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Tree-cycling and Holiday Box Recycling Starts Today 

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.

Try Compostable Bags for Fall Leaf Collection 

Avoid having your leaves, small twigs and grass clippings end up in the landfill (and instead turned into compost and mulch) by putting them in compostable bags, setting them out along the front curb and calling the City’s Brush and Bulky Item (BABIC) request line (972-744-4111) for a free pickup.

Pet of the Week

Meet Marth and Lucina, our 4-month-old Great Pyrenees mixes! They’re full of love and ready for their forever homes. They are not a bonded pair, so they can be adopted together or individually. Whether you’re laid...

Last Weekend for Santa’s Village 2023

There are three more chances to experience the magic and excitement of Richardson’s Santa’s Village at Huffhines Park—tonight (Friday, Dec. 15) from 6-9 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday, Dec.16-17 from 5-9 p.m.

Santa’s Village Opens 

Santa’s Village officially opened for the 2023 holiday season last Saturday at Huffhines Park, 1500 Apollo Rd., its home since being displaced last year due to the August 2022 City Hall fire.

Richardson Places Second for National Night Out

The City of Richardson has been awarded second place in the nation (among cities with populations from 100,000-300,000) for its 2023 National Night Out (NNO) event.

Community Events Recognized with Awards

The City of Richardson won 29 “Best In Texas” Kaliff Marketing Awards for the Cottonwood Art Festival and Wildflower! Arts & Music Festival at the Texas Festivals & Events Association (TFEA) Conference held Nov. 12-19.

3-Day Tickets on Sale Jan. 1 for 2024 Wildflower! Festival; Plaza Stage to Return

Community Events staff gave an update about the City’s annual Wildflower! Arts & Music Festival at Monday’s City Council meeting.

RFD Toy Drive Ends Tuesday

Donations of unwrapped toys are being collected for the Richardson Fire Department’s annual toy drive through Tuesday, Dec. 12, benefiting the clients of Network of Community Ministries. 