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MRMC Breaks Ground on New Building

A ground-breaking ceremony was held Wednesday at Methodist Richardson Medical Center (MRMC) to mark the impending start of a $46 million emergency department expansion.

“Richardson Reads One Book” Author Lecture Tickets Available Aug. 29

Free tickets to attend the in-person September lecture by 2022 Richardson Reads One Book author Imbolo Mbue will be available beginning Monday, Aug. 29 starting at 9 a.m. at the Library’s 1st Floor Information Desk.

Peanut Butter Drive Begins Sept. 1

Richardson is again participating in the annual North Texas Food Bank Peanut Butter Drive, held each year in September in conjunction with Hunger Action Month to benefit local food banks.

City Council Live Meeting Broadcast

Broadcast of Monday’s City Council meeting will be available to view live online and on-demand the following day at www.cor.net/citv. The meeting will not air live on Spectrum or U-Verse due to equipment damaged during the recent City Hall fire.

Terrace, Canyon Creek Pools Close for the Season Aug. 28

There’s one more weekend left to splash in a City pool in 2022—the summer swim season will wrap up Sunday, Aug. 28 as the Canyon Creek and Terrace pools close at 8 p.m. Until then, swimmers can cool off at those pools Saturday and Sunday from 1-8 p.m.

Tax Rate Hearing Held; Budget Hearing and Approval Scheduled for Aug. 29 At Alternate Meeting Location

A public hearing on the proposed tax rate for the 2022-23 fiscal year was held at Monday’s City Council meeting, and a hearing on the proposed 2022-23 budget is scheduled for the Aug. 29 City Council meeting.

City Services Return to Normal After Fire

City services such as water payments, building and construction permitting, and Brush and Bulky Item Collection have returned to normal after the City Hall fire displaced several departments and caused a temporary outage of online services.

Online Water Billing, Payment Systems Restored; Late Fees Resume Oct. 1

Online water billing and payment systems are once again online after being temporarily impacted by Monday’s fire at City Hall.

Richardson City Hall Remains Closed Due to Fire Damage

Richardson City Hall is closed until further notice due to a fire that caused significant damage early Monday. Though the most severe damage is confined to the first floor, smoke and water damage has been found throughout the building.

Richardson Projects

The right lane of eastbound Renner Road between Alma Road and US 75 may be closed to traffic from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. as a water leak is repaired. The work is expected to be complete by late November.