Northbound and southbound Floyd Road between Campbell Road and Lawnmeadow Drive may be narrowed to traffic and the right turn lane of westbound Campbell onto northbound Floyd may be closed to traffic from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. so fiber optic installation work can take place. The work is expected to take place through late April, weather permitting.

Executive Drive West just south of Security Row may be down to one lane, with flaggers present to alternate the movement of traffic, from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. so utility work can take place. The work is expected to take place through late February, weather permitting.

Richardson’s Santa’s Village begins its final weekend of the 2025 holiday season tonight at Huffhines Park, 1500 Apollo Rd., continuing through Sunday. The annual free event includes time-treasured “dwellings” along with interactive activities in each; free photos with Santa; live entertainment; concessions for sale, and free parking.

The Richardson Fire Department (RFD) delivered a truckload of items (including 1,640 toys!) to Network of Community Ministries earlier this week, the culmination of RFD’s annual Toy and Food Drive that began Nov. 24. The donations will be used by Network to help make the holiday season (and the months beyond) brighter for families in need.