With chilly weather, many residents opt to switch on natural gas fireplaces or gas heaters to provide a cozy warmth. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), residential gas use increases by up to six times more in the winter than the summer.
Read MoreFirefighters/paramedics are trained to save lives, but many don’t realize how commonly they help welcome them. In the last four years alone, the Richardson Fire Department has responded to about 60 childbirthrelated calls for help.
Read MoreParticipants in the Encore! Volunteer Program at the Eisemann Center are recognized by their crisp white dress shirt, black slacks or skirt, and black shoes paired with a distinctive black vest and a volunteer name tag.
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Richardson’s 49th Annual Christmas Parade will be held Saturday, Dec. 4. This year’s theme is “There’s No Place Like Home.” The parade begins at 9 a.m. at Coit Road and Cherrywood Drive, and concludes at J.J. Pearce High School. Bands, floats, decorated vehicles and Santa and Mrs. Claus will delight onlookers.
Read MoreThe beloved community tradition, Santa’s Village returns this season! The Parks and Recreation Department is preparing for the
arrival of Santa Claus on the grounds of City Hall. Santa’s Village, the miniature holiday town, will welcome visitors next month.
The Richardson Residential Asphalt Overlay Program is in the second year of bringing life to worn residential streets.
Read MoreRichrardson youth interested in learning more about the inner workings of the Richardson Police Department are invited to become part of the department’s Explorer Program and learn what it is like to serve and protect.
Read MoreEach Monday afternoon, John Geeslin puts on his gray and black uniform and heads out for his volunteer shift in a marked cruiser as a member of VIPS (Richardson Volunteers in Police Service). Geeslin was drawn to serve after attending the Citizen Police Academy. A ride-along with an officer inspired him to be a patrol volunteer.
Read MoreVolunteer groups including UT Dallas students and the Junior League of Richardson are making the most of cooler weather by participating in trash cleanup events.
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will be NO recycling, solid waste pickup or special pickup Thursday and Friday, Nov. 25-26.
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