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SBA Disaster Loan Deadline Approaching for Texas Businesses, Private Nonprofits
The U.S. Small Business Administration is reminding eligible small businesses and private nonprofit organizations that were impacted by the excessive rain occurring March 21-July 8, 2025, to apply for low-interest federal economic injury disaster loans before the Nov. 19 deadline.
Early Voting for Nov. 3 Election Ends Oct. 30
Early voting in Texas for the Nov. 3 General Election takes place through Friday, Oct. 30, with Texas voters able to vote at any early voting location within their county of residence.
Bike Rodeo is Tomorrow at Huffhines Park
The City of Richardson and BikeDFW are co-hosting the City’s biannual bike rodeo Saturday, Oct. 24, from 10-11:30 a.m. at Huffhines Park. This free, family-friendly event gives kids the opportunity to learn bike safety skills in a fun, hands-on environment. In addition to a bicycle safety course, the event offers free minor bicycle repairs, a helmet fit check, bike skills activities and games.
Fiber Optic Work to Close Lanes at Intersection of Collins Boulevard and Alma Road
The bike lane on eastbound Collins Boulevard extending 650 feet east of Alma Road, as well as the bike lane on southbound Alma Road extending 650 feet south of Collins Boulevard may be closed to traffic from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. for fiber optic work. The project is expected to wrap up by mid-January, weather permitting.
How to Tell Black and Orange Butterflies Apart
If you have been in a garden lately, you may have noticed black and orange butterflies flying around. At this time of year, three species of black and orange butterflies frequent North Texas: Monarchs, Queens and Gulf Fritillaries. While they look similar at first glance, the Dallas County Master Gardeners has some tips on how to tell them apart.
Wildflower Seeding Underway
The annual wildflower planting program in Richardson began this week at numerous locations around the community including City of Richardson parks and medians. Parks and Recreation staff are planting a mix of wildflower seeds, dubbed the “Richardson Mix,” that includes corn flower, rocket larkspur and red corn poppy.
Drug Take Back Day is Tomorrow
The Drug Enforcement Administration’s fall National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is Saturday, Oct. 24, and the Richardson Police Department is hosting a drive-through/drop-off Drug Take Back event from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in the Richardson Police Department Headquarters Parking Lot (200 N. Greenville Ave). The event keeps medications out of reach of pets and children and out of our water system.
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Arts Grants Awarded to 22 Local Nonprofits
At its Monday meeting, the Richardson City Council approved $375,000 in grants for 22 area...
Eisemann Center, Cottonwood Art Festival Recognized in Dallas Observer’s Reader’s Choice Awards
The Eisemann Center and Cottonwood Art Festival have been chosen as winners in the Dallas...
Culture in The CORE Vendor Application Deadline is Tonight
The deadline to fill out a vendor application for the upcoming Culture in The...
Registration Open for Cottonwood Art Festival Sidewalk Chalk Art Contest
The sidewalk is your canvas at the annual Chalk the Walk Art Contest at Cottonwood...
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Economic Development
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.
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Shred Paper, Recycle Electronics at RCPAAA Event Tomorrow
The Richardson Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association’s (RCPAAA) fall electronics recycling and document shredding event is taking place at the Heights Church, 201 W. Renner Rd., on Saturday, Oct. 17 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Over the last 10 events, the...
Republic Services Recycling Center Tour
Participants are invited to learn how Republic Services processes recyclables, why recycling guidelines changes and why reducing, reusing and recycling properly matters at a tour on Friday, Oct. 22. The tour is free, but registration is required. Date:...
October Garden Tasks
The Dallas County Master Gardener Association, Inc. (DCMGA), a division of Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, has released its Garden Task List for October. October is a great time to prepare gardens and landscapes for cooler weather. Consider planting fall...
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Richardson Highlights Public Services Crews During National Public Works Week
Before most residents start their day, Richardson’s Public Services crews are already hard at work maintaining the city’s essential infrastructure and services. From repairing and maintaining streets and water lines to collecting recycling and solid waste, these...
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....








