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Memorial Day Holiday Trash, Recycling Schedule Changes

Here is the schedule for solid waste, recycling and BABIC collection during the Memorial Day holiday.

Public Facility Operating Hours

Here is a list of municipal facilities hours during the Memorial Day holiday.

City Awards First RAMP Grant for Local Tech Startups

FirstThen, an early-stage technology company specializing in the development of family-centered digital solutions used to treat pediatric neurodevelopmental disorders, has been selected as the inaugural recipient of the City of Richardson’s Research Award Match Program (RAMP) support.

Heights Family Aquatic Center Open for Memorial Day Weekend; Buy Pool Passes at Rec Centers to Avoid Lines

Heights Family Aquatic Center will open tomorrow, Saturday, May 25 through Monday, May 27, from noon-8 p.m. T

All City Pools Open June 1 for the Season

Summer swim season in Richardson officially starts Saturday, June 1 when all City pools open, including the four neighborhood pools (Canyon Creek, Cottonwood, Glenville and Terrace) and the Heights Family Aquatic Center. Hours vary by pool, with each pool closed one day per week.

Wildflower! Cleanup Completed

Crews worked daily this week to clean streets and plazas at Galatyn Park Urban Center and take down tents, stages and all the rest of the apparatus that shaped the City’s Wildflower! Arts & Music festival last weekend.

National Public Works Week Recognized; City Holds Heavy Equipment Road-E-O

Public Services staff were recognized at Monday’s City Council meeting in conjunction with National Public Works Week, which is taking place this week, May 19-25. Each day, the department has held events or recognized their...

“State of the Arts” Report Given, Cultural Arts Master Plan Update Discussed

Members from the City’s Cultural Arts Commission (CAC) held a joint meeting with the City Council Monday, presenting the biennial update on the CAC’s activities over the past two fiscal years.

City Strives for “Silver” Bicycle Friendly Status; Complete Streets Policy Drafted

Transportation staff gave an update at Monday’s City Council meeting on the progress of implementing the Active Transportation Plan adopted in 2023, which incorporated key steps recommended by the League of American Bicyclists for Richardson to become more bike-friendly and achieve a Silver-level Bicycle Friendly Community designation.

Sales Tax Holiday this Weekend for Water Conserving and Energy Star® Items

Texans can save on the purchase of certain water-efficient and water-conserving products (including plants) as well as energy-efficient appliances during two annual sales tax holidays taking place May 25-27.