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“Culture in the CORE” June 4

In honor of its globally oriented community, the City of Richardson will host “Culture in the CORE” Saturday, June 4, in Downtown Richardson.

Annual Smoke Testing Begins Next Week

The testing is part of an ongoing, citywide, phased examination that began in 2017 and involves the use of a smoke generator to blow nontoxic smoke into manholes.

Dog Adoption Fees Waived at Animal Shelter June 5-11; Kennel Renovations Start this Month

The Richardson Animal Shelter is waiving dog adoption fees from June 5th-11th in hopes of finding as many forever homes.

CARES Applications Open

The Richardson Citizens Academy & Resource Education Series (CARES) has begun accepting applications for its 2022 program, to be held Sept. 1-Oct. 20.

RISD Offers Free Meals During Summer Break

Students may receive free breakfasts and lunches at several Richardson ISD schools this summer thanks to a U.S. Dept. of Agriculture nutrition program administered by the Texas Department of Agriculture.

Police Help Students Kick Off Summer

The Richardson Police Department’s UNIDOS Program helped several students prepare for summer last week with its Summer Safety Kickoff.

Early Voting for June 18 Runoff Election Begins June 6

Early voting for the June 18 Joint Runoff Election is taking place June 6-14.

Parents and Kids ‘Meet the Counselors’

Several parents came out to Heights Recreation Center to meet Richardson’s Summer Camp counselors and get a preview of some of the great programs and activities planned for the next few months.

Pavement Repair to Affect One-Mile Section of Polk Street Near CORE District

Portions of eastbound and westbound Polk Street between US 75 and Grove Road will be closed to traffic at all times, alternately and in phases, as concrete repair/rehabilitation takes place, part of the City’s Annual Street Pavement Repair Project.

IQ® Brew June 9

The IQ® Brew welcomes Matt Winser-Johns, director of the Galerstein Gender Center at UT Dallas, who will speak about creating an affirming and inclusive environment at work where people are respected and appreciated, and available resources that can help.