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Animal Shelter Over Capacity on Dogs; Fosters, Adopters Needed

The Richardson Animal Shelter announced this week that it is currently over capacity with dogs and is seeking adopters and fosters to help provide homes.

Nominations Open for 2025 Community Revitalization Awards

There’s still time to nominate properties for the 2025 Community Revitalization Awards, the City’s annual program recognizing property owners who have made significant improvements that enhance the community. Eligible entries include homes, retail and commercial buildings, churches, and schools.

City of Richardson Wins National Award for Storm-Response Communications

The City of Richardson’s Communications Department has received a Silver Circle Award in the national City-County Communications & Marketing Association’s (3CMA) annual Savvy Awards competition. The honor was presented in the Communications and Marketing Tools/Best Use of Social Media Campaign category for cities with populations of 75,000–150,000.

Richardson East Rotary Club Launches “Make It Happen” Campaign for Annie’s Place Pavilion

The Richardson East Rotary Club has launched the “Make It Happen” campaign to fund a custom shade pavilion at Cottonwood Park’s Ann Eisemann Inclusive Playground. The pavilion, to be named Annie’s Place, will add a welcoming, accessible gathering space for families and visitors.

Early Giving Open for North Texas Giving Day

Early giving is now open for North Texas Giving Day, the region’s largest community-wide online giving event, scheduled this year for Thursday, Sept. 18. The platform makes it easy to browse more than 3,500 verified North Texas nonprofits and donate to multiple organizations in a single transaction.

Fiber Optic Work May Affect Various Lanes Near J.J. Pearce High School through January

Lanes on Mimosa Drive, Coit Road and Campbell Road are expected to be closed from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. over the next few months as fiber optic work takes place in stages.

“Wild Chocolate” Author Lecture Next Tuesday

Richardson Reads One Book (RROB) will welcome Rowan Jacobsen, author of “Wild Chocolate,” to Richardson to discuss his book at this annual event. Free tickets are available online on a first-come, first-served basis, until they are gone. Tickets are limited to two per order and per e-mail address.

Registration Deadline Approaches for RWC Bridge Festival

The Richardson Woman’s Club (RWC) is kicking off its 2025-26 fundraisers with its annual Bridge Festival. The first day of the festival will be focused on party bridge and the second day is focused on duplicate bridge (the duplicate bridge day includes a mini bridge lesson at 9:30 a.m.).

At the Library: Creative Community Circle Tomorrow

Come gather around a big table and craft alongside other artists/creatives/crafters! Bring your latest art, craft, sewing or other creative project to work on and/or learn how to make an easy, upcycled craft-of-the-month using repurposed materials. This month’s craft is newspaper coasters, made from upcycled Richardson Today newsletters. For adults and teens.

At the Library: “Football 101—Build Your Expertise” Tomorrow

Build up your background knowledge of this country’s most popular sport. Whether you are a true novice or if you just need some refreshers, understanding the rules and terminology can enhance your viewing of the game and impress others! Popcorn and football prizes will be available while supplies last. For adults and teens.