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Richardson CARES Begins
This year’s Richardson CARES (Citizens Academy and Resource Education Series) class has officially begun. The 25 members of this year’s class had their first session on Thursday night and learned about the “Richardson Way,” with presentations from the City Manager’s Office, City Secretary’s Office, Budget and Human Resources.
Traffic Box Art Contest Winners Installed
The five winning pieces of artwork in the City’s fifth annual Traffic Signal Box Art Contest have been installed at key Richardson intersections. The theme for this year’s contest was “Community.”
Peanut Butter Drive Now Accepting Donations
The annual North Texas Food Bank Peanut Butter Drive began this week, with several locations in Richardson where peanut butter jars can be dropped off.
Early Giving Open for North Texas Giving Day
Early giving is now open for North Texas Giving Day, the region’s largest community-wide online giving event, scheduled this year for Thursday, Sept. 17.
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.
New Director of Engineering and Capital Projects Appointed
City Manager Don Magner announced this week the appointment of Katie Barron, P.E., ENV SP, as the City of Richardson’s Director of Engineering and Capital Projects. Barron will begin her new role Oct. 5.
No Council Meeting Next Monday
The City Council will not meet Monday, Sept. 7, because of the Labor Day holiday. The Council will next meet Monday, Sept. 14 at 6 p.m. with the agenda posted Tuesday, Sept. 8.
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Vendor Applications Open for Culture in The CORE Food and Music Festival
The Culture in The CORE Food and Music Festival is scheduled for noon-4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, at Interurban Common in Richardson’s Downtown Neighborhood.
City Hosts Annual Family 4th Celebration at Breckinridge Park
The City of Richardson’s Parks and Recreation Department successfully held its annual Family 4th Celebration at Breckinridge Park on Saturday, July 4.
Eisemann Center Monthly Art Exhibition Features Pieces by City Employees
Nearly two dozen pieces of art created by City of Richardson employees are on display in the Eisemann Center’s Forrest & Virginia Green Mezzanine Gallery throughout the month of July.
Miss Texas, Miss Texas’ Teen Crowned at Eisemann Center
Miss Houston Regan Hutsell was named the new Miss Texas and Miss Dallas’ Teen Zoe Zogleman became...
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Economic Development
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...
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.,...
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Consider Keystone Species When Planning Your Landscaping
Consider Keystone Species When Planning Your Landscaping Keystone plants are native species that support the caterpillars and native bees that are necessary for a healthy ecosystem. The Dallas County...
Mosquito Spraying Continues; Remember the “4 Ds” of Protection
This week, Richardson had mosquitoes test positive for the West Nile virus for the fifth time this year. The City of Richardson conducts ground spraying in neighborhood zones with positive traps. Though no human cases of the disease have...
Hot, Dry and Windy Conditions Lead to High Risk of Fires
Hot weather and dry vegetation, coupled with wind, create ripe conditions for fast-spreading fires. This week, almost all of North Texas has been listed as “High,” “Very High” or “Extreme” on the Texas A&M Forest...
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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....








