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RMSIP Students Prepare for Back-to-School

Students with the Richardson Mayor’s Summer Internship Program spent part of the weekend working to help others with their service project, the Annual Backpack Bash.

Interim Development Services Director Transitions to Permanently Fill Position

Richardson City Manager Don Magner has selected Samuel Chavez, AICP, to serve as the City’s next director of the Development Services Department, effective Aug. 1, 2022.

Water Treatment Facility Resumes Normal Operations

The North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) announced this week that critical maintenance has been completed at the Wylie Water Treatment Plant Complex (part of Richardson’s water system) and that it has resumed normal operations.

Summer Weather, Watering Making an Impact on Lake Levels

Though the North Texas Municipal Water District’s (NTMWD) five area reservoirs were at or near capacity in late June, levels at four of the lakes have dropped significantly in the weeks since thanks to nonstop triple-digit temperatures, little rainfall and a dramatic increase in water usage for lawns and landscapes.

Animal Shelter Renovations Update

Construction at the Animal Shelter continued this week, as the Shelter’s 44 dog kennels get a makeover, funded in part by the 2015 Bond Program.

City Council Budget Workshop Available for Viewing

On-demand video of the City Council’s two-day budget workshop held this week is available to view online.

Sales Tax Holiday for Clothing, School Supplies Begins Aug. 5

The annual back-to-school Tax Free Holiday begins Friday, Aug. 5, and runs through Sunday, Aug. 7.

Richardson Today in Mailboxes this Weekend

The August issue of Richardson Today was mailed earlier this week and should start arriving in mailboxes this weekend.

Utility Work to Close Lanes on Jupiter Aug. 2-Aug. 5

The right and center lanes of northbound Jupiter Road between Belt Line Road and Apollo Road may be closed to traffic at all times from 9 a.m. Aug. 2 to 5:30 a.m.

Lane Closure Expected on Belt Line near Richardson Heights Elementary

The right lane of westbound Belt Line Road between Gentle Drive and Belt Line Plaza may be closed to traffic from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.