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Two 2021 Bond Playground Renovations Approved by Council

Two neighborhood playgrounds in the City of Richardson will soon undergo a full renovation. The...

Family 4th Celebration Public Notification Opt-in Available

The public may now opt-in for notifications specific to Richardson’s upcoming Family 4th Celebration. Anyone can text FAMILY4th to 888777, and their cell phone will be able to receive alerts regarding possible delays, weather notifications and other event information.

Budget “Deep Dives” Continue

Preparation for the City Council’s July Budget Workshop continued this week, as staff from Parks and Recreation, Transportation and Mobility, Information Technology, and Engineering gave separate strategy overviews at Monday’s City Council work session.

Health Department Observes “Mosquito Control Awareness Week”

Health Department staff were on hand Wednesday at the Library to hand out free mosquito control “dunks,” insect repellent and information about mosquitoes, in honor of National Mosquito Control Awareness Week.

Temporary DART Light Rail Segment Closures Remain Thru Sunday

Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) is operating shuttle buses instead of light rail trains between Walnut Hill Station and SMU/Mockingbird Station through Sunday, June 26 due to rail projects taking place between the two stations.

No City Council Meetings Next Two Weeks

Due to summer break as well as the Independence Day holiday, there will be no City Council work session or meeting Monday, June 27 and Monday, July 4. The Council will next meet Monday, July 11 beginning at 6 p.m.

Huffhines Tennis Center Hosts Kids Camps

There are still a few spaces left in the City of Richardson’s summer tennis camps for kids. The camps include tennis and more, such as water balloons and a pizza party. If you don’t have a racquet, no problem–Huffhines has racquets to loan.

Dallas College Pride Month Speaker Online June 29: Dr. Jonathon Higgins

In celebration of Pride Month, Dallas College presents writer, speaker and social justice educator Dr. Jonathon Higgins in a presentation entitled, “Reframing the QTPOC Experience: Finding Joy (and Support) at the Intersections.” The presentation will be available online as well as livestreamed at all seven Dallas College campuses (at Richland, room SH117).

“T(h)inker Thursdays” Debut June 30

8-bit art comes to the Library! Choose your favorite character or design and create your own 8-bit pixel key ring or magnet from colorful Perler beads–materials provided while supplies last.

Darbey’s Storywalk®: “Thunder Boy Jr.”

“Thunder Boy Jr.” by Sherman Alexie and illustrated by Yuyi Morales is the June title installed in Darbey’s Storywalk®. It tells the story of a boy named after his dad, who wants a name that’s all his own.