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September is National Preparedness Month

September is National Preparedness Month, an opportunity to promote family and community disaster and emergency planning for not just the month of September, but throughout the year.

RROB Author Lecture Tickets Available Starting Tuesday

Shelby Van Pelt, author of the 2023 Richardson Reads One Book (RROB) selection, “Remarkably Bright Creatures,” will be in Richardson later this month for an evening lecture and mid-week luncheon to discuss the debut novel as well as her life and career as a writer.

Richardson Participating in North Texas Food Bank Peanut Butter Drive throughout Month of September

The City of Richardson is once again participating in the annual North Texas Food Bank Peanut Butter Drive, which takes place throughout the month of September.

Richardson City Council Approves Budget for Fiscal Year 2023-24

Budget maintains current tax rate and focuses new revenue on infrastructure, public safety, employee retention/recruitment, and other key Council priorities.

Construction Begins on DART 12th Street Station in Plano

DART Red Line light rail service north of CityLine/Bush Station in Richardson will be suspended between 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 26, through the end of scheduled service. Regular scheduled service will be available on Sunday. August 27.

Council Approves Campus Concept for New City Hall

The design process for Richardson’s new City Hall is continuing to move forward after the City Council approved a site concept at Monday’s City Council work session.

Tax Rate Hearing Held; Budget Hearing and Approval Scheduled for Aug. 28

A public hearing on the proposed tax rate for the 2023-24 fiscal year was held at Monday’s City Council meeting, and a hearing on the proposed 2023-24 budget is scheduled for the Aug. 28 City Council meeting. 

Last Weekend for Clear the Shelters. Adoption Fees Waived

The Richardson Animal Shelter is just one of hundreds of shelters across the country participating in the month-long campaign “Clear the Shelters”. Adoption fees will be waived, offering people a chance to save money as they welcome a new member to their family.

InterLibrary Loans Coming Due as Library Prepares for Move

Due to the Library’s upcoming temporary relocation, all InterLibrary loans will be due Friday, Sept. 1. Library staff hope to resume this service as soon as possible once the move is completed.

Berkner, Terrace Park Playgrounds Reopen with New Equipment Thanks to 2021 Bond Program

Playgrounds at Berkner Park and Terrace Park officially reopened recently, the third and fourth Richardson park playgrounds to be renovated as part of the voter-approved 2021 Bond Program.