The League of Women Voters (LWV) of Richardson will be sponsoring a candidate forum for the upcoming May 6 election, involving candidates running for Mayor and Richardson City Council.

The winners of the 2023 Martin Luther King, Jr. Essay Contest and 2023 Black History Month Art Contest were recognized at Monday’s City Council meeting.

The deadline has been extended and residency requirement removed for the second annual Traffic Signal Box Art Contest.

The deadline for employers to take part in the 2023 Richardson Mayor’s Summer Internship Program (RMSIP) is fast approaching—last day to submit applications is Monday, April 17.

In conjunction with National Animal Care and Control Appreciation Week, Mayor Paul Voelker proclaimed April 9-15, 2023 as “Animal Control Officer Appreciation Week” in Richardson and presented the proclamation to Animal Services staff at Monday’s City Council meeting.

Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) is working on a comprehensive fare study to better assess the needs of its riders and communities.

Dallas County Health and Human Services has announced the grand opening this week of the new Richardson Branch Immunization Clinic at 1411 W. Belt Line Rd.

Motorists on and near US 75 may experience evening, overnight and early morning traffic delays Tuesday, April 18; Friday, April 21; and April 26-28, as various closures take place due to DART Silver Line bridge work.

The right turn lane of southbound Greenville Avenue onto westbound Arapaho Road and the sidewalk of westbound Arapaho Road between Greenville Avenue and US 75 may be closed to traffic from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

The City of Richardson is partnering with Tongue In Cheek Ice Cream to find the perfect “Richardson” flavor of ice cream to celebrate the City’s 150th anniversary. Input from the community will help choose the flavor, which will be sold at the City’s anniversary celebration June 24.