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City Council Approves Richardson Mayors Summer Internship Program Feasibility Study
The City Council directed City staff to work with a consultant to conduct a 30-day study assessing the feasibility of bringing back the Richardson Mayors Summer Internship Program. The program was in place from 2018-23 before being discontinued by Richardson ISD due...
“Council Connection” Launched This Week
The first edition of “Council Connection” debuted this week. The new video series is posted on Instagram and Facebook and provides a recap of the previous month’s City Council meetings. In its inaugural edition, Mayor Pro Tem Ken Hutchenrider provided an...
Council Discusses Resolution to Name Silver Line Bridge for Gary Slagel
The City Council will consider a resolution at its Nov. 9 meeting to request that the DART Board of Directors name the arches of the Silver Line Bridge over US 75 in recognition of former Richardson Mayor and current DART Board Member Gary Slagel in recognition of his...
Holiday Bazaar Continues through Tomorrow
The Senior Center’s annual Holiday Bazaar continues tomorrow at the Richardson Senior Center. More than 50 vendors will sell handcrafted goods including pottery, jewelry, knitted hats and blankets, paintings and much more. Get unique and personal gifts for friends and...
Richardson Municipal Facilities, Services Open on Veterans Day; Senior Center Honors Veterans with Concert
Veterans Day, Wednesday, Nov.11, is a day to celebrate military veterans who have served their country honorably during war or peacetime. As it is a federal holiday (and a state holiday in Texas), all non-essential federal government offices will be closed including...
Citizen Police Academy Applications Now Open
Anyone aged 21 and up who lives or works in Richardson is encouraged to apply for the 2027 Richardson Citizen Police Academy. The program, which begins Feb. 2, offers an opportunity to learn about the Richardson Police Department (RPD) in a fun, interactive and...
Lane Closure on Greenville Avenue Near Downtown
The right lane of northbound Greenville Avenue between Huffhines Street and Polk Street may be closed to traffic from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. so Oncor can install two power poles. The work is expected to be complete by mid-January, weather permitting.
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Richardson Public Library Grand Reopening Set for Nov. 21 at 1 p.m.
Renovated Library features expanded spaces, new amenities, and improvements as part of the City’s larger Municipal Campus redevelopment.
Culture in The CORE is Next Weekend, Parking Restrictions and Road Closures Go into Effect Nov. 4-5
The Culture in The CORE Food and Music Festival is scheduled for noon-4 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 7...
Santa’s Village Setup Begins
Work began this week at Huffhines Park to prepare the venue for Santa’s Village, the City’s miniature holiday town. It may seem early, but in order to be ready in time for December visitors, set-up begins immediately following Huffhines Harvest Fest. The dwellings are in place at the park, and decorating will begin in November.
Christmas Parade Registration Opens Monday
Registration opens Monday for Richardson’s 54th Annual Christmas Parade, to be held Saturday, Dec. 5. This year’s parade theme is “Favorite Holiday Movies.” Individuals and groups are encouraged to interpret the theme with costumes, vehicles, pets and floats.
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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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Texas Arbor Day Tree Planting Held at Lookout Park
Volunteers and Parks and Recreation staff planted 35 trees at Lookout Park earlier today in celebration of Texas Arbor Day, which is held annually on the first Friday in November. The tree planting was sponsored by local nonprofit One Earth One Chance. Trees planted...
Options for Safe Drug Disposal Year-Round
If you missed the Richardson Police Department’s Drug Take Back event last month, the Health Department has links on its web page with information about how to safely dispose of expired and/or unused prescription and over-the counter drugs year-round. The...
Plant Wildflower Seeds ASAP for Spring Blooms
Now is the perfect time to plant wildflower seeds to fill your landscape with blooms in the spring, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension experts. Planting in September, October or early November gives wildflowers time to establish before winter dormancy. For...
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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....








