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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 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
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...
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 at Interurban Common, 110 N. Interurban St. Culture in The CORE is a free, family-friendly event that takes place each fall and brings together Richardson’s diverse...
Richardson CARES Class Concludes; Graduates Recognized at City Council Meeting
The members of the eighth Richardson CARES (Citizens Academy & Resource Education Series) class were recognized at Monday’s City Council work session. The class recently completed eight weekly sessions at a variety of City venues learning about the...
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
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.
COTTONWOOD ART FESTIVAL SATURDAY OPENING DELAYED UNTIL 12 P.M. DUE TO WEATHER IMPACTS
Heavy rainfall has delayed festival setup and artist load-in; Sunday expected to operate on normal...
Arts Grants Awarded to 22 Local Nonprofits
At its Monday meeting, the Richardson City Council approved $375,000 in grants for 22 area...
Eisemann Center, Cottonwood Art Festival Recognized in Dallas Observer’s Reader’s Choice Awards
The Eisemann Center and Cottonwood Art Festival have been chosen as winners in the Dallas...
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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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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
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
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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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....








