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“Saturday Morning Kids” Family Storytime Tomorrow at the Library

A family storytime program geared toward children ages 3-6 years. All children must be accompanied by at least one adult.

Upcoming at the Eisemann Center

The following events are coming up at the Eisemann Center.

“Cease the Grease” 2025 Round 2 Begins Today

Help our water system stay clog-free (and save yourself hundreds of dollars in plumbing bills) by avoiding pouring leftover holiday cooking oil and grease down the drain. Instead, bring it to the City’s temporary cooking oil/grease drop-off site today through Jan. 5 at the Municipal Service Center.   

Holiday Box Recycling, “Tree-cycling” Underway

Turn your Christmas tree into mulch and compost and keep large gift boxes out of the trash (and out of sight of would-be thieves) through the City’s Tree Cycling and Holiday Box Recycling programs. Both programs began today (Friday, Dec. 19) and continue through Jan. 30.  

Jobs

The City of Richardson is hiring for the following positions.

Pet of the Week

Graham is a sweet and friendly 3-year-old Carolina dog mix who’s looking for a forever home.

Fire Department Donates Toys, Food to Network of Community Ministries

On Dec. 16, Richardson firefighters delivered 1,640 unwrapped toys and 422 pounds of food to Network of Community Ministries.

Santa’s Village Open through Dec. 21

Richardson’s Santa’s Village opened for the 2025 holiday season last Saturday at Huffhines Park (1500 Apollo Rd.) and continues for two more weekends. The annual free event includes time-treasured “dwellings” along with interactive activities in each; free photos with Santa; live entertainment; concessions for sale, and free parking.

RPD’s “Vacation House Watch” Program Available Year-Round

If you’re heading out of town for the holidays, consider signing up for the Richardson Police Department’s free Vacation House Watch program, which can provide added peace of mind while you’re away. Trained Volunteers in Police Service will check exterior doors and windows, look for packages or flyers that may be piling up, and note anything out of place. House checks are performed as time permits and may be requested for up to four weeks at a time.