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Animal Shelter Pet of the Week

Come meet this cutie pie who survived the highway! Jill was found on the highway by a sweet lady who saw her and stopped to rescue her.

2020 EDGE Awards Honor Local Philanthropic, Commercial and Environmental Achievement

Several local entities were recognized for their impact on the Richardson community at the annual Richardson EDGE awards held virtually Nov. 12. EDGE

RCT Offering Professional Outdoor Carolers for Groups, Gatherings

Repertory Company Theatre (RCT) is offering 20-minute outdoor entertainment for families, holiday gatherings and other events Nov. 28-29.

Camp Write-in Nov. 14

Young writers ages 10-17 can get encouragement and tips for writing a novel thanks to the Library’s virtual Camp Write-in.

2020 Digital Cities Survey Recognizes Leaders in Advanced Use of Analytics, Digital Inclusion, and COVID-19 Response; and Announces the 2020 Future Ready Award Winner

The Center for Digital Government (CDG) announced the winners of the 2020 Digital Cities Survey. Now in its 20th year, the annual survey recognizes cities using technology to tackle social challenges, enhance services, strengthen cybersecurity, and more.

Richardson’s fountain plaza area outside of city hall to be filled with holiday lights

Richardson Parks and Recreation Department staff have started to decorate the fountain plaza area outside of City Hall with thousands of lights to prepare for the upcoming holiday season.

Main Street trees to be delivered

A total of 100 trees are growing in a farm located in Aledo, Texas as part of Richardson’s Main Street Redevelopment project.

Richardson Public Library adjusted hours start monday, nov. 9

Starting Monday, Nov. 9 the Richardson Public Library will extend its hours to better serve Richardson students and their families. The new hours are Monday-Saturday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. and Sundays 2 p.m. – 6 p.m.

Richardson Designated a Purple Heart City

Texas representatives of the Military Order of the Purple Heart were on hand at Monday’s City Council meeting to present the Council with a metal plaque designating Richardson as a Purple Heart City.

New City Holiday Events to Include Online Shoebox Parade, Santa Chat

With the annual Richardson Christmas Parade and Santa’s Village canceled this year due to the pandemic, Parks and Recreation has come up with the ideas below to provide a new kind of parade and a new way for families to interact with Santa.