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State Launches Mobile Vaccine Team Call Center

The State of Texas’ Mobile Vaccination Team Call Center launched today in order to help more Texans receive the COVID-19 vaccine.

Richardson City Manager Announces Appointment of New Police Chief

Richardson City Manager Dan Johnson announced this morning that Assistant Chief of Police Operations Bureau Gary Tittle will serve as the next chief of the Richardson Police Department.

Unofficial Election Results Posted for City Council Election

Unofficial results are in for the May 1 Election for Mayor and six City Council places. The candidates, in ballot order, and vote totals are as follows (only one candidate is listed for Places 1, 2, 3, 5 and 7 (Mayor) since those candidates were unopposed):

Update Given on Richardson Economic Development Partnership

Richardson Chamber of Commerce staff gave the annual report on the Richardson Economic Development Partnership (REDP) at Monday’s City Council work session.

Registration Open for Summer Recreation Classes

Registration has begun for the City’s summer recreation classes and activities, featured in the 2021 Summer Recreation Guide. There are more than 200 types of classes and activities offered, spanning all ages, from Mini Camps (different from the City’s Summer Day Camp program) to Computer Coding to Games, Sports, Fitness and much more. In addition, several Adaptive Recreation events and classes are open for registration.

Best Locations to See Wildflowers in Bloom

Richardson’s annual wildflowers are now in full bloom, with some of the best places to view/take photos located at City Hall, Crowley Park, Huffhines Park and Berkner Park.

Multiple Lane Closures Planned Near US 75/Renner

Fiber optic work may close the right lane of eastbound Renner Road between US 75 and Red Moon Way.

Lane Closure Expected Near Coit/Spring Valley

The right lane of southbound Coit Road between Dumont Drive and Spring Valley Road may be closed to traffic from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. due to fiber optic work. The work is expected to be complete by late May.

IQ® Brew May 13

Dr. Arun Gupta will be the featured speaker at the next IQ® Brew, Thursday, May 13 from 9-10 a.m. online.

Darbey’s Storywalk Features Interactive Activities for May Book Selection

This month, the Library’s outdoor Darbey’s StoryWalk® is featuring the book, “A Stick is an Excellent Thing: Poems Celebrating Outdoor Play,” by Marilyn Singer, and including instructions for fun actions/activities at each page station.