Due to the forecast of severe weather on Saturday, April 20, all Trash Bash activities are canceled. This includes the electronics recycling and document shredding event hosted by the Richardson Citizen Police Academy Alumni Association at Richardson Square Mall, which will not be rescheduled. While the RCPAAA intends to organize another collection event in the fall, the date and location are yet to be determined. The used cooking oil and grease collection originally scheduled at First United Methodist Church Richardson will be rescheduled for a later date. However, no other events originally ..read more

Lithium-ion batteries are small, yet they store a large amount of energy. They come in different shapes and sizes and are often used to power devices such as cellphones, laptops, e-scooters and e-bikes, e-cigarettes, smoke alarms, toys and even cars. Because the lithium-ion battery can hold so much energy, if they are not used or disposed of properly, they can overheat, catch fire or even explode. The Richardson Fire Department says these batteries burn hotter and longer because they produce their own oxygen. The smoke from these specific fires also produces a toxic smoke. If you happen to enc ..read more

For the 15th year in a row, both Standard & Poor’s and Moody’s credit rating agencies have reaffirmed Richardson’s “Triple A” status, the highest possible rating available for credit worthiness. Richardson has held AAA status from Standard & Poor’s for 17 years, and this is the 15th year the City has received an Aaa rating from Moody’s.  The ratings help Richardson continue to receive the lowest interest rates possible as investments are made and bonds are sold. This year, the City plans to sell approximately $67.5 million in General Obligation Bonds, including funding for street ..read more

On Monday, April 22, Richardson residents will have the opportunity to purchase City of Richardson municipal bonds that will be sold on the open market to raise approximately $88 million as issuance of General Obligation and Certificate of Obligation bonds. The bonds will be sold in $5,000 increments and will raise money for city facilities, infrastructure improvements, and to replace equipment.  Municipal bonds pay interest to bond holders, which is exempt from federal income taxes. Those interested in purchasing Richardson bonds must do so through a brokerage firm.  Earlier this we ..read more

Thanks to good weather and changing cloud cover, the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse was visible from Richardson and enjoyed by many, with no traffic or public safety concerns connected with the eclipse reported by Richardson Police, Fire and EMS.   Richardson was in the eclipse’s path of totality, which stretched from Texas to Maine. Viewing gatherings were held throughout the city, including in the CORE District, at CityLine, at UT Dallas and at City parks; some businesses and restaurants offered “eclipse specials.”   The next total solar eclipse in the lower 48 states happens i ..read more

Project consultants gave a presentation at Monday’s City Council meeting regarding feedback received last fall during Community Summit 2 as part of the City’s Comprehensive Plan Update, a.k.a. Envision Richardson. Envision Richardson will provide clear goals, objectives and policies for development and redevelopment in Richardson for the next 20-25 years.   Monday’s presentation focused on Richardson’s 10 “PlaceTypes” (i.e. Neighborhood Residential, Community Commercial, etc.) and highlighted the community’s top preferences for secondary land use and “missing middle” housing that cou ..read more

Submissions are being accepted through Thursday, April 25 for the City’s third annual Traffic Signal Box Art Contest. “Technology and Education” is the theme for this year’s event, co-sponsored by the Richardson Rotary Club.   The contest is open to individual artists of all ages. A selection committee will review submissions and select contest finalists. The five winners will be determined according to three main criteria – creativity, adherence to the theme and artistic merit. In addition to their artwork being showcased at Richardson intersections, artists with winning entries wil ..read more

Tax Day is this Monday, April 15, and the Internal Revenue Service will have special Saturday hours at the Dallas Taxpayer Assistance Center, 1100 Commerce St., Dallas, to help area taxpayers with in-person tax prep questions.    The center will be open Saturday, April 13 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m., with no appointment required. Come prepared; there’s a checklist of needed documents at the website listed below.   The IRS encourages everyone to first check www.IRS.gov for information such as the Interactive Tax Assistant tool to answer their questions or resolve ..read more

The left lanes of northbound and southbound Custer Parkway between the Bush Turnpike and Renner Road may be closed to traffic from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. as underground boring takes place to repair wiring and fix street light outages. The work is expected to be complete by mid-July.  www.cor.net/projects ..read more

Richardson IQ®HQ, 1302 E. Collins Blvd. Admission: Free (Please RSVP here) Monday, April 15 9-10:30 a.m.   The DART Silver Line design-build contract manager, Archer Western Herzog, is hosting a free breakfast at the Richardson IQ®HQ to update the community on current and upcoming construction activities associated with the Silver Line.  ..read more