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City Manager Names New Director of Strategic Initiatives
Shayla Lee will become the City’s new Director of Strategic Initiatives on Sept. 21, City Manager Don Magner announced this week. The newly created position is part of the City Manager’s Office and the City’s leadership team. Lee will lead high-priority projects,...
RISD, PISD Fall Semesters Begin; UT Dallas Starts Aug. 24
Students are returning to classrooms across Richardson. Plano ISD students began school Tuesday, followed by Richardson ISD students Wednesday. School-zone speed limits and flashers are active, and drivers should use extra caution near campuses. Traffic near the UT...
Polk Street Open to Eastbound Traffic Only in Parts of Downtown
Beginning Tuesday, Aug. 18, Polk Street in Downtown Richardson, between Interurban Street and Greenville Avenue, will close to traffic while crews remove a construction crane from the multifamily development south of the roadway. Digital message boards were installed...
Ways to Help Your Garden Survive Summer in North Texas
With daily high temperatures in the triple digits and no end in sight, the Dallas County Master Gardeners have some tips on how to help your garden survive the heat. What To Do Water deeply and with intention - Deep watering encourages roots to reach cooler, more...
With School Back in Session, Make Sure Landscaping is Trimmed for Everyone’s Safety
Overgrown vegetation such as low hanging tree limbs or tall shrubs can significantly impede visibility and prevent drivers from seeing pedestrians and people on bicycles. With school starting this week, residents should assess their property and identify any...
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Technical Theater Specialist – Lighting ($50,650-$71,731 Salary)The Eisemann Center is looking for an individual who can, coordinate and supervise stage activities related to light production. Coordinates work of and assists part-time house technicians, contract...
Richardson City Manager Appoints Director of Strategic Initiatives
Shayla Lee brings experience leading cross-departmental initiatives, strategic planning, government relations, and data-informed organizational improvement.
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Changes Planned for 2027 Wildflower! Arts & Music Festival
The City Council has directed staff to move forward with changes to the Wildflower! Arts & Music Festival beginning in 2027, following a presentation at Monday’s Council meeting that outlined how operating costs continue to outpace revenue, requiring a sizable subsidy from the City to hold the event. The new model would create a more sustainable financial structure while also reducing overtime, lessening impacts on nearby businesses and property owners, and improving cost recovery efforts.
Richardson’s Family 4th Next Saturday
Make plans to spend the evening of July 4 at Breckinridge Park, where Richardson’s annual Fourth of July celebration will dazzle with a spectacular fireworks show, music from the Richardson Community Band, concessions and kids’ activities.
“Ruby Tuesday” Opens Tonight at The Core Theatre
518 W. Arapaho Rd. Ste. 115Tickets: $15-$20 (tickets)June 26-July 19Fridays...
City Council Gives Direction on Wildflower! Changes as Part of FY 2026-27 Budget Planning
The Richardson City Council last night provided direction to move forward with a series of changes to the Wildflower! Arts & Music Festival as part of the City’s Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget development process.
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Economic 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
Richardson IQ®HQ, 1302 E. Collins Blvd.Admission: Free; RSVP Thursday, June 185-7 p.m. June’s edition of...
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.,...
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...
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environment
Heatstroke in Hot Cars: Preventing It
According to the Texas Department of State Health Services, heatstroke is the leading cause of non-crash, vehicle-related deaths in children younger than age 15. A child's body heats up three to five times faster than an adult's does. In...
Republic Services Recycling Center Tour July 23
The City of Richardson, in partnership with Republic Services, is offering exclusive opportunity for residents to participate in guided recycling tours at the Republic Services facility in Plano.
July 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 July.
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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....








