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Mayor’s Summer Internship Program Wraps Up Fourth Year

Forty-three high school students recently returned to school for their senior years after a summer of working at jobs throughout the city as part of the Richardson Mayor’s Summer Internship Program.

SEPTEMBER IS NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS MONTH

Often the best plan and resources at your disposal during an emergency are the ones that were put into place before the event happened. That’s why being ready as an individual, family and community is so important.

Center Bolsters City Emergency Operations, Fire Training

Learn more about the City of Richardson Fire Training and Emergency Operations Center designed to help the City prepare and respond to future emergencies.

2021-22 City Budget and Reduced Tax Rate Approved

The City Council approved Richardson’s FY 2021-22 budget Monday night, which included a $0.01 decrease in the City’s property tax rate and increased funding for street, sidewalk, alley and other infrastructure projects.

Water/Sewer Rates to Change Oct. 1

Rates for Richardson water customers will increase by 2.5 percent beginning Oct. 1, part of ordinance changes approved by the City Council Monday in tandem with the new FY 2021-22 Budget.

Rental Fees Established for Senior Center, Other Facilities

Classrooms and other spaces at the newly remodeled Senior Center will be available for rental by Richardson residents beginning Oct. 1, with a fee schedule approved by the City Council Monday.

Richardson Fire Department Receives EMS Award

The Richardson Fire Department recently received the Mission: Lifeline® EMS Gold Award from the American Heart/American Stroke Associations for the fifth straight year, with the last four being Gold Plus.

Municipal Court Judge Appointed, Sworn In

Thomas D’Amore was appointed and sworn in as the new Presiding Judge of Richardson’s Municipal Court at Monday’s City Council Meeting.

Interns Complete RMSIP Job Experiences

Richardson Mayor Paul Voelker and RISD Superintendent Dr. Jeannie Stone celebrated the Richardson Mayor’s Summer Internship Program at an end-of-summer celebration at the Eisemann Center for the Performing Arts.

DART Extends Face Mask Requirement

In accordance with the recent extension of a face mask requirement for all transportation networks by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) will extend its requirement that a facial covering be worn over the mouth and nose by passengers and operators at all times while on DART vehicles or properties including buses, trains and paratransit vehicles.