Two open houses will be held this month for the May 2 Richardson Bond and Charter elections. The events are offered as an opportunity to learn more about each measure that will be on the ballot. City staff will be available to answer questions and provide information about proposed projects and impact of amendments. 

The Animal Shelter, Eisemann Center and Sherrill Park Golf Course will remain open on Easter Sunday. All other City facilities that are typically open on Sundays will be closed and will reopen Monday following their normal operating schedules. 

The Richardson City Council has designated April as the City’s Month of Volunteerism, recognizing the important role volunteers play in supporting City programs, services and events throughout the community. The observance is intended both to acknowledge current volunteers and encourage broader participation in community service by highlighting the many ways people can get involved. 

To celebrate volunteers who go above and beyond, local nonprofit Richardson Real Heroes is accepting nominations through April 30 for its 2026 Richardson Real Hero “Annie Award.” The awards program began in 2010 and is the only citywide program that recognizes extraordinary volunteers whose work benefits the Richardson community. Selected recipients are celebrated at the Eisemann Center in late August.