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City Employees Honored by Richardson Rotary Club

Paula Johnson and Mitchel Davis were recently named the 2020 Supervisor of the Year and Employee of the Year, respectively, by the Richardson Rotary Club.

Custer Road Lane Closures in Northrich Area Expected Dec. 16

Both northbound and southbound Custer Road may experience lane closures between Arapaho Road and Campbell Road from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Animal Shelter Pet of the Week

Need a snuggle bug kitty that you can spoil in your life? Look no further as our girl Phoebe is the perfect choice.

Helicopter Used to Install HVAC Units

A total of 13 HVAC units were installed at the site of the new IQ building in Richardson with the help from helicopter.

donations being accepted for annual toy and food drive

Donations of unwrapped toys and canned/shelf stable food are being collected for this year’s Toy and Food Drive organized by the Richardson Fire Department and benefiting the Network of Community Ministries.

Business Occupancy Reduced to 50 Percent

Effective Dec. 4, all businesses in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, including those in Collin and Dallas counties, whose occupancy rates were increased to 75 percent in October are required to lower their occupancy rates to 50 percent.

“Hot Chocolate and Cookies with Mrs. Claus” Senior Event Dec. 10

Richardson Senior Center staff are hosting a drive-thru “Hot Chocolate and Cookies with Mrs. Claus” event for ages 55 and up Thursday, Dec. 10 from 1-2 p.m.

Zoom Tour of Dallas Arboretum Dec. 11

Travel virtually to “The 12 Days of Christmas” display at the Dallas Arboretum Friday, Dec. 11 at 1 p.m. via a live, interactive online tour being offered through Senior Center programming.

USPS Reminder: Send Packages Early

Though the United States Postal Service (USPS) has always encouraged customers to send holiday packages early, it is especially doing so this year, as an increase in mailed gifts and greetings is expected due to the pandemic, with people across the country holding less in-person celebrations.

New Library Director Named

City Manager Dan Johnson has appointed Jennifer Davidson to serve as the next Director of the Library Services Department.