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Free “Sprinkler Systems 101” Virtual Class May 21

Sprinkler systems can seem a bit confusing, but they don’t have to be!

Guided Boardwalk Tour at JBS Wetland Center May 21

Head southeast about 40 minutes from Richardson to explore the John Bunker Sands Wetland Center, located in the middle of the North Texas Municipal Water District’s (NTMWD) 2,000-acre East Fork Wetland Project.

Animal Shelter Pet of the Week

Rupert was surrendered to us because the owner was anxious about having a large breed dog around a newborn baby.

City Pools to Operate Modified Schedule this Summer

Canyon Creek, Cottonwood, Glenville and Terrace neighborhood pools will be open six days per week, decision on opening of Heights Family Aquatic Center will be made June 15.

3-Year-Old Loves Richardson Trash Trucks

Richardson’s trash trucks are the vehicles Violet, a 3-year-old girl from the community loves to hear, and watch. The trucks bring her excitement and puts a smile on her face.

Wildflower! Festival Begins May 20; Deadline Approaches to Purchase Discounted Tickets

The City’s 2022 Wildflower! Arts & Music Festival takes place at Galatyn Park from May 20-22, with live performances on five stages plus kids’ activities, an art guitar auction, talent competitions, numerous food vendors and more.

Miss Texas Sign Toppers Installed at Galatyn Park

Miss Texas Mallory Fuller joined Mayor Paul Voelker this week to place a commemorative Miss Texas sign topper at Galatyn Park, heralding the approaching Miss Texas/Miss Texas’ Outstanding Teen pageants.

City Announces “Culture in the CORE” Event Scheduled for June 4

In honor of its globally-oriented community, the City of Richardson will host “Culture in the CORE” Saturday, June 4, in Downtown Richardson.

Traffic Signal Box Art Contest Winners Recognized

The five winners of the City’s first-ever Traffic Signal Box Art Contest were recognized at Monday’s City Council meeting.

National Police Week Memorial Service Held

In conjunction with the upcoming National Police Week, the Richardson Police Department held a memorial service Thursday morning at police headquarters honoring peace officers killed in the line of duty in 2021 from across Texas. The ceremony included a 21-gun salute and Taps performed by the Richardson Police Honor Guard.

National Police Week was established by Congress in 1962, observed each May during the week that includes May 15, National Peace Officers Memorial Day.