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Pet of the Week

Meet Draco, a 1-year-old Black Mouth Cur mix canine that carries an abundance of energy and friendliness.

Trash Bash Event Canceled Due to Weather Forecast

Due to the forecast of severe weather on Saturday, April 20, all Trash Bash activities are canceled.

DART to reduce weekend rail service in Dallas’ Central Business District during May repairs

Passengers travelling in Dallas’ Central Business District via DART may experience delays over the weekends of May 3-6 and May 10-13 as necessary maintenance is performed on DART Rail’s high-voltage power source—or catenary—via a process known as “re-tensioning.”

Lithium-ion Battery Safety

Lithium-ion batteries are small, yet they store a large amount of energy. They come in different shapes and sizes and are often used to power devices such as cellphones, laptops, e-scooters and e-bikes, e-cigarettes, smoke alarms, toys and even cars.

City Maintains Highest Credit Rating for 15th Consecutive Year

For the 15th year in a row, both Standard & Poor’s and Moody’s credit rating agencies have...

Residents Can Purchase Richardson’s “Triple A” Rated Municipal Bonds

On Monday, April 22, Richardson residents will have the opportunity to purchase City of Richardson municipal bonds that will be sold on the open market to raise approximately $88 million as issuance of General Obligation and Certificate of Obligation bonds.

Eclipse Dazzles in Richardson with No Traffic or Safety Issues

Thanks to good weather and changing cloud cover, the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse was visible from Richardson and enjoyed by many, with no traffic or public safety concerns connected with the eclipse reported by Richardson Police, Fire and EMS.

City Council Briefed on “Envision Richardson” Community Feedback

Project consultants gave a presentation at Monday’s City Council meeting regarding feedback received last fall during Community Summit 2 as part of the City’s Comprehensive Plan Update, a.k.a. Envision Richardson. Envision Richardson will provide clear goals, objectives and policies for development and redevelopment in Richardson for the next 20-25 years.

Traffic Box Art Contest Deadline Approaches

Submissions are being accepted through Thursday, April 25 for the City’s third annual Traffic Signal Box Art Contest. “Technology and Education” is the theme for this year’s event, co-sponsored by the Richardson Rotary Club.

April 15 is Tax Day; Where to Find Free Last-Minute Tax Prep Help

Tax Day is this Monday, April 15, and the Internal Revenue Service will have special Saturday hours at the Dallas Taxpayer Assistance Center, 1100 Commerce St., Dallas, to help area taxpayers with in-person tax prep questions.