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Master Gardeners Offer Winter Prep Tips for Yard, Garden

If you haven’t already done so, it’s time to get your yard and garden ready for winter.

City’s Curbside BABIC Program Turns Leaves Into Mulch/Compost

Richardson residents can avoid having their leaves, grass clippings and other yard waste end up in the landfill (and instead turned into compost and mulch) simply by putting the waste in compostable yard bags, setting the bags along the front curb and calling the City’s Brush and Bulky Item (BABIC) request line for a free pickup.

Animal Shelter Pet of the Week

Meet Brooke! She has been at the Shelter since August, longer than any other cat.

A Novel November

During the month of November, Richardson youth can become authors with the support of Library staff and peers. Since 2016, the Library has hosted Camp WriteIn, coinciding with National Novel Writing Month, for aspiring authors. This year’s event is held across three evenings in the Library.

Seniors Build Strength In Boxing Class

At a stage when many settle into longtime hobbies and established routines, the Richardson Senior Center encourages residents to try new things and find renewed energy.

Fall Begins Prime Time for City Tree Trimming

By fall, many trees have stopped producing new leaves and buds and have begun to enter their dormant season. While each tree’s water and sap movement slows in cooler weather, the opportunity for tree-trimming is ripe, when pruning causes less interruption to a plant’s internal mechanisms and parasitic activity is minimized.

Altrusa Honors Local First Responders

Altrusa International of Richardson honored 17 women last month for the services they provided during the pandemic. The women were from the medical, nonprofit and public safety fields and were recognized at a reception Oct. 22 at the Richardson Woman’s Club.

City Awards Arts Grants to 21 Organizations

The City Council has approved $220,000 in grants for almost two dozen area cultural and arts-related organizations.

Detecting A Gas Leak

With chilly weather, many residents opt to switch on natural gas fireplaces or gas heaters to provide a cozy warmth. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), residential gas use increases by up to six times more in the winter than the summer.

Members of the Fire Department Train to Assist In Birth Emergencies

Firefighters/paramedics are trained to save lives, but many don’t realize how commonly they help welcome them. In the last four years alone, the Richardson Fire Department has responded to about 60 childbirthrelated calls for help.