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Downtown Redevelopment Sees New Investment

City leaders announced this week that acclaimed Italian restaurant Partenope Ristorante will be opening in the Downtown area of Richardson’s CORE District in mid-2023.

Winter Watering Schedule in Effect Nov. 1

Richardson’s winter watering schedule begins Tuesday, Nov. 1, allowing residents to water their yards at any time on their twice-per-week designated watering days to avoid freezing temperatures.

Alternate Early Voting Center Garnering High Turnout After City Hall Closure 

Early voting is taking place through Friday, Nov. 4 for the Nov. 8 General and Joint Election, and election officials report that voter turnout has been steady at First United Methodist Church-Richardson, a Dallas County early voting center chosen to replace the Richardson City Hall vote center.

Collin County Early Voting Schedule 

Richardson residents who live in Collin County can vote early at any Collin County early voting center.

Dallas County Early Voting Schedule 

Richardson residents who live in Dallas County can vote early at First United Methodist Church, 503 N. Central Expressway 1000 Bldg. C, or at any Dallas County early voting center.

Santa’s Village Begins Set-up

Santa’s Village, the City’s miniature holiday town, began taking shape this week at Huffhines Park in order to be ready in time for December visitors.

Be Safe on the Streets Oct. 31

As is the annual custom among residents, Monday, Oct. 31 will be the day for neighborhood trick-or-treating in Richardson.

Catalytic Converter Possession Ordinance Approved

The City Council passed a new ordinance Monday that provides police officers with an additional tool in fighting the all-too-frequent crime of catalytic converter theft.

Fourth Richardson CARES Class Graduates

Members of the fourth Richardson CARES (Citizens Academy & Resource Education Series) class were recognized at Monday’s City Council meeting.

Library Receives Artifact from Richardson’s Early Days

The Richardson Public Library received a rare artifact this week with ties to the City’s earliest days—a 150-year-old Houston & Texas Central Railway gold bond.