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MLK, Jr. Holiday Trash, Recycling Changes

For the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day holiday Jan. 19, City services and facilities will operate according to the following holiday schedule: TRASH / RECYCLING / BRUSH AND BULKY ITEM COLLECTION (BABIC) There will be NO solid waste, recycling or Brush and...

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Wildflower! Arts & Music Festival Survey Closes Jan. 26

Wildflower! Arts & Music Festival Survey Closes Jan. 26

There’s still time to share your thoughts about Wildflower! Arts & Music Festival in an online survey that’s available this month, to gather information that will help shape the future of the festival. Even...

Second Public Hearing Held for Proposed Bond Election

Second Public Hearing Held for Proposed Bond Election

The City Council held the second of two public hearings last Monday giving residents the opportunity to speak about projects being proposed for a possible 2026 bond election. The $223.4M proposed bond...

Network Expands Food Program Capacity with New Box Truck

Network of Community Ministries launched a new refrigerated box truck this week that will enable the local nonprofit to increase the amount of food picked up each week from its retail partners. Network currently picks up more than...

No City Council Meeting Monday 

Due to the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day holiday, there will be no City Council work session or meeting Monday, Jan. 19. The Council will next meet Monday, Jan. 26 beginning at 6 p.m.   Future agendas/meeting...

Lane Closure Expected on US 75 Frontage Road at Lakeside; Detour Planned

The right turn lane of northbound US 75 frontage road onto Lakeside Boulevard may be closed to traffic from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. and detoured to eastbound Lookout Drive, southbound Performance Drive and finally to Waterwood Drive as a waterline installation takes place. The work is expected to be complete, weather permitting, by late January.

Photo Contest Continues

The City’s annual photo contest is in progress and accepting entries through Sunday, Jan. 25. Sponsored by the Parks and Recreation Department, the contest is open to both residents and nonresidents, and is divided into three competition groups (Student, Amateur Adult and Proficient Adult). Costs are $5 per entry for students and $10 per entry for amateur and proficient adults.  

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2025 City Photo Contest Best of Division Winners and Judges Exhibits Begin Tomorrow 

2025 City Photo Contest Best of Division Winners and Judges Exhibits Begin Tomorrow 

The Best of Show and Best of Division Winners Exhibit from the City’s 2025 Photo Contest, as well as the 2025 Photo Contest Judges Exhibit, will be on display. The Best of Show and Best of Division Exhibit features the work of Sapphire Hao, Rita Johnston and Kellie Carter, while the Judges Exhibit features the photographs of Robin Thompson, Garry Ackerman and Janne Ackerman. 

Photo Contest Continues

The City’s annual photo contest is in progress and accepting entries through Sunday, Jan. 25. Sponsored by the Parks and Recreation Department, the contest is open to both residents and nonresidents, and is divided into three competition groups (Student, Amateur Adult and Proficient Adult). Costs are $5 per entry for students and $10 per entry for amateur and proficient adults.  

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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.  

PM Pints Next Thursday Evening 

This free, quarterly, evening event series is designed to foster networking while providing insights and advice from local small business owners and subject matter experts. Thursday’s event will feature a discussion with Dr. Walter Voit, president and CEO of IvyBee, Inc. and founder of Pedegree Studios, who will share how his work at UT Dallas helped shape a culture where bold ideas turn into thriving businesses.

City Announces Crescent Systems Expansion in The IQ®

The City’s Economic Development Department announced this week that Crescent Systems, Inc., a longtime member of the Richardson business community, will expand its operations within the Richardson Innovation Quarter (The IQ®). The project includes new office and manufacturing space, a major capital investment and the creation of additional high-wage jobs.

DART Silver Line Now in Service, Ride from Richardson to DFW Airport

With several ribbon cuttings and grand opening celebrations, the DART Silver Line opened last weekend and is now in service, with two new stations in Richardson (at CityLine/Bush and UT Dallas). The 26-mile rail line connects seven cities via 10 stations from Plano to DFW Airport, utilizing quiet, modern Stadler FLIRT trains that meet the EPA’s highest clean-air standards.   

Honeywell Richardson Achieves OSHA Safety Award; Honored with City Council Proclamation 

At Monday’s City Council meeting, Honeywell’s Richardson facility was honored for earning the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) Voluntary Protection Program Star designation — OSHA’s highest level of recognition for workplace safety and health.

UT Dallas, Startup Runway Collaborate on Startup Support 

City of Richardson partners Startup Runway and UT Dallas signed a Memorandum of Understanding this week at The IQ®HQ to collaborate on a new program that supports startups.

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

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.

PM Pints Next Thursday Evening 

PM Pints Next Thursday Evening 

This free, quarterly, evening event series is designed to foster networking while providing insights and advice from local small business owners and subject matter experts. Thursday’s event will feature a discussion with Dr. Walter Voit, president and CEO of IvyBee, Inc. and founder of Pedegree Studios, who will share how his work at UT Dallas helped shape a culture where bold ideas turn into thriving businesses.

City Announces Crescent Systems Expansion in The IQ®

City Announces Crescent Systems Expansion in The IQ®

The City’s Economic Development Department announced this week that Crescent Systems, Inc., a longtime member of the Richardson business community, will expand its operations within the Richardson Innovation Quarter (The IQ®). The project includes new office and manufacturing space, a major capital investment and the creation of additional high-wage jobs.

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Free Sprinkler Checkups Still Available 

Free Sprinkler Checkups Still Available 

Did you know that the City of Richardson began a pilot program with the North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) last spring that offers free residential sprinkler system evaluations? The program is continuing in 2026 and is part of conservation efforts to protect our future water supply through more efficient water usage.   

Eight Items to Keep Out of Your Recycling Bag 

Eight Items to Keep Out of Your Recycling Bag 

If you want to meaningfully participate in Richardson’s recycling, it’s important to avoid being a “wish-cycler,” i.e. throwing something into the blue bag without being sure it can be recycled—just one wrong item can contaminate the whole bag, sending its entire contents to the trash.  

“Cease the Grease” Continues through Monday

“Cease the Grease” Continues through Monday

Help our water system stay clog-free (and save yourself hundreds of dollars in plumbing bills) by avoiding pouring leftover holiday cooking oil and grease down the drain. Instead, bring it to the City’s temporary cooking oil/grease drop-off site through Monday, Jan. 5 at the Municipal Service Center.  

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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...

Texas Pure Products Offers 25% Customer Appreciation Discount

Texas Pure Products Offers 25% Customer Appreciation Discount

This month, Texas Pure Products is saying “thank you” to Richardson residents with a 25% off deal during its Customer Appreciation Sale. We headed out to the Regional Composting Facility at the North Texas Municipal Water District landfill in Melissa to check out how...