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Deadline Extended for Traffic Signal Box Art Competition
Artists wishing to enter the City’s fifth annual Traffic Signal Box Art Contest have one more week to submit their entries online—the deadline has been extended to Friday, May 1. “Community” is the theme for this year’s contest, co-sponsored by the...
2026 Emergency Preparation Supplies Sales Tax Holiday
Texans will be allowed to purchase certain emergency preparation supplies tax-free April 25-27 during the annual Emergency Preparation Supplies Sales Tax Holiday. This year’s holiday begins at 12:01 a.m. Saturday, April 25, and ends at midnight Monday, April...
Set-up Begins Next Week for Cottonwood Art Festival
This Sunday marks the start of setup for the City’s semiannual Cottonwood Art Festival taking place May 2-3, as City crews and Community Events staff begin a week of preparations at Cottonwood Park. Close to 200 artists from across the nation have...
“Richardson Real Heroes” Nominations Close Next Week
To celebrate volunteers who go above and beyond, local nonprofit Richardson Real Heroes is accepting nominations through Thursday, April 30 for its 2026 Richardson Real Hero “Annie Award.” The awards program began in 2010 and is the only citywide program...
Temporary Closure Near US 75/Plano Parkway as Silver Line Project Cleans Up
The southbound US 75 frontage road will be closed from Plano Parkway to Renner Road from 9 p.m. Tuesday, April 28-4 a.m. Wednesday, April 29 as DART-related work takes place. Crews contracted through DART...
Utility Work to Affect Lanes on Arapaho, Nearby Streets thru Mid-June
In three phases, the right lane of westbound Arapaho Road between Exchange Drive and Richardson Drive may be closed to traffic, one phase at a time and separately, from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. as Atmos conducts...
At the Richardson Public Library
“Tales for Tails: Kitty Version!” Tomorrow Richardson Animal Shelter, 1330 Columbia Dr.Admission: Free; no registration requiredSaturday, April 2510-11 a.m. All ages are invited to celebrate National Library Week like they do on the TV Show,...
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At the Eisemann Center
“PettyBreakers: A Tribute to Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers” Tonight Bank of America...
At UT Dallas
“Call Me Dancer” Film Screening and Dance Performance SaturdayATC Building, Lecture Hall, 800 W....
“Charley’s Aunt” Opens Next Friday Night at RHS
Richardson High School Black Box Theatre, 1250 W. Belt Line Rd.Tickets: Pay What...
“Story Stroll” Monday
Grab your strollers and stretch your legs! Join Library staff for a storytime at the park pavilion, then enjoy a walk through the park and connect to nature with movement, rhymes, and fun.
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Economic Development
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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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!
Save the Date/Save Your Medicines: Drug Takeback is Next Saturday
Prevent medications from contaminating our water system/waterways by taking part in the Richardson Police Department’s (RPD) Drug Take Back Saturday, April 25, part of National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. The collection will take place at Richardson Police Headquarters, 200 N. Greenville Ave., from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. The event keeps medications from being flushed down a sink drain or toilet and potentially entering our waterways, and also helps keep drugs out of the trash, where pets, children and others might acquire them.
Tickets on Sale for RWCTX Garden Tour May 2
A day of beauty, inspiration and community featuring a wide variety of activities, from morning coffee and gardening seminars to shopping, a boxed lunch on the estate grounds, and tours of several local gardens. A raffle features several gardening-related prizes.
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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...









