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RROB 2021 Features One Author, Two Books

Two books will be featured in the 2021 Richardson Reads One Book (RROB) program.

Miss Texas Pageant to Continue at Eisemann Center; Sign Toppers Installed

Miss Texas Chandler Foreman, along with Miss Richardson Kendra Land and Miss Richardson’s Outstanding Teen Alison Grundelman, joined Mayor Paul Voelker recently to place the first Miss Texas sign topper of 2021 at Galatyn Park.

Miss Belle’s House Gets a Lift

The City’s historic home known as Miss Belle’s House got one step closer to being relocated this week, as it was lifted in its entirety off the ground and placed on blocks/beams.

2021 Bond Program Development Continues

City staff reviewed the candidate projects that have been identified for a possible 2021 Bond Program at Monday’s City Council work session, providing further refinements and information for the Council.

Daytime Lane Closure Expected Along Greenville Ave. Near ChinaTown

The right lane of northbound Greenville Avenue between Terrace Drive and Hillcrest Avenue may be closed to traffic from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Bike Lanes Repainted Along Section of Yale Blvd.

Traffic on Yale Boulevard between Arapaho Road and Belt Line Road may see some disruption over the next few days as contractors repaint the northbound and then southbound bike lanes.

Deadline to Register for May 14 RWC Golf Tourney is May 1

Registration is underway for the Richardson Woman’s Club’s 14th Annual Golf Tournament taking place May 14 at Sherrill Park.

Used Book Collection at Trash Bash Benefits Library

The Friends of the Richardson Public Library (FOL) will be collecting used (and new) hardback and paperback books, magazines, CDs and DVDs at the City’s Trash Bash April 24 (see News item above), for its upcoming book sales.

Book Displays Highlight National Recycling Month, Earth Day

As April is National Recycling Month and the month in which Earth Day occurs, it’s a great time to help children understand the importance of recycling and caring for the Earth.

Texas City Nature Challenge Begins April 30

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) and Texas Master Naturalists are encouraging all Texans to participate in the worldwide 2021 iNaturalist City Nature Challenge, which begins Friday, April 30 and continues through May 3.