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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.

Beverly Drive Closure Extended to Sept. 11 as Part of Custer Road Improvement Project

Beverly Drive between Custer Road and Lorrie Drive will remain closed to through traffic, as recently poured concrete at the intersection of Beverly Drive and Custer Rd cures and the construction of sidewalks, installation of a waterline, storm drains and inlets is completed.

Overnight Closure of Synergy Park Boulevard Rescheduled for Aug. 31  

All lanes of Synergy Park Boulevard will be closed at the Silver Line railroad tracks from Thursday, Aug. 31 at 10 p.m. to Friday, Sept. 1 at 6:30 a.m.

CityLine LIVE Fall Outdoor Weekly Music Series Begins Sept. 1

Live music is back at CityLine every Friday and Saturday night in September and October. Enjoy a variety of genres on the one-acre plaza including Americana, pop, rock, country, blues, R&B, soul and folk.