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City’s Annual Trash Bash is Tomorrow

The City’s annual Trash Bash returns tomorrow (Saturday, April 11) from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. in the parking lot of First United Methodist Church Richardson, 503 N. Central Expwy. (accessible ONLY from back entrance off Custer Road). Electronics recycling and document...

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City’s Wildflowers are in Bloom

City’s Wildflowers are in Bloom

Wildflowers have started to make their annual appearance in the City’s medians and parks, along roadsides and trails, and near municipal buildings. The colorful mix of red corn poppy, corn flower and rocket larkspur are the result of more than 45 acres of fall seed...

City Council Discusses Future Amendments for Zoning, Code Ordinances

City Council Discusses Future Amendments for Zoning, Code Ordinances

At Monday’s City Council work session, staff discussed potential updates to the City’s zoning ordinance and code to address new state laws and clarify flag and flagpole regulations. Two new state laws will require changes: one increases the threshold for zoning...

“North Texas Gives to the Arts” Begins Next Thursday

“North Texas Gives to the Arts” Begins Next Thursday

The Communities Foundation of Texas (CFT), which presents the annual “North Texas Giving Day” held in the fall, is sponsoring “North Texas Gives to the Arts” April 16-30, an earlier opportunity to give online to numerous Arts & Humanities organizations with just...

CityLine Night Market plus Live Music Tonight

CityLine Plaza, 1160 State St.Admission: Free, including free parkingFriday, April 106-10 p.m. Enjoy more than 30 booths at the Boho Night Market featuring handmade and vintage goods from local makers and vendors, plus live music from John Herbert. Pet-friendly and...

At The Richardson Public Library

“Find Local Jobs” Class for Teens and Adults Tomorrow MorningMillwood Creek RoomAdmission: Free; call 972-744-4355 to registerSaturday, April 1110:30 a.m.-Noon Discover how government and private job-seeking websites can assist you in your job search. For adults. Sow...

At the Eisemann Center

The Master’s Touch: The Music of Jim ClancyHill Performance HallTickets: $24-$77 (Tickets)April 11-122 p.m. The Vocal Majority pays tribute to the late Jim Clancy, the group’s legendary founder and longtime director, with epic favorites hand-picked from Clancy’s vast...

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Arts & Culture

“Over the River and Through the Woods” Opens at RTC

Richardson Theatre Centre, 518 W. Arapaho Rd. Ste. 113Tickets: $22-$24 (ticket link: click here)April 10-May 3Thursdays at 7:30 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., Sundays at 2 p.m. In this 1994 romantic comedy by Joe DiPietro, Nick is a single,...

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Economic Development

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...

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 delivered by Q4 202 Richardson, TX – April 6, 2026 – High Street Residential (HSR), the residential subsidiary of Trammell Crow Company,...

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.   

Support Small Businesses with “Explore The CORE” Contest

The community is encouraged to support local businesses this holiday season with the “Explore The CORE” contest that began this week, celebrating “Small Business Saturday” in The CORE District.  

Partenope Ristorante Expanding in THE CORE District’s “Downtown” neighborhood

The City of Richardson is pleased to announce 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. Improvements will include new seating areas and upgraded fixtures that enhance the overall customer experience.

“Explore The CORE” Contest Begins Monday for Small Business Saturday 

The community is encouraged to support local businesses this holiday season with the “Explore The CORE” contest, celebrating Small Business Saturday in The CORE District.  

Developer Receives Award for Belt & Main 

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 

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 

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

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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environment

Volunteers Mark City’s Stormwater Drains 

Volunteers Mark City’s Stormwater Drains 

Volunteers from Collin County came together last Sunday for a Stormwater Drains Marking event in collaboration with the City’s Health Department and organized by global nonprofit DSNDP.

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Videos

Eisemann Educates: Tomás and the Library Lady

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

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

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...