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Bridge Arch Installed on Silver Line Bridge; Second Arch Coming in July 

Passengers on the DART Silver Line and motorists on US 75 through Richardson are noticing a major change this week as the southside arch on the Silver Line bridge over US 75 is now in place, after crews worked many hours on its installation last weekend. The steel arch is about 400 feet long and stands 80 feet above the roadway at its highest point; a matching northside arch is expected to be installed July 16-19. 

The two arches will eventually feature accent lighting in the City’s signature white and blue colors, serving as a visual gateway to the City.

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Mosquito Tests Find Positive West Nile Results; Spraying Completed 

Mosquito Tests Find Positive West Nile Results; Spraying Completed 

The Richardson Health Department conducted ground spraying this week in one area of the city (see map below) to help prevent the spread of West Nile virus, after a trap located within the spraying location returned mosquitoes that tested positive for carrying the disease. This is the first time Richardson has sprayed for mosquitoes this year.

City’s Retail Water and Sewer Rate Structure Reviewed 

City’s Retail Water and Sewer Rate Structure Reviewed 

The City is reviewing its water and sewer rate structure as part of FY 2026-27 budget preparations, and evaluation results were presented at Monday’s City Council meeting.  

Consultant staff provided statistics on current rates, volume/type of customers, consumption and a rate comparison with other member cities of the Noth Texas Municipal Water District and outlined three different scenarios for proposed rate plans.

City Council Adopts Updated Rules of Order and Procedure 

City Council Adopts Updated Rules of Order and Procedure 

After several weeks of discussion and refinements, amendments to the City Council Rules of Order and Procedure were adopted by the Council at its Monday meeting. The updates include new policies concerning flag displays, ceremonial recognitions, naming City assets and Days of Recognition. 

City of Richardson Among Regional Cooperation Award Recipients 

The City of Richardson was among a regional group recognized today with the Regional Cooperation Award from the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) for work tied to a major regional water agreement involving the North Texas Municipal Water District and its 13 member cities. 

Richardson City Council Member Jennifer Justice Elected President of NCTCOG Executive Board 

Richardson City Council Member Jennifer Justice was elected today to serve as president of the North Central Texas Council of Governments Executive Board. NCTCOG’s Executive Board includes representatives from cities, counties and other public entities across the region. As president of the Executive Board, Justice will help lead regional collaboration among North Texas local governments as they work together to address shared opportunities and challenges.

Gary Slagel Reappointed to DART Board  

The Richardson City Council has voted to reappoint former Richardson Mayor Gary Slagel to the Board of Directors for Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART). Slagel has served on the DART board since 2011. His board position, appointed every two years, now represents Richardson, University Park, and Addison. Slagel is the current Past Chair of the DART Board of Directors, having served as Chair from 2023-25.

Richardson City Secretary Aimee Nemer Receives Linda Keithley Award for Women in Public Management 

Richardson City Secretary Aimee Nemer has received the 2026 Linda Keithley Award for Women in Public Management from the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) during today’s general assembly meeting. Nemer serves as Richardson’s City Secretary, where she oversees official records, elections, public information processes and City Council support functions. Her work plays a key role in helping ensure transparency, accountability and effective local government operations. 

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Arts & Culture

At the Eisemann Center

At the Eisemann Center

RCAS Annual Juried Art Show Continues through June“First Friday” Reception TonightForrest and...

At the Eisemann Center

Bennett: The Good Life” Tribute to Tony Bennett Saturday NightBank of America TheatreTickets: $48-$69 (tickets)Saturday, June 137:30 p.m.Get ready to be transported back in time to the golden era of music with this Tony Bennett experience, starring the incredibly...

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Economic 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. 

“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. 

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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environment

Chigger Season is Here; How to Be Prepared 

Chigger Season is Here; How to Be Prepared 

Recent rains followed by high temperatures are not only the perfect recipe for an increase in mosquitoes, it’s a welcoming environment for chiggers as well. The itch from a chigger bite is much more intense and longer...

DSNDP Volunteers Mark Stormwater Drains

DSNDP Volunteers Mark Stormwater Drains

Fourteen volunteers came together last Sunday for a Stormwater Drains Marking event in collaboration with the City’s Health Department and organized by global nonprofit DSNDP (Dr. Shri Nanasaheb Dharmadhikari Pratishthan). The volunteers marked 63 storm drains along a...

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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...