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City Holds Unique Easter Egg Hunt

The Parks and Recreation Department is holding an original, one-of-a-kind Easter egg hunt April 3-12.

“Richardson Reads One Book” 2020 Selection Announced

The Richardson Reads One Book (RROB) selection committee has announced this year’s RROB selection: “This Tender Land,” by William Kent Krueger.

Asian American Youth Orchestra Accepting Video Auditions

The Dallas Asian American Youth Orchestra (DAAYO), a local nonprofit arts organization funded in part by the Cultural Arts Commission, is holding open auditions for strings, woodwinds and brass via video through May 1.

EPA Urges Trash Disposal of Wipes

In light of increased cleaning and sanitizing taking place to help minimize the spread of the coronavirus, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is encouraging all Americans to only flush toilet paper, not disinfecting wipes, paper towels and other items that should be disposed of in the trash.

Richardson Family helps create masks using 3d printers

A Richardson family that is quarantined inside their home decided to start a project to bring them closer together while giving back to the community, they are making masks for local clinics and hospitals using 3D printers.

AgriLife Extension Offers Free Virtual Classes

Water University, a division of the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, has temporarily moved all its courses to its Facebook page (@AgriLife Water University) in observance of shelter-in-place ordinances related to the outbreak of COVID-19.

Animal Shelter Pet of the Week

This beautiful sweetheart is our longest dog resident who is just waiting for her person. Peanut is a wise 10 years young, brindle and white boxer mix who is waiting to become your cuddle buddy through this stay-at-home period.

Local Garden Centers Remain Open

For people wanting to do some spring planting and/or yard maintenance while sheltering in place, Richardson garden centers remain open, with some offering online ordering and in-store pickup for those who want to avoid browsing/shopping in person.

Darbey’s Storywalk still accessible to the community

Darbey’s StoryWalk located outside of the Richardson Public Library is one of several places around the City still accessible to the community.

Richardson fire department is asking community to call 911 and let firefighters respond to you

The men and women of the Richardson Fire Department are continuing to serve the community during the Coronavirus pandemic and while stations are staffed, equipped and ready to respond, firefighters don’t want people with phones coming to fire stations requesting medical assistance.