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Public Input Sought for Regional Transportation Initiatives

The North Central Texas Council of Governments is seeking public feedback on transportation planning initiatives via an online input opportunity located at www.nctcog.org/input.

Senior, Disabled Tax Exemption to Continue 2020 Rate

The City Council heard a recommendation from Finance staff Monday to keep the current property tax exemption of $100,000 for residents who are disabled or age 65 and older for fiscal year 2021-22.

Police Department Year-End Review Shows Decrease in Crime

Richardson’s police chief presented the City Council with the Department’s yearly review at Monday’s City Council work session.

City’s First Quarter Financial Report Given

The City budget remains on track with its current fiscal year outlook, based on the First Quarter Financial Report given at Monday’s City Council work session.

Texas Rent Relief Program Begins Feb. 15

The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) will launch the Texas Rent Relief Program Monday, funded with $1.3 billion in federal COVID-19 funds.

Vaccine Registration Event in Richardson Feb. 17

The City of Richardson, along with Dallas County Health and Human Services (DCHHS), is hosting a vaccine registration event Wednesday, Feb. 17 from 10 a.m.-noon in the Parks Room of City Hall.

Mass Vaccination Sites Planned for DFW Area

The White House announced this week that it is partnering with the State of Texas to build three new major Community Vaccination Centers (CVCs) in Dallas, Arlington and Houston.

DART Alters Schedule Due to Winter Weather

With severe winter weather including heavy snow accumulation expected early next week, DART is altering its service schedule beginning Feb. 14.

Winter Weather May Bring Power/Water Outages

Utility outages may be experienced as winter weather moves in this weekend and early next week.

Residents Urged to Prepare for Arctic Temperatures this Weekend

Current forecasts predict arctic-like temperatures to impact North Texas late this weekend.