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Pet Microchip Scan Stations Installed at Three Locations
Three pet microchip scanning stations were installed this week that will give people who find a lost pet access to a scanner that can determine whether the animal has a microchip.
New Miss Texas Named
Miss Park Cities Stephanie Wendt has been named Miss Texas 2026, assuming the state title following Miss Texas Regan Hutsell’s crowning as the 99th Miss America on Sept. 6.
Peanut Butter Drive Continues Through Sept. 30
The annual North Texas Food Bank Peanut Butter Drive continues through Sept. 30, with several locations in Richardson where peanut butter jars can be dropped off.
Traffic Alert on Coit Road Near Arapaho Road
Drivers should expect significant traffic impacts on Coit Road near Arapaho Road through Sept. 21 as Atmos Energy completes utility work.
Grove Road Closure North of Main Street
Northbound Grove Road will be closed just north of Main Street beginning Monday, Sept. 21 and continuing through Tuesday, Sept. 29. The road will be closed weekdays from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. while crews connect to an existing water main crossing Grove Road and replace pavement in the work area. Northbound Grove Road will reopen to traffic by 3:30 p.m. each day, with a possible closure up until 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 23.
Turn Lane Closure from Campbell Road to Northbound Collins Boulevard
The right turn lane of westbound Campbell Road onto northbound Collins Boulevard between Gateway Boulevard and Collins Boulevard may be closed to traffic at all times for repairs of a water leak and pavement replacement. The work is expected to wrap up this month, weather permitting.
Green Infrastructure Workshop
Attend this free workshop on Saturday, Sept. 26, that explores how “green infrastructure” has evolved into an important part of communities and cities. Learn about its different forms, guiding principles and the many ways it can address city needs while creating lasting environmental and community benefits.
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Arts & Culture
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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Lawn Care Suggestions and other September Garden Tasks
The Dallas County Master Gardener Association, Inc. (DCMGA), a division of Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, has released its Garden Task List for September.
Eco-friendly Grilling, Picnicking Ideas for Labor Day Holiday
Labor Day is traditionally celebrated with barbecues and picnics. This year, the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) Air North Texas division wants to remind everyone to make thoughtful choices when planning so that your gathering can be festive while being lighter on the planet.
Regional Composting Facility Offering Customer Appreciation Sale
Texas Pure, the regional composting/mulching facility that partners with the City of Richardson and four other area cities, is hosting its annual customer appreciation sale this month, taking place through Sept. 30.
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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....








