The City launched two surveys this week to gather input on how residents use the Library and City Hall, as both facilities are slated for renovations through the 2021 Bond Program.

The City Council received a briefing Monday on the City’s preparation work and response efforts related to February’s winter storm events and plans for public outreach/education efforts related to spring storms.

The right lane of westbound Arapaho Road, 320 feet east of Custer Road, may be closed to traffic from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. while gas utility work takes place. The work is expected to be complete by mid-April. 

Richardson Police Chief Gary Tittle gave his department’s End of Year Review for 2021 at Monday’s City Council work session, including a look at organizational changes, accomplishments, crime strategies, community relations/outreach, and crime statistics. 

This open-to-the-public, informal gathering gives the community a chance to stop by and say hello to members of the Richardson Police Department, who are available to answer questions and discuss concerns. 

There’s only about two more weeks left to register to vote in the May 7 Constitutional Amendment and Joint Election. Voter registration applications must be postmarked by April 7 or brought in person to the county registrar’s office by end of business on that day in order to participate. Postage-paid applications are available online (for printing out) at www.votetexas.gov as well as at the Richardson Library. 

Families may enjoy a movie sing-along while children ages 2-5 get to make a snazzy cardboard car in which to sit. At least one parent must be present per child.