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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.
Parking/Transportation Info for Wildflower! Festival
The Wildflower! Arts & Music Festival is a favorite among DFW-area concertgoers and one of its features that receives high praise is parking—it’s plentiful, close by and FREE, with many spaces covered. More than 8,000 spaces are available within the immediate area surrounding Galatyn Park Urban Center, including three parking garages and five parking lots. In addition, there is dedicated bicycle parking at Gateway D (bring your own lock).
Election Results Officially Canvassed by City Council
Results are now official for the May 2 Charter amendment and 2026 Bond elections. Final tabulations were made official Monday night with the City Council certifying the election results.
City Council Updated on DART Silver Line Bridge Arches, Cotton Belt Trail
Installation of the arches that will be placed at the Silver Line bridge over US 75 is expected to begin next month. The bridge will feature two arches; one on the south side and one on the north side.
Second Quarter Financial Report Given
The City budget remains on track with its current fiscal year outlook, according to the 2025-26 Second Quarter Financial Report presented by City staff at Monday’s City Council meeting. The Second Quarter Report represents activity from Jan. 1-March 31.
Police Week Memorial Held
The Richardson Police Department held a memorial service Thursday morning at the Richardson Police Department Headquarters honoring the eight Texas peace officers killed in the line of duty in 2025, in conjunction with National Peace Officers Memorial Day.
UT Dallas Commencement Tonight Features Drone Show
The University of Texas at Dallas kicked off its Spring 2026 Commencement Ceremonies with a doctoral hooding ceremony this afternoon, with many more graduation events and ceremonies scheduled to take place through next Wednesday, May 20.
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Arts & Culture
Smart Art! Tuesday
Library Youth Storytime RoomCost: Free, registration required. Call...
At the Eisemann Center
If you’re headed to the Wildflower! Arts & Music Festival this weekend, May 15-17,...
At UT Dallas:
“Groundbreakers” Exhibition at DMA Gallery Edith and Peter O’Donnell Jr. Athenaeum, Dallas Museum...
RCT Summer Camps Begin June 1; Enrollment Underway
Enrollment is now open for the Repertory Company Theatre’s School of Musical Theatre’s Summer...
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Economic Development
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.
Partenope Ristorante Expanding in The CORE
The City of Richardson announced this week the planned expansion of Partenope Ristorante, a popular Italian restaurant located at 110 S. Greenville Ave. in Downtown Richardson, part of The CORE District. The expansion will increase the restaurant’s footprint within its existing building to provide additional dining space and accommodate growing demand.
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environment
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...
City Hosts Sustainable Gardening Workshop Next Saturday; Registration Open
Led by Dr. Kevin L. Dillard, this workshop provides participants with a comprehensive introduction to environmentally responsible landscaping practices.
Simplified, Updated Richardson Recycling Guide Now Online
The City’s Public Services department has released a revamped Recycling Guide this week, designed to make it easier than ever to recycle correctly and reduce contamination.
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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...
Eisemann Educates: Tomás and the Library Lady
Richardson ISD students recently visited the Charles W. Eisemann Center for Performing Arts to learn about the power of imagination through the heartwarming and inspiring musical Tomás and the Library Lady. The program featured live performances by JJ Pearce and...
Grand Opening Held for DART Silver Line
The much-anticipated opening of the Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) Silver Line Regional Rail brought communities together today. Cities marked the milestone with celebrations and free rides. The 26-mile commuter rail connects seven cities from Plano to DFW Airport...









