The high winds that came through Richardson Thursday evening resulted in downed trees and branches in several areas of the city.

The City would like to thank all residents who helped conserve water Thursday night after storms knocked out power and backup power to Richardson’s water pumping facilities.

The City of Richardson and the Richardson Kiwanis Club are hosting the second annual Traffic Signal Box Art Contest.

The City Council authorized at its Feb. 27 meeting the publication of public notices stating the intention to issue 2023 General Obligation (G.O.) Bonds and Certificates of Obligation (C.O.) Plans call for a total sale of $101.5 million this year, with $47.9 million issued in G.O. Bonds for Year 2 of the 2021 Bond Program and $53.6 million in Certificates of Obligation that help fund the City’s Capital Improvement Plan, vehicles and equipment.

At its meeting Monday, the City Council approved both the Active Transportation Plan and the Parks, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan.

Temporary traffic control measures have been implemented along certain segments of Custer Road while a new waterline is installed.

Construction is set to begin in the next two weeks on a new water line that will stretch from Point North Park east to the Texas Instruments facility.

The Richardson Rotary Club, in partnership with Carter BloodCare, is hosting a blood drive, paired with a food and clothing drive benefiting Network of Community Ministries.

The latest installment of IQ Brew features James Scaggs with Advanced Crypto Services, Steve Kinard with Texas Blockchain Council and a representative from Applied Digital. The topic will be Bitcoin Mining: a strategic opportunity for innovation and prosperity in Texas.