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October Richardson Today in Mailboxes Next Week

The October 2025 print edition of Richardson Today is expected to hit mailboxes next...

No City Council Meeting Monday

Due to Sept. 29 being the fifth Monday of the month, there will be no City Council work session or...

Fall is a Great Time to Try Composting

If you haven’t tried composting yet, fall is a great time to learn more about it, as fallen leaves (a great component of compost) are getting more plentiful. A large amount of space is not required; a composting bin can be as small as three feet wide. Materials to place inside include “browns” (brown leaves/grass, cardboard, newspaper) and “greens” (plant-based food scraps, green leaves/grass) in a 2:1 ratio.

“Chalk the Walk” at Cottonwood Art Festival—Deadline to Sign Up is Monday

The fourth annual “Chalk the Walk” Art Contest will take place at the upcoming Cottonwood Art Festival Oct 4-5. Artists age 12+ have the opportunity to create a masterpiece of their choice on the sidewalks of Cottonwood Park with a chance to win up to $500 in cash prizes.

Lane Closures Expected Near Jupiter/Renner Intersection for Fiber Optic Work

The following lane closures are expected daily between 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. over the next few weeks as fiber optic work takes place near the intersection of Jupiter Road and Renner Road:

Pavement Repair Work Begins Next Week on Melrose Drive East of Custer

The eastbound side of Melrose Drive between Custer Road and Lorrie Drive will be closed to traffic starting next week (week of Sept. 29) as pavement replacement work takes place, part of the City’s Arterial and Collector Street Rehab Project.

Pavement Repair Program Begins Next Week

The City’s annual pavement crack sealing program will begin next week at Campbell Road near the UT Dallas campus. While contactors are sealing cracks in the pavement, temporary lane closures will be necessary.

Peanut Butter Drive Ends Tuesday

There’s still time to donate peanut butter for the annual North Texas Food Bank Peanut Butter Drive, which began Sept. 2 and ends Tuesday, Sept. 30.

At the Library: R.O.V.E.R. Roams! Next Thursday

Join Richardson Public Library’s outreach van, R.O.V.E.R., for stories, crafts, games and discovery in the park! It will pop up at the Huffhines Park pavilion for free fun for kids and families. Explore new books and take part in hands-on activities, all outside! No registration required, just drop by and join the fun!

At the Library: “Come Fly with Me Part Deaux” Tomorrow

Join us for a travel adventure with a former luxury flight attendant – sharing food, stories and souvenirs of remembered trips. If you’d like to share a memento from one of your travels, call us ahead at 972-744-4355 so we can have books from that locale on hand. For adults and teens ages 16+.