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Avoid Microplastics with Easter Celebrations 

As part of celebrations for the upcoming Easter holiday, many families will head to local parks to enjoy the long-standing tradition of cracking “cascarones,” or confetti-filled eggs, over someone’s head.

Tree Tassels Begin Annual “Pile-up”; What to Know

It’s that time of year when spring winds blow oak tree “tassels,” or “catkins,” around North Texas, causing them to pile up in yards, streets and on cars, like snow.

Pet of the Week

Meet Nola, a 3 year old Bloodhound dog who exudes friendliness. Her personality is as warm as...

Free Leak Detection Kits

Richardson is celebrating Fix a Leak Week, an EPA WaterSense program, this month. From March 18-24, free toilet leak detection tablet packs will be distributed at several city facilities.

Letters Redeemable for Two Rolls of Blue Recycling Bags Mailed to Richardson Residents

Richardson’s annual Blue Bag letter has been mailed to all residents, offering the opportunity to...

Free Leak Detection Kits Available Beginning Monday

Richardson is celebrating Fix-a-Leak Week next week, March 18-24

Price Increase Begins Monday for Wildflower! Tickets

Ticket prices for upcoming Wildflower! Arts & Music Festival will increase in price by $5 starting Monday, March 18.

Groundbreakings Held for Animal Shelter, Fire Station 5

The City Council held ceremonial groundbreakings this week for the renovations to the Animal Shelter and Fire Station 5. The projects are currently underway and are part of the voter-approved 2021 Bond Program.

DART Silver Line Construction to Close Outside Lanes on Custer near Railroad Tracks

The right lane of northbound Custer Parkway between Renner Road and Greenside Drive at the railroad tracks, plus the right lane of southbound Custer Parkway between the Bush Turnpike and the railroad tracks, may be closed to traffic from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. as a fence is installed along both sides of Custer related to the DART Silver Line project. The fence work is expected to be complete by early April.