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Closure of Heights Family Aquatic Center to Continue

City Aquatics staff this week announced that the Heights Family Aquatics Center will remain closed due to lifeguard shortages.

Assistant City Manager Accepts Position with University Park

Shanna Sims-Bradish, Assistant City Manager of Administrative and Leisure Services, is ending a nearly decade-long career with the City effective June 30, as she has accepted a position as Assistant City Manager with the City of University Park.

Richardson, Wylie Partner for NTMWD Hazmat Drill

The North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) Water Treatment Plant in Wylie was the scene of a drill earlier this week involving the Richardson, Lucas and Wylie Fire Departments, NTMWD personnel and Wylie Police.

Slagel Reappointed to DART Board

The Richardson City Council has reappointed former Richardson Mayor Gary Slagel to represent Richardson on the Board of Directors for Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART).

Buses to Replace DART Light Rail between Two Stations June 23-26

Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) will operate shuttle buses instead of light rail trains between Walnut Hill Station and SMU/Mockingbird Station beginning Thursday, June 23 through the end of service Sunday, June 26, due to concrete repair and rail replacement projects.

Miss Texas Competition Week Kicks Off Sunday at Galatyn Park

Galatyn Park Urban Center has been abuzz with activity lately as Richardson’s Eisemann Center will be the site of the Miss Texas/Miss Texas’ Outstanding Teen scholarship competitions for the eighth time beginning next week.

Schedule, Parking Plan Announced for Family 4th Celebration

Richardson’s Family Fourth Celebration is back this year and ready to help area residents make memories and continue a longstanding community tradition. Complete with live entertainment, kids’ activities, concessions and a spectacular fireworks show, the free event will take place at Breckinridge Park from 6-10 p.m.

Senior Center Celebrates One-Year Renovation Anniversary

The newly renovated Richardson Senior Center opened in June 2021, and to celebrate the one-year anniversary of that milestone, the Center is offering a week full of free, open-to-the-public activities beginning Monday, June 20, including concerts and sweet treats.

Runoff Election Day is June 18

The Joint Runoff Election is Saturday, June 18 from 7 a.m.-7 p.m.

Sections of McKinney Street to Close Temporarily in CORE District

McKinney Street may be closed to traffic alternately (just north of Main and south of Main to Polk Street) as roadway construction/rehabilitation takes place.