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Wildflower! Festival Seeking Volunteers

Volunteers ages 18+ are needed for the upcoming Wildflower! Arts & Music Festival May 17-19.

Sprinkler System Check: It’s time to check for leaks

As spring approaches, Parks and Recreation Department crews will soon be out to de-winterize the sprinkler systems, which can be found at all 39 parks. Homeowners should consider doing the same.

Cottonwood Art Festival Featured Artist Announced

Ceramicist Gregory Story has been selected as the featured artist for Richardson’s 55th Cottonwood Art Festival, to be held May 4-5.

Celestica Expands Richardson Footprint; Creates New Jobs

The City of Richardson announced an economic redevelopment agreement this week that will assist in transforming a portion of the manufacturing operation of local company Celestica. 

Police Department Gives Annual Review

Richardson Police Chief Gary Tittle gave his department’s 2023 End of Year Review at Monday’s City Council work session.

City Council Considers Tree Protection Requirements for Possible Ordinance

The City Council reviewed the City’s current tree protection requirements at Monday’s work session and considered additional requirements for protecting existing trees on commercial property, that would emphasize preservation of existing trees without discouraging economic development.

Daylight Saving Time Begins Sunday

Daylight Saving Time officially begins at 2 a.m. Sunday, March 10, so don’t forget to “spring forward” and set your clocks ahead an hour.  

No City Council Meeting Next Two Mondays

Due to RISD and PISD Spring Break, there will be no City Council work session or meeting March 11 and March 18.

HOV Lane Project Begins; Weeknight Closures Expected Through Fall

Weather permitting, drivers can expect closures of the northbound and southbound US 75 HOV lanes between the Bush Turnpike and SH 121/Sam Rayburn Tollway/Spur 399 on weeknights through fall 2024 as part of a Texas Department of Transportation corridor improvement project.

Lane Closure Expected on Arapaho near Jupiter Road

The right lane of eastbound Arapaho Road between Westminster Drive and Jupiter Road may be closed to traffic from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.