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Richardson Fire Department Celebrates 100 Years of Service

For 100 years, the Richardson Fire Department has answered the call! From fires and severe weather to medical emergencies and moments of crisis, generations of firefighters have been there when our community needed them most. Today, a special ceremony was held at Fire...

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Council Reviews Parks Maintenance Strategies  

Council Reviews Parks Maintenance Strategies  

“Deep dive” briefings for the City Council’s annual budget preparation continued this week with a detailed Parks Maintenance update given during Monday’s Council meeting. The update provided an overview of operations, infrastructure, recent projects, planned initiatives and budget needs. 

Some Online City Services Unavailable Tomorrow 

Some Online City Services Unavailable Tomorrow 

Several online payment and reporting services for Water Customer Service, Accounts Receivable and Building Inspections will be unavailable Saturday, June 27 from 6 a.m.-noon. The temporary service interruption will also impact the MyRichardson mobile app. For those looking to submit a concern or BABIC request through the MyRichardson mobile application should instead call the 24-hour response center during this time. 

No City Council Meetings, Work Sessions Next Two Weeks 

No City Council Meetings, Work Sessions Next Two Weeks 

Due to summer break and the Independence Day holiday, there will be no City Council meeting or work session Monday, June 29 and Monday, July 6. The Council will next meet Monday, July 13 beginning at 6 p.m.   

Some Online City Services Unavailable Tomorrow 

Several online payment and reporting services for Water Customer Service, Accounts Receivable and Building Inspections will be unavailable Saturday, June 27 from 6 a.m.-noon. The temporary service interruption will also impact the MyRichardson mobile app. For those looking to submit a concern or BABIC request through the MyRichardson mobile application should instead call the 24-hour response center during this time. 

No City Council Meetings, Work Sessions Next Two Weeks 

Due to summer break and the Independence Day holiday, there will be no City Council meeting or work session Monday, June 29 and Monday, July 6. The Council will next meet Monday, July 13 beginning at 6 p.m.   

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.   

July Richardson Today in Mailboxes Next Week 

The July 2026 print edition of Richardson Today is expected to hit mailboxes next week, just in time for the July 4th holiday. It includes a front-page schedule and map for Richardson’s “Family 4th” event; a historical timeline of milestones for the Richardson Fire Department; a full page of information about e-bikes, scooters and pocket bikes; and the 2026 Traffic Signal Box Art Contest winning designs. 

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Traffic Signal Box Art Winners Announced 

Traffic Signal Box Art Winners Announced 

The five winners of the City’s fifth annual Traffic Signal Box Art Contest were recognized at Monday’s City Council meeting. Each received $200 ($100 from the City and $100 from the Richardson Rotary Club) and a certificate, and their artwork will be turned into vinyl wraps that will be installed on traffic signal boxes at key Richardson intersections. The art can also be viewed online and in the July issue of Richardson Today. The theme for this year’s contest was “Community.” 

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. 

At the Library: “Messy Baby Mondays” June 22 

At the Library: “Messy Baby Mondays” June 22 

Babies and toddlers ages six weeks to 18 months are invited to build motor skills and have some messy fun at the Library this summer—backup clothing, baby wipes and/or towels are recommended! Each child must be accompanied by at least one adult.

Free “Movie in the Park” – Postponed 

Free “Movie in the Park” – Postponed 

The showing of “The Princess and the Frog” tonight at Huffhines Park has been postponed due to wet conditions. A new date for the movie will be announced at a later date.  

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Economic Development

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. 

“PM Pints” Next Thursday

Richardson IQ®HQ, 1302 E. Collins Blvd.Admission: Free; RSVP Thursday, June 185-7 p.m.   June’s edition of PM Pints is entitled, “State Legislation: Its Impact on Education, Tech, and Growth” and features Amanda...

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., presentation at 9 a.m.)  Enjoy a cup of coffee while learning from guest speaker Jane Wigginton, MD, Chief Medical Officer at...

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 on hold due to current market conditions and ongoing economic uncertainty. While the City remains committed to the...

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. 

“PM Pints” Next Thursday

“PM Pints” Next Thursday

Richardson IQ®HQ, 1302 E. Collins Blvd.Admission: Free; RSVP Thursday, June 185-7 p.m.   June’s edition of...

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Area State Parks Offer Free Summer Events

Area State Parks Offer Free Summer Events

State parks all across Texas are offering numerous free events this summer, including the following taking place this weekend that are about an hour’s drive (or less) from Richardson (all are free with park...

Flash Flooding: Things to Know 

Flash Flooding: Things to Know 

Since flash flood watches and warnings are often far more numerous during Texas summers than tornado alerts, individuals who never experience flooding firsthand may grow complacent and think “that’s not near me,” or “that won’t really happen here.” But when it does happen “here,” or when traveling across the state, the surprising power of a low level of rushing water can catch people off guard and is a big reason why flooding is the leading weather-related cause of death in Texas.

“Operation Bloomtown” Deadline is Monday 

“Operation Bloomtown” Deadline is Monday 

Residents, homeowner associations, organizations and businesses can help “paint the landscape with wildflowers” near their homes, buildings and offices by participating in the City’s annual “Operation Bloomtown” program. Simply identify a median, park or other public area that could use some color and the Parks and Recreation Department will order the seeds and do the planting in the fall, charging only the wholesale cost for both the seeds and labor. Cost is approximately $100 per 1/10 acre, which equals more than 4,300 square feet. Deadline for submitting an application for the program is Monday, June 15; click here to download the application.

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City prepares for Winter Weather

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

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....

Adaptive Night at Santa’s Village

Adaptive Night at Santa’s Village

Thursday night, Santa’s Village transformed into a quieter, more comfortable holiday experience for families who benefit from a sensory-friendly celebration. Adaptive Night is designed for children and adults with disabilities to enjoy the magic of the season without...