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City Maintains “Triple A” Credit Rating

For the 12th year in a row, both Standard & Poor’s and Moody’s credit rating agencies have reaffirmed Richardson’s “Triple A” status, the highest possible rating available for credit worthiness.

Model 2021 Bond Program Outlined

After several months of presentations regarding more than 60 projects to include in a possible upcoming bond program, City staff summarized the candidate projects at Monday’s City Council work session and gave an overview of what a 2021 Bond Program might look like, based on the City’s projected debt capacity and the City Council’s priorities.

League of Women Voters to Post Council/School Board Candidate Forums Online

The League of Women Voters of Richardson (LWV-R) is conducting five candidate forums featuring candidates in contested races in the upcoming May 1 Richardson City Council and RISD Board of Trustees elections.

Temporary Drop-off Location Established for Brush and Wood After Fire at Custer Road Facility

The North Texas Municipal Water District’s Custer Road Transfer Station in Plano will be closed to drop offs until further notice due to one of Texas Pure Products compost piles catching on fire Friday morning.

Parks and Recreation Looking for Summer Workers

Parks and Recreation is looking for enthusiastic people to join its team this summer. Applications may be filled out online at www.cor.net/jobs.

Utility Work May Cause Lane Closure on Arapaho Road near Bowser

The right lane of westbound Arapaho Road between Bowser Road and the railroad tracks may be closed to traffic from 9 a.m- 3:30 p.m.

Registration Open for Police Department’s Summer Safety Camp

Spots are still available in some sessions for the Richardson Police Department’s annual Summer Safety Camp, open to children who have completed kindergarten and have not yet started 4th grade.

Youth Citizen Police Academy Accepting Applications

Applications are being accepted for the Richardson Youth Citizen Police Academy, an annual, one-week program to be held June 7-11 that provides youth ages 13-17 firsthand information about how the Richardson Police Department (RPD) functions, law enforcement’s role in the criminal justice system, and promotes understanding between youth and police.

Senior Center Programming: Online “Musical Tour of Britain” April 13

Richardson Senior Center staff are promoting another free “armchair travel” experience with “A Musical Tour of Britain,” Tuesday, April 13 at 4 p.m. on Zoom.