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Animal Shelter Pet of the Week

Come and give Tucker a chance at having a home of his own.

EAS Test Schedule For August 11

The Federal Emergency Management Agency, in coordination with the Federal Communications Commission, will conduct a nationwide test beginning at 1:20 p.m., (CT) Wednesday, Aug. 11.

Richardson MAyor’s Summer Internship Program Hosts Healthy Kids Snack Drive

Students participating in the Richardson Mayor’s Summer Internship Program spent the past week organizing the Healthy Kids Snack Drive. It’s an event benefiting families served by the Network of Community Ministries.

City’s Mosquito Tests Find First Positive West Nile Result for 2021; Spraying Completed

The Health Department had a trap located in the Breckinridge Park area return mosquitoes this week that tested positive for carrying West Nile virus, the City’s first positive test result of 2021.

Tax Rate and Budget Hearings Set for Aug. 16, 23

In preparation for the City Council’s vote on the proposed FY 2021-22 Budget Aug. 23, a tax rate hearing will be held at the Aug. 16 City Council meeting and a budget hearing will be held at the Aug. 23 meeting.

Road Closures Expected North of Main Street Area

urban Street and Interurban Street between Main Street and Greer Street may be closed to traffic and detoured to Jackson Street at all times for projects related to the Belt+Main development.

Lane Closure Expected on Northbound Jupiter Between Lookout/Renner

right lane of northbound Jupiter Road between North Saint Andrews Drive and Primrose Drive and also the alley between Honeysuckle Drive and Primrose Drive may be closed to traffic from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

City Council Updated on COVID-19 Response

City Council members received an update Monday regarding the City of Richardson’s current response to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

Richardson Today in Mailboxes This Week

The August issue of Richardson Today was mailed earlier this week and has started arriving in mailboxes.

Sales Tax Holiday This Weekend

ool Tax Free Holiday began today (Aug. 6) and runs through Sunday, Aug. 8. In Texas, the 2021 event exempts most clothing, footwear, school supplies and backpacks (priced under $100) from sales and use taxes.