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No City Council Meeting Sept. 7

The City Council will not meet Monday, Sept. 7 due to the Labor Day holiday.

“Clear the Shelter” Event Clears Shelter to Lowest Levels in Memory

The Richardson Animal Shelter’s week-long adoption event in August and month-long adoption awareness campaign, part of the annual, nationwide “Clear the Shelters” program, was a big success.

Possible Frontage Road Lane Closure Near Spring Valley Road

The right lane of the northbound US 75 frontage road just north of Spring Valley Road may be closed to traffic from 6:30 p.m.-5 a.m. due to fire hydrant replacement work.

Eisemann Center Posts New Activities for Children

Eisemann Educates Online began a new series of children’s activities this week based on the book, “Dancing Hands: How Teresa Carreno Played the Piano for President Lincoln.

Plastic Grocery Bags Needed at Network

Though the City does not currently accept plastic grocery/retail bags in its recycling program, you can donate them to Network of Community Ministries.

Animal Shelter Pet of the Week

Tori has returned to the Shelter. She came back to us Aug. 29 as the adopter’s mother was allergic. Come make a forever friend with Tori and start a new adventure.

Richardson participates in annual “spread the hope” collin county peanut butter drive

During the month of September, Richardson will be participating in the annual “Spread the Hope” Collin County Peanut Butter Drive.

Collin County CARES Small Business Grant Program accepting applications starting friday at noon

Small businesses affected by COVID-19 can apply for Collin County’s Collin CARES Small Business Grant Program starting Friday, Sept. 4 at Noon. Business owners can fill out an online pre-screening questionnaire.

richardson’s office of emergency management raising awareness on the importance of being prepared

September is National Preparedness Month. From natural disasters like flooding and tornadoes to other emergencies such as a fire, a pandemic, massive casualties and chemical threats, Richardson’s Office of Emergency Management (OEM) is raising awareness and teaching people the importance of being prepared.

“Forever” Aug. 28-Sept. 20 at the Core Theatre to stream live performance

The company of “Forever,” a new play at the Core Theatre in Richardson is preparing to give the community a different type of theatrical experience amid the COVID-19 pandemic.