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Time for a Sprinkler Check-up

Parks and Recreation Department crews will soon be out to de-winterize the City ‘s sprinkler systems, and homeowners should consider doing the same with their own systems.

Pet of the Week

Hello friend, my name is Nigel! I am a 5-year-old neutered German shepherd that is looking for a family to give me a chance.

Tuesday’s BABIC Collections Complete

Since last Thursday’s storm, the number of Brush and Bulky Item Collection (BABIC) requests have gone up from an average of about 300-400 to a total of 863 – and crews are working overtime to take care of it all.

Tuesday BABIC Delayed

Brush and Bulky Item Collection has been delayed today, March 7, due to a high volume of calls related to last week’s storm. People in the Tuesday collection zone who do not have their items collected today should leave their items out for collection on Wednesday.

Informational Open Houses Scheduled for City Hall Bond Election

Come-and-go events will provide additional opportunities for people to learn about May bond measure.

High Winds Result in Downed Trees and Branches, Power Outages

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

Thank You to Residents for Helping Conserve Water

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.

Water System Chlorine Maintenance Begins Monday

The North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD), Richardson’s water supplier, will conduct its annual chlorine maintenance on its water transmission system and member cities’ distribution systems March 6-April 3.

Second Annual Traffic Signal Box Art Contest Underway

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

Public Notices Authorized for Bond, C.O. Sale

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.