Renovations Planned for Berkner Park Playground; Public Input Meeting is Jan. 31

Renovations Planned for Berkner Park Playground; Public Input Meeting is Jan. 31

The Parks and Recreation Department has scheduled a public meeting for Tuesday, Jan. 31 to provide information about upcoming Berkner Park playground renovations, and to receive input. The meeting will take place at Springridge Elementary School, 1801 E. Spring Valley Rd., from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Parks plans to renovate the playground this summer with all new equipment, funded through the City’s 2021 bond program.

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Property Taxes Due Jan. 31

Property taxes owed to the City of Richardson are due Jan. 31 and should be paid to either the Collin County or Dallas County Tax Office, depending on where the taxed property is located. The City of Richardson contracts with...

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Richardson Today in Mailboxes Next Week

Richardson Today in Mailboxes Next Week

The February 2023 issue of Richardson Today has been sent to the printer and is expected to hit mailboxes next week. It includes an in-depth look at the recent State of the City Address, as well as information about Richardson’s historical connection to NASA and the space race as well as a “Did You Know?” piece about municipal facilities available for public rental. 

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Road Project Updates

Nighttime DART Work to Close Several Lanes on US 75Starting tonight (Friday, Jan. 27), the two inside (left) lanes of northbound US 75 between Lookout Drive and the President George Bush Turnpike (PGBT) and the two inside (left)...

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Upcoming Library Events | Jan. 31 and Feb. 4

Lunchtime Lecture: “Flying Cars” Jan. 31Basement Program RoomAdmission: Free; no registration requiredTuesday, Jan. 3111:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. The story of flying cars stretches from the early 1900s to the present. Dr. Vernon...

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City Photo Contest Winners Announced; Winners Exhibit Begins Jan. 28

City Photo Contest Winners Announced; Winners Exhibit Begins Jan. 28

The City’s Parks and Recreation Department has announced the winners in the 2023 City of Richardson photography contest. Kaye Hargis won both Best of Show and Best of Proficient Division with a photo in the Architecture/Cityscape Black & White category entitled, “Disguising a Parking Garage.” Top honors in the Amateur Adult Division went to Lola Laird for “Monolithic Tomb: Portal to the Afterlife,” entered in the Landscape/Black & White category; and Layne Sandidge won the Student Division with a photo entitled, “Ready to Pounce” in the Captive Animals/Pets category.

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Last Week for Holiday Tree Cycling, Box Recycling

Last Week for Holiday Tree Cycling, Box Recycling

Natural, undecorated and unflocked trees may be dropped off at the Municipal Service Center, 1260 Columbia Dr., and will be turned into mulch and compost to help beautify city parks and landscapes and sold to residents at a discount. Year-round, trees may also be set out at the curb and picked up as part of the City’s weekly Brush and Bulky Item Collection (BABIC). 

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Health Department Seeks Group Cleanup Volunteers for Trash Bash

Health Department Seeks Group Cleanup Volunteers for Trash Bash

The Health Department is looking for groups to take part in this year’s Trash Bash, the City’s annual community event taking place this year April 15. Organizations, companies, friends, neighbors and families have the opportunity to gather together with the shared goal of beautifying and cleaning up local parks and creeks; all trash collection items such as trash bags, gloves and litter tongs are provided by the City. In addition, collections will take place across the city for items such as paper, electronics, eyeglasses, books, clothing and residential cooking oil/grease; watch future editions of Richardson Today for more information.

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