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richardson animal shelter experiences increase in pet adoptions

The Richardson Animal Shelter is experiencing a boost in dog and cat adoptions since limiting services as a result of COVID-19.

Texas Comptroller’s Office offering business assistance

The Texas Comptroller’s Office is offering help to those businesses that are struggling to pay the full amount of sales taxes they collected in February in the form of short-term payments, and, in most instances, waivers of penalties and interest.

North Texas Collin County Taiwanese chamber of Commerce Donates Masks to richardson fire, police

The North Texas Collin County Taiwanese Chamber of Commerce donated several boxes filled with approximately 4,000 surgical masks for the Richardson Fire Department and the Richardson Police Department.

FACILITY CLOSURES TO CONTINUE UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE FOLLOWING COUNCIL’S EXTENSION OF DECLARATION OF DISASTER

Facility modifications and closures that have been made in response to COVID-19 will continue until further notice following the City Council’s decision to extend the Declaration of Disaster for a Local Health Emergency. The declaration is effective through April 30, 2020 unless superseded, canceled, modified, amended or terminated by the Mayor and/or the City Council.

Paying utility bills online

The City of Richardson is offering people a different way to pay their water bill every month using electronic billing or “e-billing,” which is free, secure and convenient.

several Restaurants in richardson offering curbside service and delivery options

Increasing restrictions to slow the spread of COVID-19, combined with customer concerns on how to stay protected has led to an evolution in local business practices that are keeping businesses operating and residents connected to their culinary cravings.

City Council Adopts Disaster Declaration Outlining COVID-19 Protections Through April 30

The Richardson City Council has approved a continuation of the Declaration of Disaster for a Local Health Emergency that was first signed by Mayor Paul Voelker Wednesday, March 18, 2020. The newly adopted declaration by the full Council expands prohibitions and includes orders for sheltering in place as well as the closing for all business operation not considered to be “essential.” The declaration is effective until April 30, 2020 or unless superseded, canceled, modified, amended or terminated by the Mayor and/or the City Council.

City of Richardson Issues Declaration of Local Disaster For Public Health Emergency

Disaster declaration includes measures to impact local businesses and community gatherings of 50 people or more.

Small Business Disaster Loans Available From U.S. Small Business Administration

The Small Business Administration (SBA) is offering Small Business Disaster Loans to the state of Texas to help with economic losses related to major event cancellations, loss of walk-in customers, depletion of stock from suppliers and client cancellations related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Barkway, Ann Eisemann Inclusive Playground Closed

In response to continued efforts to help limit the spread of COVID-19, the Bush Central Barkway and Ann Eisemann Inclusive Playground will close effective March 20 at 11:59 p.m.