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Cottonwood Art Festival Announces Fall Featured Artist

Michelle McDowell Smith has been selected as the Featured Artist for the fall 2022 Cottonwood Art Festival, scheduled for Oct. 1-2.

Utility Work to Close Lanes near Belt Line/Glenville

The right lane of westbound Belt Line Road between Plano Road and Glenville Drive may be closed to traffic from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Lane Closure Expected near Arapaho/Hampshire

The right lane of eastbound Arapaho Road between Lindale Lane and the alley just east of Hampshire Lane may be closed to traffic from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. for fiber optic work.

Dog-friendly Outdoor Movie Night at Huffhines Park July 22

Enjoy a FREE showing of the 2021 live-action movie, “Clifford the Big Red Dog” (rated PG). Dogs are welcome and concessions for both pets and people will be available to purchase.

RROB: “Cook the Book” July 19

Pick a recipe prior to the event from a pre-selected group of cookbooks that feature brunch foods like those described in parties in the 2022 Richardson Reads One Book selection, Imbolo Mbue’s “Behold the Dreamers,” then prepare and bring it to the event.

T(h)inker Thursdays July 21: “Fishy Doodlewash”

Children ages 7-11 are invited to celebrate World Watercolor Month by using watercolor mixing to create their own unique work of aquatic art.

“Every Night Live” Sketch Comedy Show Opens Tonight at The Core Theatre

An original sketch comedy show with live music that promises to be fast, funny and topical.

Mosquito Testing Continues; No Positive Test Results Yet

As the Richardson Health Department continues its weekly trapping and testing of mosquitoes, there have been no positive West Nile test results this year in Richardson or positives for any other mosquito-borne illness that would require neighborhood spraying.

14+ Summer Energy-Saving Tips

With triple-digit temperatures throughout this past week and requests issued by the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) for Texans to voluntarily conserve electricity between 2-9 p.m., it’s a good time to learn about ways to cut energy use.

Animal Shelter Pet of the Week

Owl is a 1-year-old spayed female domestic short hair. She came in as a stray with her baby and was a great mom.