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Early Voting for March 1 Primary Begins Monday

Early voting begins Monday, Feb.14 and continues through Feb.25 for the March 1 Joint Primary Election.

Winter Storm Cleanup Continues

Parks Maintenance crews began cleanup of fallen trees in City parks and on other City-owned property this week in the aftermath of Winter Storm Landon, and street sweeping operations to remove sand from roadways began this week as well.

Parks Master Plan Scheduled for Update

2022 will be a year of data collection and public meetings for the Richardson Parks Department, as the City’s Parks, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan undergoes a required update.

“Active Transportation” Planning Kicks Off

The City stands to be better connected, both within its borders and across its borders, thanks to the Active Transportation Plan (ATP) being developed this year in tandem with an update for the Parks, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan.

City’s First Quarter Financial Report Given

The City budget remains on track with its current fiscal year outlook, according to the 2021-22 First Quarter Financial Report presented at Monday’s work session.

Richardson Seniors, Medical Workers Receive Valentines

Cottonwood Art Festival staff report that their second annual “Art of Love” community Valentine initiative, in which people were asked to make or purchase Valentines for area seniors and medical workers, generated creative expressions of love from Cottonwood artists across the country as well as from local children.

Wildflower! Tickets On Sale Next Week

Tickets for the City of Richardson’s award-winning Wildflower! Arts & Music Festival, scheduled for May 20-22, are scheduled to go on sale Tuesday, Feb. 15, beginning at 10 a.m.

Altrusa Scholarship Applications Due Feb. 18

Altrusa International of Richardson’s annual scholarship program is accepting applications for one more week. Applicants must be a high school senior, reside in the City of Richardson or attend an RISD school, and be planning to attend universities/colleges, community colleges or vocational training programs during the next school year.

Lane Closures Expected on Greenville Near CORE District

The right lane of northbound Greenville Avenue between Polk Street and Main Street may be closed to traffic from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. due to fiber optic work. The work is expected to be complete by mid-May.

Silver Line Project Temporarily Closes Lanes on Renner Road Near UT Dallas

The right and left lanes of westbound and eastbound Renner Road east of Greenside Drive (just at the railroad) may be closed to traffic alternately from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.