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Art Contest Ends; Judging Begins Next Week

After a one-week extension due to the winter weather event, the City’s “Black History Month: Celebrating Diversity and Inclusion” Art Contest ended today at 5 p.m.

Mark Cuban to Speak at Richardson Chamber Annual Meeting March 11

Billionaire entrepreneur, philanthropist, “shark” and Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban will be the featured speaker at the Richardson Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Meeting March 11.

Community Revitalization Award Winners Announced

The City Council recognized 12 local, private projects March 1 that are winners in the annual Community Revitalization Awards.

Richardson Today in Mailboxes this Weekend

The March issue of Richardson Today has been mailed and should arrive in mailboxes this weekend. The issue is focused on the winter weather events of last month and the City’s continuing response efforts.

Lane Reductions Expected on Renner Road West of North Star

The right lanes of eastbound and westbound Renner Road between the Beck Branch Trail crossing and North Star Road may be closed to traffic from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

City Reviewing Changes as Gov. Abbott Announces New Mask Mandate, Capacity Limits

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced Tuesday he will rescind the statewide mask mandate and capacity limits on businesses effective Wednesday, March 10, 2021.

Retail Pharmacies Begin Receiving Shipments of COVID-19 Vaccines

Select pharmacies across the state of Texas have begun receiving shipments of COVID-19 vaccines as part of the Federal Retail Pharmacy Program for COVID-19 Vaccination program.

Atmos Work May Affect Section of Abrams Road

Abrams Road between Maple Street and Pittman Street may become a one lane road from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. due to utility work. The work is expected to be completed by early April.

Richardson City Council Approves Storm Relief Programs

The Richardson City Council has approved a resolution to implement a $15 drip credit on all water bills, one free week of dumpster rentals for residents and businesses, and the waiver of plumbing and building permits for storm-related repairs.

By the Numbers: City Recovers After Winter Storm

As last week’s winter weather event broke pipes and temperature records, City response numbers also reached record-breaking levels.