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2026 Wildflower! Arts & Music Festival Cleanup Completed
Crews worked daily this week to clean streets and plazas at Galatyn Park Urban Center and take down tents, stages and all the rest of the apparatus that shaped the City’s annual three-day Wildflower! Arts & Music festival last weekend. All streets in the area have...
Public Services Employees Recognized as Public Works Week Takes Place
City staff gave a presentation to the City Council at Monday’s work session about Richardson’s Public Services Department, which includes Utility Systems Operations, Solid Waste/Recycling, and Street Maintenance. The...
City Council Looks at Community Development Block Grant Funding to Enhance Housing, Infrastructure Needs
The City Council was presented with an overview of the federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program during Monday’s work session, including how DFW peer cities have used CDBG dollars and how the program...
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...
City Council Continues Discussion on “Key to the City,” Naming Policies
At Monday’s City Council work session, further discussion took place regarding a proposed ceremonial recognition policy, with particular focus on guidelines for awarding a “Key to the City.” Council also reviewed an initial draft policy...
No City Council Meeting Monday
Due to the Memorial Day holiday, there will be no City Council work session or meeting Monday, May 25. The City Council will next meet Monday, June 1 beginning at 6 p.m. Council meeting dates and...
Sales Tax Holiday this Weekend for Water Conserving and Energy Star Items
Texans can save on the purchase of certain water-efficient and water-conserving products (including plants) as well as energy-efficient appliances during two annual sales tax holidays taking place Saturday-Monday, May 23-25. The Water-Efficient Products...
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Carolyn Brown Photography Exhibit on Display at Crow Museum
Upcoming at UT Dallas
Richardson Community Band Memorial Day Tribute Concert features RCC
The Richardson Community Band teams up with the Richardson Community Chorale for a memorable tribute to all those who have served and those who continue to serve our country.
“Everynight Live!” Sketch Comedy Continues at The Core Theatre
A fast-paced sketch comedy show bolstered by a live band.
Richardson’s 2026 Wildflower! Arts & Music Festival Kicks Off Tonight
The City’s annual Wildflower! Arts & Music Festival takes place this weekend, May 15-17, at Galatyn Park Urban Center, with a packed schedule beginning tonight at 6 p.m. Live music on six stages, an art guitar auction and live performances on Performance Row are all included in the price of daily admission, as well as access to food vendors and the WF! Marketplace.
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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...
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.
Richardson Economic Development Department Receives TEDC Award
The Richardson Economic Development Department has received the 2025 Economic Excellence Recognition Award from the Texas Economic Development Council (TEDC). The Council’s Economic Excellence Recognition program highlights economic development organizations across the state that meet a desired threshold of professionalism, based on the professional development of their governing board or council, as well as the economic development director and professional staff.
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.
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Drought, Rain Can Affect Home Foundations
Home foundation problems are common in North Texas. Both dry and wet conditions can cause issues with foundations, meaning homeowners need to pay attention to their foundations year-round. During times of drought, the soil can contract and pull away from...
May Gardening To-Do List
The Dallas County Master Gardener Association, Inc. (DCMGA), a division of Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, has released its Garden Task List for May. The DCMGA’s list of tasks to help your landscape be its prettiest and healthiest...
RCPAAA Electronics Recycling, Document Shredding Tomorrow
The Richardson Citizen Police Academy Alumni Association’s (RPCAAA) spring Electronics Recycling and Document Shredding Event will be held Saturday, May 9 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at The Heights Church, 201 W. Renner Rd. (southwest corner of Renner Road and US 75). Drop...
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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....
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...









