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Meet Lola, a 4-year-old pitbull mix with a heart of gold. This sweet and friendly canine is eager to share her love with a forever family. Lola enjoys spending her days playing gently and showing affection to everyone she meets. She has a knack for making people smile and is always ready for a gentle pat or a playful game. Lola would make a perfect companion for anyone looking for a loyal and loving friend.

2026 Richardson Reads One Book Announced

Richardson Reads One Book announced Kate Messner’s “The Trouble with Heroes,” as this year’s RROB selection. The book, from The New York Times best selling author, invites readers to explore a story about grief, growth and finding strength in unexpected places.

Lawn Watering Schedule Changes Soon; Summer Water Conservation Begins April 1

Starting Wednesday, April 1, Richardson begins its annual summer water conservation plan to help reduce the amount of water lost to evaporation during higher temperatures. The plan reduces the times for sprinkler system irrigation to evening, night and early morning hours on designated days each week, depending on address—even-numbered addresses may water on Tuesdays and Saturdays and odd-numbered addresses may water on Wednesdays and Sundays.

Council Updated on Wildflower! Festival Enhancements, Data

At Monday’s City Council meeting, City staff presented the second of three planned briefings for the Council regarding the Wildflower! Arts & Music Festival. Monday’s briefing included an overview of the festival’s recent attendance numbers and budget/revenue history, enhancements planned for the 2026 festival, results from the January 2026 WF! survey and a discussion about festival challenges.

Ann Eisemann Playground Closed Through Monday

The Ann Eisemann Inclusive Playground at Cottonwood Park is closed through Monday, March 30 as work takes place on the playground’s surface.

City to Host Summer Camps for 52nd Year 

The City Council approved an ordinance Monday that clears the way for another summer of day camps hosted by the Parks and Recreation Department.

RISD 2024-25 “Teacher of the Year” Recipients Honored by City Council

Dylan Kirk, RISD Elementary Teacher of the Year 2024-25, and Diana Larsen, RISD Secondary Teacher of the Year 2024-25, were honored at Monday’s City Council meeting with proclamations. Kirk, music teacher at Richland Elementary, and Larsen, 12th grade AVID teacher at Berkner High School, were chosen through a rigorous process conducted by a committee of parents, board members and staff who visit classrooms, conduct interviews and review essays submitted by nominators to identify the most outstanding educators in the District.

Short-Term Rental Ordinance Changes Adopted

The City Council amended the City’s short-term rental (STR) ordinance Monday, including updates that establish clearer criteria for when and why a registration certificate may be revoked.

Council Continues Vacancies Discussion

At Monday’s City Council meeting, the Council continued its discussion from its March 9 meeting regarding clarifying the process for filling single vacancies on the Council.