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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.

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Council Discusses Legislative Agenda 

Council Discusses Legislative Agenda 

The City Council discussed the City’s legislative agenda Monday night for the upcoming 90th State of Texas Legislature & 120th United States Congress, both of which begin in January. The legislative agenda serves as a guide for Council and staff to promote and...

Early Voting Ends Tonight

Early Voting Ends Tonight

Early voting for the Nov. 3 General Election ends tonight (Oct. 30) at 7 p.m. Voters may vote at any vote center designated by the county in which they are registered.    Richardson City Hall is not an early voting location; go...

Election Day is Nov. 3   

Election Day is Nov. 3   

Voting will take place from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 3 for the General Election. Voters may vote at any Vote Center designated by the county in which they are registered. Richardson City Hall is not an Election Day voting location; go...

City Recognized During NTMWD’s 75th Anniversary 

At Monday’s City Council meeting, the North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) presented the City of Richardson with a glass water drop sculpture to commemorate its 75th anniversary. The water drop shape is a reminder of the resource that brought NTMWD and...

Senior Holiday Bazaar is Nov. 6-7 

The Senior Center’s annual Holiday Bazaar is scheduled for Nov. 6-7 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...

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Christmas Parade Registration Opens Monday 

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.

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.

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Economic Development

Lighting Ceremony Celebrates DART Silver Line Bridge Arches 

The accent lighting on the arches on the Silver Line bridge over US 75 is officially on. A “lighting ceremony” was held last night featuring members of the Richardson City Council and DART. The white and blue lighting provide color to the arches, which were installed...

Richardson Hosts Third Annual Industry Day 

Students from Richardson ISD and Plano ISD got a firsthand look at local career opportunities this week as part of the City of Richardson’s third annual Industry Day, which expanded this year into a weeklong program.  Industry Week gave students the opportunity...

Truck Yard Open in Restaurant Park 

Truck Yard Richardson opened Sept. 1, adding a new restaurant and entertainment concept to the city. Located in Richardson Restaurant Park along Central Expressway between Floyd Road and James Drive, the new venue transforms a longtime property with food, daily live music and outdoor gathering spaces. It also adds new activity to Restaurant Park as reinvestment continues in the area.

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. 

“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...
Semiconductor Innovation Fund Grant Supports TI Expansion in Richardson 

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

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 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  

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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Drug Take Back Day is Tomorrow 

Drug Take Back Day is Tomorrow 

The Drug Enforcement Administration’s fall National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is Saturday, Oct. 24, and the Richardson Police Department is hosting a drive-through/drop-off Drug Take Back event from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in the Richardson Police Department Headquarters Parking Lot (200 N. Greenville Ave). The event keeps medications out of reach of pets and children and out of our water system.

Community Cleanup at Breckinridge Park Nets 20 Pounds of Trash 

Community Cleanup at Breckinridge Park Nets 20 Pounds of Trash 

One Earth One Chance (OEOC), in collaboration with Sigma Alpha Epsilon members, Richardson community volunteers, Capgemini and SSB (Society for Sustainable Business), held a cleanup event at Breckinridge Park on Saturday, Oct. 17. The 18 volunteers collected 20 pounds of trash.

Shred Paper, Recycle Electronics at RCPAAA Event Tomorrow 

Shred Paper, Recycle Electronics at RCPAAA Event Tomorrow 

The Richardson Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association’s (RCPAAA) fall electronics recycling and document shredding event is taking place at the Heights Church, 201 W. Renner Rd., on Saturday, Oct. 17 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.   Over the last 10 events, the...

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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....