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Richardson to Temporarily Suspend Recycling and Move to Once-Per-Week Trash Service
Change in service to begin April 9 and stay in place until further notice.
04/07/2020 10:04 AM
DART Modified Weekday Schedule Effective Apr. 6
The Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART), which provides light rail and bus service to many residents in Richardson will begin operating on a modified weekday schedule until further notice starting today, April 6.
04/06/2020 4:34 PM
Call-in Commenting Now Available
The City of Richardson has established a temporary phone-in service that people can use as an alternative to appearing in person at tonight's City Council meeting for public hearing items.
04/06/2020 10:40 AM
Richardson Family Makes Masks With 3D Printers
A Richardson family that is quarantined inside their home decided to start a project to bring them closer together while giving back to the community, they are making masks for local clinics and hospitals using 3D printers.
04/03/2020 5:00 PM
Week In Review, April 3, 2020
Call-in comments to City Council meetings, RISD postpones election and Census deadline extended are part of the latest edition of Week In Review.
04/03/2020 4:30 PM
Darbey's StoryWalk Still Accessible
Darbey’s StoryWalk located outside of the Richardson Public Library is one of several places around the City still accessible to the community.
04/03/2020 11:27 AM
People with Phones Should Avoid Visiting Fire Stations
The men and women of the Richardson Fire Department are continuing to serve the community during the Coronavirus pandemic and while stations are staffed, equipped and ready to respond, firefighters don’t want people with phones coming to fire stations requesting medical assistance.
04/03/2020 8:19 AM
New Environmental Resources Newsletter Published
Each month the City of Richardson publishes an Environmental Resources Newsletter designed to keep Richardson residents informed of environmental-oriented events, news and activities.
04/02/2020 9:00 AM
'Network' In Need Of Help
During the coronavirus pandemic when many people in North Texas are quarantined at home, volunteers at the Network of Community Ministries are still hard at work providing essential services such as food, clothing and financial assistance to families in need.
04/01/2020 1:40 PM
Group Makes Masks for MRMC
It started with a post on social media, Richardson neighbors looking for ways to get involved in the fight against COVID-19 and it quickly developed into a lifesaving mission for local health care workers.
04/01/2020 1:38 PM
Outdoor Siren Test Today at Noon
Citizens are not expected to hear these sirens from inside a house or building.
04/01/2020 9:05 AM
Public ArtWalk Remains Open
Public ArtWalk Richardson remains open and available for people to visit.
03/27/2020 5:00 PM
DART to Close Indoor Waiting Areas
The Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) is temporarily closing the indoor waiting areas at all transit center locations starting at 5 p.m. Friday, March 27.
03/27/2020 2:30 PM
Week In Review, March 27, 2020
Festivals are canceled, fees waived and volunteers needed at Network are part of the latest edition of Week In Review.
03/27/2020 11:00 AM
Increase in Animal Adoptions at Shelter
The Richardson Animal Shelter is experiencing a boost in dog and cat adoptions since limiting services as a result of COVID-19. The Shelter has been operating by appointment only.
03/26/2020 5:00 PM
Donation of Masks to Fire, Police
The North Texas Collin County Taiwanese Chamber of Commerce donated several boxes filled with approximately 4,000 surgical masks for the Richardson Fire Department and the Richardson Police Department.
03/25/2020 5:00 PM
Facility Closures to Continue Until Further Notice Following Council’s Extension of Declaration of Disaster
Closures put in place to help slow the spread of COVID-19
03/25/2020 4:50 PM
Paying Utility Bills Online
The City of Richardson is offering people a different way to pay their water bill every month using electronic billing or “e-billing,” which is free, secure and convenient.
03/24/2020 4:30 PM
Richardson Cancels Spring Cottonwood Art Festival And 28th Annual Wildflower! Arts & Music Festival
51st Annual Cottonwood Art Festival’s Fall Celebration Still Scheduled for October 3-4, 2020
03/24/2020 4:02 PM
Richardson Provides Clarification on Definitions For “Essential Business”
Business operators are directed to use guidelines to self-assess operations to determine if they are essential.
03/24/2020 1:15 PM