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IQ®, Core District Improvements Considered for Possible Bond Program

Development staff presented an outline of eight projects at Monday’s City Council work session to be considered for inclusion in a possible 2021 G.O. pond program.

Parks Department Completes Street Sand Cleanup

After multiple shifts totaling 20 hours a day of sweeping, road cleaning crews completed street sweeping March 10 that began Feb. 23 after sand was dropped to treat roads for February’s severe winter weather event.

SCNA Portals Recognized in International Design Awards

Richardson-based stone and masonry company Dee Brown, Inc., and Minnesota-based Coldspring, a quarrier and fabricator of granite and natural stone, have been awarded an international 2020 Pinnacle Award of Excellence for their work with the City in creating the entry portals at Richardson’s Spring Creek Nature Area.

Richardson Named Seventh Best City to Buy a Home

For the second year in a row, Richardson has placed No. 7 on a nationwide list of Best Cities to Buy a Home in America recently released by Niche, a Pennsylvania-based company that ranks U.S. neighborhoods, schools and businesses.

Mayor Honors Retiring Fujitsu CEO

Richardson Mayor Paul Voelker honored former President and CEO of Fujitsu America, Inc. Mikito “Mike” Kiname this week with a “Key to the City.”

Crossing Improvements Scheduled for Plano Road at Larkspur Drive

The right lanes of northbound and southbound Plano Road at Larkspur Drive (phase 1) and then the left lanes of northbound and southbound Plano Road and the median in the same area (phase 2) may be closed to traffic from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Temporary Lane Closure Expected Near Buckingham/Abrams

The left lane of westbound Buckingham Road just to the west and east of Abrams Road may be closed to traffic from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. for the addition of a left turn lane. The work is expected to be complete by early May.

Friends of the Library Offers No-Cost “Little Free Library®” Kits

Friends of the Richardson Public Library (FOL) is offering free unassembled Little Free Library® kits and a starter collection of books to Richardson homeowners interested in spreading the joy of reading.

Richardson Woman’s Club Raffle Continues

Tickets still remain for the Richardson Woman’s Club (RWC) raffle being held throughout March and April for a 20-inch x 26-inch watercolor entitled, “Bluebonnets of Texas,” donated by local artist Elsie Hicks.

Happening at the eisemann center

Here’s what’s happening at the Eisemann Center.