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Gardening Seminars Tomorrow Morning

As part of the Richardson Woman’s Club annual Garden Festival & Tour, two gardening seminars will be offered.

Pet of the Week

Meet Chop, a 3-year-old Doberman with a heart as big as her personality.

City of Richardson Obtains Very Low Interest Rates on Latest Bond Issuance

The City of Richardson held an order period for its 2024 Bonds and 2024 Certificates of Obligation on Monday, April 22, with priority granted to individual investors and Richardson residents.

Economic Development Agreement for Palisades Development is Voided

At the conclusion of its regular meeting on April 22, the Richardson City Council voted unanimously to direct City Manager Don Magner to notify JP-KBS Holdings LLC that the City considers the economic development agreement for the Palisades Planned Development project void and that the City does not intend to make any payments pursuant to the agreement.

Engineering and Capital Projects Host Open House Tomorrow

The City of Richardson’s Engineering and Capital Projects Department is hosting an Open House Saturday, April 27 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at Richardson City Hall, 2360 Campbell Creek Blvd., Suite 525.

Richardson Reads One Book Selection Announced

“Symphony of Secrets,” a novel by Brendan Slocumb, is the Richardson Reads One Book (RROB) pick for 2024.

Four Area Arts Groups Receive Grant Funding for Special Projects

The City Council approved Arts Initiative Grants for four area arts organizations Monday totaling $26,500, funded by the hotel/motel tax fund and recommended by the Cultural Arts Commission.

Arbor Day is Today; Trees Planted at Cottonwood Park

Mayor Bob Dubey issued a proclamation at Monday’s City Council Meeting declaring today, April 26, as Arbor Day in Richardson, urging all citizens to “celebrate Arbor Day, to support efforts to protect our trees and woodlands, to plant trees to gladden the heart and promote the well-being of this and future generations.”

Sales Tax Holiday for Batteries, Smoke Detectors, Other Emergency Supplies This Weekend

Texans can purchase certain emergency preparation supplies tax free April 27-29 during the annual Emergency Preparation Supplies Sales Tax Holiday.

This year’s holiday begins at 12:01 a.m. Saturday, April 27, and ends at midnight Monday, April 29.

Trash Bash Cooking Oil/Grease Collection Rescheduled

The Residential Cooking Oil/Grease Collection event that was scheduled as part of Trash Bash has been rescheduled. People can drop off used cooking oil and grease at the Service Center, 1260 Columbia Dr., April 29-May 10.