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Future of City Hall/Library Discussed for Possible Bond Projects

Renovations for City Hall and the Library were the topics of discussion at Monday’s City Council work session.

Blue Bag Letters Mailed out

The City’s annual “blue bag letters” were mailed this week and should have arrived in mailboxes.

Increase in BABIC Service Requests

In the last few weeks, requests for Brush and Bulky Item Collection (BABIC) has gone up due in part to the winter weather storm that hit North Texas last month.

“IQ® Brew” Online Series March 25: Learn About Free SCORE Business Services

Mary Cooley, an instructor with SCORE, will be the featured speaker at the next “IQ® Brew,” Thursday, March 25 from 9-10 a.m.

City Council Updated on Streets, Alleys, Sidewalks

The City Council heard a briefing from City Engineering staff Monday regarding the current state and future needs of Richardson’s streets, alleys and sidewalks, in advance of determining uses for a possible 2021 G.O. bond program.

‘A Celebration of Friendship’ at the Eisemann Center

Friendship is the focus of a new solo exhibit by artist and educator, Melanie M. Brannan. The show on display at the Eisemann Center is not only a celebration of friendship, but a tribute to life.

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.