'Sidewalk Chalk Challenge'

Staff with the Richardson Parks and Recreation Department have created a fun activity for people called the Sidewalk Chalk Challenge which helps keep families active in the outdoors while enjoying local parks.

04/30/2020 8:08 AM

Wildflower Season Is In Full Blossom

If you have already noticed the rows of beautiful colors at traffic medians, trails and parks in Richardson that means wildflower season is in full blossom.

04/29/2020 11:36 AM

'Star Wars' Fan Lifts Spirits in Richardson

Richardson resident, Rob Johnson, is working on raising spirits during the coronavirus pandemic by dressing up like a stormtrooper, one of the iconic characters from Star Wars and holding up signs that help make people smile.

04/28/2020 2:32 PM

Week In Review, April 24, 2020

Normal trash and recycling service begins Monday, retail to go available and City Council updated on budget are part of the latest edition of Week In Review.

04/24/2020 5:00 PM

DART delivers food to families

Bus drivers with Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) are making special deliveries every Thursday for the next month to Richardson families impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.

04/24/2020 4:24 PM

'RCT 360' now online

The Repertory Company Theatre is finding new ways to continue entertaining and educating the Richardson community during the coronavirus pandemic. The group, which is supported by the City’s Cultural Arts Grants recently launched a new web series called RCT 360.

04/24/2020 4:21 PM

Trash, recycling to resume normal services

The City of Richardson will resume normal residential recycling service and twice-weekly trash pickup effective Monday, April 27. The services have been operating on a modified schedule since April 9 due to staffing shortages created by COVID-19. Staffing levels have returned to enable normal collec

04/24/2020 10:41 AM

Trash, recycling resume normal services April 27

Residential recycling service and twice-weekly trash pickup will resume effective Monday, April 27. The services had been operating on a modified schedule since April 9 due to staffing shortages created by COVID-19.

04/24/2020 10:31 AM

'Richardson Strong' Signs

There are several signs with encouraging words popping up in Richardson neighborhoods that are helping people get through the Coronavirus pandemic. The signs read “Richardson Strong” and it’s also providing support for the Network of Community Ministries.

04/23/2020 3:49 PM

Week In Review, April 17, 2020

Sherrill Park re-opens, City receives Silver Star and call-in comments to CPC meetings are part of the latest edition of Week In Review.

04/17/2020 4:00 PM

'Network' Volunteers Deliver Food to Seniors

The Network of Community Ministries continues to provide essential services such as food, clothing and financial assistance to families in Richardson. Since the Coronavirus pandemic, requests for food assistance has increased and so has the need for volunteers.

04/16/2020 8:30 AM

Sherrill Park Golf Course Re-Opening Under New Guidelines

04/15/2020 2:59 PM

Second Recycling Bin Added

A second drop-off recycling bin has been added and is now available for people to use at the Richardson Service Center parking lot located at 1260 Columbia Dr.

04/14/2020 11:54 AM

Drop-Off Recycling Locations Now Available

The City of Richardson has set up a second drop-off recycling location while residential recycling remains temporarily suspended due to impacts related to COVID-19.

04/13/2020 2:38 PM

Sherrill Park Golf Course Temporarily Closing

04/10/2020 6:34 PM

Quarantined Cabaret

Many theaters across the country have temporarily closed due to impacts related to COVID-19 leaving many local artists without a stage to perform, but a recently created Facebook group called Quarantined Cabaret is helping actors, singers and dancers in Richardson perform again.

04/10/2020 4:07 PM

Keeping Sanitation Workers Safe

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued new guidelines to help slow the spread of COVID-19 and keep sanitation workers safe.

04/10/2020 4:06 PM

Week In Review, April 10, 2020

City Council briefed on COVID-19, trash pick-up schedule changed and recycling service suspended are part of the latest edition of Week In Review.

04/10/2020 4:00 PM

Changes to Trash & Recycling Service

The City of Richardson is temporarily suspending recycling services until further notice and reducing trash collection due to COVID-19 starting Thursday, April 9.

04/09/2020 2:09 PM

City Leaders Updated on Covid-19 Developments

The City of Richardson is making a few changes to the way services is provided to the community to help in the fight against COVID-19.

04/07/2020 6:00 PM