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RCT Presents “Home for the Holidays” Nov. 27

Join Repertory Company Theatre for an evening of Christmas entertainment to kick off the holiday season. A holiday concession bar will be available.

“Cease the Grease” Cooking Oil Collection Begins Nov. 25

Help our water system stay clog-free–dispose of leftover Thanksgiving cooking oil and grease at the City’s temporary oil/grease drop-off site, near the southwest corner of Plano Road and Columbia Drive.

Fall Leaf Color Peaking in North Texas, at Richardson Parks

Thanks to the “perfect” combination of 1) rainy days and sunny days this past spring and summer, plus 2) an entire month of warm days and cool nights this fall, this week through next week is expected to be the peak time for seeing the reds, yellows and oranges of fall leaf color in North Texas.

Animal Shelter Pet of the Week

Meet Navaho and Boyd, the Californian rabbits. They came to us July 21 as an owner surrender.

Christmas Parade Volunteers Needed

The City of Richardson is looking to recruit volunteers for it’s 49TH Annual Richardson Christmas Parade to be held Saturday, Dec. 4. At 9 a.m.

Memorial Park Ribbon Cutting

A ribbon cutting ceremony was held at Memorial Park to celebrate its recent renovations.

Bond Election Returns Canvassed

The City Council adopted a resolution Monday officially declaring the results of the 2021 City Bond Election after canvassing the votes.

2021-23 City Council Statement of Goals Adopted

At Monday’s City Council meeting, the Council approved a resolution adopting its 2021-23 Statement of Goals, including Rules of Engagement, a Vision and a list of four goals and 12 strategies that set the tone for the Council’s term of governance.

Fees Waived at Animal Shelter for Veterans

In conjunction with the City’s Veterans Partnership Initiative, Animal Services announced this week that pet adoption fees are now waived at the Animal Shelter for all military veterans, year-round. Adoption fees normally range from $15-$35 depending on the type and age of pet.

UT Dallas Earns Award for Excellence in Veteran Education

UT Dallas was one of nine recipients of the Veteran Education Excellence Recognition Gold Award from the Texas Veterans Commission’s Veterans Education Program.