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Tales for Tails Aug. 4th

Children in grades K-4 are invited to improve their reading skills and meet lots of friendly canine companions at Tales for Tails, Sunday, Aug. 4 from 3-4 p.m. in the First Floor Program Room.

Senior Awareness Day at Civic Center Aug. 9

The 11th annual District 112 Senior Awareness Day will be held Friday, Aug. 9 at the Richardson Civic Center from 9 a.m.-noon.

Exotic Bird Fair at Civic Center Aug. 3

Exotic bird fans will “flock” to the Richardson City Hall/Civic Center Saturday as Bird Events in Texas hosts its fourth annual Exotic Bird Fair and Expo from 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Westbound Spring Valley Road Lane Closure Expected Near Jupiter Road

All lanes of westbound Spring Valley Road between Jupiter Road and Yale Boulevard may be closed to traffic at all times through late August due to roadway construction work, part of the 2019 Annual Street Repair Project.

August Richardson Today/Fall Rec Guide in Mailboxes

The August issue of Richardson Today was mailed earlier this week and should begin arriving in mailboxes this weekend.

Richardson Named a Top 10 U.S. Recession-Proof Housing Market

Richardson has ranked in the top 10 of the most “recession-proof” housing markets in the U.S. as determined by researchers from online financial management platform Credit Sesame.

Sales Tax Holiday Weekend Begins Aug. 9

The annual back-to-school Tax Free Holiday begins Friday, Aug. 9 and runs through Sunday, Aug. 11.

School Supply Drives Underway

Help children be ready for the start of school by donating school supplies (see list below) through one of the following programs

School Zone Signals Tested and Ready for Start of School

In preparation for the start of RISD and PISD classes, Traffic Operations began testing school zone signals this week.

City Council/City Plan Commission Discuss Collins/Arapaho Rezoning Possibilities

City staff and consultants working on the Collins/Arapaho Transit-Oriented Development and Innovation District’s Rezoning Initiative addressed a joint meeting of the City Council and the City Plan Commission Monday night, seeking feedback and guidance on key aspects of prospective zoning regulations for the 1,200-acre District.