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Bush Central Barkway Closed May 26-June 25

The Bush Central Barkway will be temporarily closed starting Wed., May. 26 until Jun. 25 as part of a revitalization project at the dog park.

Animal Shelter Pet of the Week

Senior cats make some of the best cats! Socks is a 15-year-old spayed female domestic short hair that will meow at you if she wants attention so prepare to be wooed.

Friends of the Richardson Public Library to host Annual Book Sale May 22-23

Friends of the Richardson Public Library (FOL) are preparing for their annual Book Sale, taking place Saturday (10 a.m.-5 p.m.) and Sunday (2-5 p.m.) in the Basement Program Room at the Richardson Public Library (RPL), located at 900 Civic Center Dr.

Newly Elected City Council Members Installed; Outgoing Members Recognized

After officially declaring the results of the May 1 municipal election and the runoff election date of June 5, the 2019-21 City Council concluded its two-year term at Monday’s City Council meeting, held at the Eisemann Center’s Bank of America Theatre.

Bush Central Barkway Closed May 19-June 18

Now that Parts 1 and 2 (aerifying, soil flushing and fertilizing) have been completed in the turf revitalization project for Richardson’s dog park, it’s time for part 3: waiting for the new turf to establish.

SOS: Lifeguards Needed

More lifeguards are needed to keep City pools at their full schedule this summer. Lifeguards must be at least 15 years old and have a current lifeguard certification.

“Steps to the Moon” Film Focuses on Richardson’s Collins Radio

The recently released documentary “Steps to the Moon” tells the story of Arthur A. Collins and his company Collins Radio, which led the way to what we know as Richardson’s Telecom Corridor ® Collins Radio had a facility based in Richardson where engineers worked with NASA on several projects including ECHO 1, a balloon-like passive satellite that gave us the first two-way satellite voice communication and the first image via satellite between two ground stations.

Fully Vaccinated People No Longer Need to Wear Masks, Socially Distance According to CDC

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said this week that fully vaccinated Americans may now resume pre-pandemic activities.

DART to Continue to Require Facemasks

Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) will continue to require a CDC-approved face mask 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, Trinity Railway Express trains, at DART stations, on platforms, in buildings and on-board the Dallas Streetcar.

All Texans Ages 12 and Older Now Eligible to Receive COVID-19 Vaccine

Everyone age 12 and older is now eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine in Texas.