday, Oct. 5. The Richardson Library closes on Sunday, Oct. 11 to move to its newly renovated facility at 421 W. Arapaho Rd. and the 3D printer will not be...

Property Tax Statements to Be Mailed in October

Property Tax Statements to Be Mailed in October

This month, the Dallas County and Collin County tax offices will mail property tax statements to Richardson residents, based on values set by the county appraisal districts as of Jan. 1, 2026. The City of Richardson contracts with both counties for the collection of...

Lane Closure on West Shore Drive North of Arapaho Road

The northbound lane of West Shore Drive between Arapaho Road and Melrose Drive may be closed to traffic and detoured to northbound Floyd Road and/or northbound Waterview Drive, to Melrose Drive, back to West Shore Drive, at all times as a new waterline is installed....

Locations to Avoid When Planting Trees

October is a great time to plant trees and other ornamental landscaping, but homeowners should avoid planting trees in certain locations to prevent potential problems and ensure the health and safety of their properties.   [graphic from October...

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Arts & Culture

COTTONWOOD ART FESTIVAL SATURDAY OPENING DELAYED UNTIL 12 P.M. DUE TO WEATHER IMPACTS

Heavy rainfall has delayed festival setup and artist load-in; Sunday expected to operate on normal schedule. (Richardson, Texas) – The City of Richardson is delaying Saturday’s opening of the Fall 2026 Cottonwood Art Festival until 12 p.m. due to weather-related...

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Economic Development

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...

Arapaho Center Station Development on Hold

City leadership announced this week that Richardson’s redevelopment efforts at the Arapaho Center Station property are being placed on hold due to current market conditions and ongoing economic uncertainty. While the City remains committed to the...

1418 Coffee Announces New Location in Downtown Richardson/CORE District

Popular North Texas coffee brand 1418 Coffee has announced plans to open a new location on Main Street in the Downtown Neighborhood of The CORE District. The café, founded by Richardson native David Bryant, first opened in Downtown Plano in 2013 and has since built a...

Richardson Named in Top 20 “Best Places to Live”

For the seventh year in a row, Richardson has been named a Top 20 “Best City to Live in America” by Niche, a Pennsylvania-based company that analyzes public data and user reviews to create community rankings each year based on factors such as affordability, local...
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.  

City Recognized for Partnership in Belt + Main Development  

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

“PM Pints” Next Thursday

Richardson IQ®HQ, 1302 E. Collins Blvd.Admission: Free; RSVP Thursday, June 185-7 p.m.   June’s edition of...

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environment

Keep Cardboard Clean, Dry and Flat 

Keep Cardboard Clean, Dry and Flat 

Richardson asks residents to keep cardboard clean and dry because wet cardboard is considered contamination in our recycling program and can be harder to sort and process.    Recycle cardboard in three steps:  Keep it Dry Wet cardboard should...

Green Infrastructure Workshop  

Green Infrastructure Workshop  

Attend this free workshop on Saturday, Sept. 26, that explores how “green infrastructure” has evolved into an important part of communities and cities. Learn about its different forms, guiding principles and the many ways it can address city needs while creating lasting environmental and community benefits. 

Fall is a Great Time to Try Composting 

Fall is a Great Time to Try Composting 

If you haven’t tried composting yet, fall is a great time to learn more about it, as fallen leaves (a great component of compost) are getting more plentiful.

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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....