The City of Richardson has earned its sixth and final Transparency Star from the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, one of only 12 local governments statewide to achieve full six-star status in the Comptroller’s Transparency Stars program. The program recognizes local governments that go above and beyond in providing clear, accessible and comprehensive public information.

The Richardson City Council continued its review of proposed City Charter amendments at Monday’s City Council work session meeting.

Preparation for the City Council’s August Budget Workshop continued at Monday’s City Council work session this week, with the beginning of City department presentations, a.k.a. “deep dives,” as staff from Parks & Recreation and Facilities & Fleet Services gave separate strategy overviews.

The City of Richardson has once again been recognized for excellence in financial management, earning its 14th consecutive Investment Policy Certificate of Distinction from the Government Treasurers’ Organization of Texas (GTOT).

At this week’s City Council meeting, two proclamations were presented, one recognizing the impact of a local nonprofit and the other celebrating the achievements of a standout athlete.  

Four Richardson Fire Department members (a captain and three firefighters/paramedics), remain deployed to Williamson County as part of Texas Task Force 2, helping with flood recovery efforts at Big Sandy Creek in Leander. In addition, a staff member from the City’s Office of Emergency Management will remain in Austin through Sunday while he helps support Travis County’s flood response as part of the Incident Support Task Force.  

The left-turn lanes on eastbound Arapaho Road to northbound US 75 frontage road have been reduced to a single lane, and the right lane of westbound Arapaho Road between North Greenville Avenue and US 75 is temporarily closed, as both stormwater and sanitary sewer repairs have begun in the area.

Daily eastbound lane closures on Renner Road at Custer Parkway are scheduled to begin Thursday, July 24, as part of ongoing utility work. This work is expected to continue for a few weeks.