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Library Closed Aug. 12 for In-Service Day

The Richardson Public Library will be closed Friday, Aug. 12 for a staff in-service day. Regular hours resume Saturday, Aug. 13 at 10 a.m.

Recycling Blue Bag Giveaways Continue Mondays/Thursdays

Public Services staff will be out in the community on Mondays and Thursdays in August spreading the word about the benefits of recycling and handing out free blue bags or blue bag vouchers.

Animal Shelter Pet of the Week

Meet Ajax, a big boy with a big heart who is enjoying some time with Richardson Police Officer Winn.

Richardson Mayor’s Summer Internship Program Luncheon Held

The Richardson Mayor’s Summer Internship Program celebrated five years of the program today at its annual luncheon.

President George Bush Turnpike Nightly Lane Closures This Week

Nightly lane closures are planned this week for the exit ramps on the President George Bush Turnpike to US 75.

RMSIP Students Prepare for Back-to-School

Students with the Richardson Mayor’s Summer Internship Program spent part of the weekend working to help others with their service project, the Annual Backpack Bash.

Interim Development Services Director Transitions to Permanently Fill Position

Richardson City Manager Don Magner has selected Samuel Chavez, AICP, to serve as the City’s next director of the Development Services Department, effective Aug. 1, 2022.

Water Treatment Facility Resumes Normal Operations

The North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) announced this week that critical maintenance has been completed at the Wylie Water Treatment Plant Complex (part of Richardson’s water system) and that it has resumed normal operations.

Summer Weather, Watering Making an Impact on Lake Levels

Though the North Texas Municipal Water District’s (NTMWD) five area reservoirs were at or near capacity in late June, levels at four of the lakes have dropped significantly in the weeks since thanks to nonstop triple-digit temperatures, little rainfall and a dramatic increase in water usage for lawns and landscapes.

Animal Shelter Renovations Update

Construction at the Animal Shelter continued this week, as the Shelter’s 44 dog kennels get a makeover, funded in part by the 2015 Bond Program.