Animal Shelter Pet of the Week
Do you work long hours and want a cat that has put her wild years behind her? Check out our senior cat Pandora.
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Order by Sept. 20 for “UPlantIt” Pollinator Garden Box
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension’s Water University is making it easy for gardeners (and non-gardeners) to design and plant a garden that attracts butterflies, bees, hummingbirds and other pollinators with its latest UPlantIt garden-in-a-box.
Read MorePortion of US 75 Named “Officer David Sherrard Memorial Highway”
A portion of US 75 was renamed to honor fallen Richardson Police Officer David Sherrard who was killed in the line of duty in February 2018.
Read MoreHow to place trash out for collection can help keep crews safe
Richardson’s trash and recycling crews start their day early collecting approximately 530 tons of garbage a day, that comes out to 2,100 tons per day. It’s not the most glamourous job and it can sometimes be dangerous.
Read MoreSept 19 is National Responsible Dog Ownership Day
National Responsible Dog Ownership Day is coming up this weekend, a perfect time to educate first-time owners about the responsibilities of dog ownership and help current owners enhance their relationships with their pets.
Read MoreHow to be prepared in case of a house fire
When there is a fire at home every second counts, which is why it is important families install smoke alarms on every level of the house, inside bedrooms and outside sleeping areas. It’s also good to create a fire escape plan.
Read MoreSteel Rain for DART Silver Line Project Arrive
Another set of steel rails for the Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) Silver Line project was delivered today by special train from Columbia City, IN.
Read MoreUniversity of texas at dallas’ multicultural center celebrates hispanic heritage month virtually
Hispanic Heritage Month is Sept. 15 – Oct. 15 and the University of Texas at Dallas (UTD) is preparing to launch several virtual events for both its campus community and residents of Richardson.
Read More9-Year-old donates to richardson police department’s k-9 unit
The Richardson Police Department recently received a surprise donation for its K-9 Unit from Adriana Quiros, 9, a dog lover who’s been giving back to the community since she was a toddler.
Read MoreBuilding an emergency kit will help people be prepared for natural disasters and other emergencies
Having an emergency kit is one of the most important parts of being prepared for natural disasters and other emergencies such as a fire, a pandemic or a chemical threat. Richardson’s Office of Emergency Management (OEM) highlights these tools year-round, but especially in September during National Preparedness Month.
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