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Recycling Services Remain Offline Until Further Notice
Residential recycling remains temporarily out of service until either a near-term solution or facility replacement can be found.
01/04/2017
Week In Review, Dec. 30, 2016
A series of weekly messages from the Mayor and City Council to help Richardson residents and businesses keep up to date on events at City Hall.
12/30/2016
Richardson Recycling Impacts Related To Plano Center Fire
Richardson recycling service impacted by a fire at a recycling center in Plano.
12/29/2016
Week In Review, Dec. 22, 2016
A series of weekly messages from the Mayor and City Council to help Richardson residents and businesses keep up to date on events at City Hall.
12/22/2016
UPDATE: Water Main Repair Work; Continued Request For Conservation
The City is conducting emergency water main repairs near Floyd Road and Lookout Drive after a water main failure.
12/22/2016
City of Richardson Christmas/New Year’s Holiday Schedule
Holiday schedule regarding city facilities and services.
12/20/2016
Richardson City Manager Appoints New Fire Chief
Assistant Fire Chief Curtis Poovey will lead the department; continuing 23-year career with the service
12/19/2016 10:00 AM
Week In Review, Dec. 16, 2016
A series of weekly messages from the Mayor and City Council to help Richardson residents and businesses keep up to date on events at City Hall.
12/16/2016
Four Cities Unite to Request Water Rate Relief
Garland, Mesquite, Plano and Richardson have paid $178 million for unused water under outdated rate methodology
12/14/2016 10:15 AM
Week In Review, Dec. 9, 2016
A series of weekly messages from the Mayor and City Council to help Richardson residents and businesses keep up to date on events at City Hall.
12/09/2016
Bush Central Barkway is Open
After being closed due to weather, Bush Central Barkway is back open.
12/08/2016 8:15 AM
Monthly Siren Test to Last Longer Today
The full test allows the system to work through one complete warning cycle as would be done during times of emergency.
12/07/2016 10:15 AM
Bush Central Barkway Temporarily Closed
Due to weather, Bush Central Barkway is currently closed. Updates will be provided on the weather phone line at 972-744-4310 (option 9) and on this page.
12/06/2016 9:00 AM
Winterization of Restrooms & Drinking Fountains
Parks and Recreation Department staff have begun the winterization of restrooms and drinking fountains in parks across the city. This is required to prevent pipes from freezing and bursting when temperatures drop below freezing. From now through spring, restrooms and drinking fountains will remain closed. The only exception is the restroom at Bush Central Barkway, which has pipes designed to withstand freezing temperatures. The drinking fountains for humans and dogs at the Bush Central Barkway will remain off throughout winter, but the sinks inside the restrooms will remain operational.
12/05/2016 4:00 PM
Public Recycling Containers Temporarily Relocated
Containers will be located at Cottonwood Park through Dec. 14.
12/05/2016
Richardson's 44th Annual Christmas Parade and Saturday Activities at Santa’s Village Canceled Due to Weather
Activities have been canceled due to weather forecasts that call for a high probability of heavy rain and cold temperatures throughout the day.
12/02/2016 2:00 PM
Christmas Parade Weather Update
The Richardson Christmas Parade is a rain or shine event. If severe weather occurs, please call the weather hotline at 972-744-4301(option 8) for the status of the parade.
12/02/2016 9:00 AM
Week In Review, Dec. 2, 2016
A series of weekly messages from the Mayor and City Council to help Richardson residents and businesses keep up to date on events at City Hall.
12/02/2016
Santa's Village Hometown Thursday Tickets Available
Hometown Thursday tickets for Santa's Village are now available at Heights Recreation Center, Huffhines Recreation Center and City Hall.
11/29/2016 4:00 PM
Week In Review, Nov. 23, 2016
A series of weekly messages from the Mayor and City Council to help Richardson residents and businesses keep up to date on events at City Hall.
11/23/2016