Week In Review, Nov. 16, 2012

11/16/2012

Richardson Honored as Top 10 City Nationally for Innovative Digital Initiatives

Richardson was the only Texas municipality recognized in the top 10 in the 75,000 – 124,999 population category

11/15/2012 2:30 PM

Alamo Drafthouse Cinema to Show “The Burbs” Friday in Richardson

The screening will include five food trucks, craft beer and unique entertainment that Alamo is known for.

11/15/2012

Registration Ends Nov. 21 for Richardson’s Annual Christmas Parade

The annual tradition will take place Saturday, Dec. 1. This year’s theme is “Reindeer Games.”

11/14/2012 9:00 AM

CANCELLED - "The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales” Performance

Eisemann Center Presents Family Theatre Series show was scheduled for Sunday, Nov. 18.

11/13/2012 2:15 PM

City Council Approves RFID System Contract for Library

The project will improve the checkout process, as well as ease the tracking and sorting of Library materials.

11/13/2012 1:30 PM

Richardson Earns Gold Leadership Circle Award For Financial Transparency

The award recognizes Richardson for its efforts to make finances open and accessible.

11/12/2012 10:00 PM

National Weather Service Issues Freeze Warning for North Texas

Richardson is included in what could be the first freeze of the season.

11/12/2012 5:15 PM

Richardson Names Two New Assistant City Managers

Appointments include internal promotion and hire of Assistant City Manager from Farmers Branch.

11/09/2012 3:45 PM

City Launches New Water Customer Service Website

Residential water customers may now open, transfer or close an account online.

11/09/2012 10:00 AM

Week In Review, Nov. 9, 2012

11/09/2012

City of Richardson Wins Prestigious Creative Award for New Website Design

The 2012 MarCom Creative Award recognizes the City's outstanding performance in the category of website design.

11/08/2012 1:45 PM

Richardson Voters Approve Charter Amendment Nov. 6

Charter amendment will provide for direct election of the mayor by voters.

11/07/2012 7:00 AM

Outdoor Warning System Test

The Office of Emergency Management is scheduled to conduct the Monthly Outdoor Warning System test November 7, 2012, at noon.

11/07/2012 6:45 AM

Alamo Drafthouse Cinema to Host Free Movie Screening Nov. 16

Showing of “The Burbs” will take place at the future home of the Austin company’s first theater in the Metroplex.

11/02/2012 5:00 PM

Week In Review, Nov. 2, 2012

11/02/2012 5:00 PM

Richardson Honored For Efforts to Improve Air Quality in North Texas

Richardson named winner of the 2012 Working for Clean Air Award in the public sector under 1,000 employees category.

11/02/2012 2:15 PM

Today is Final Day of Early Voting for Nov. 6 Election

Early voting for the Nov. 6 General Election and City Charter Election will end Friday, Nov. 2. Polls will be open until 7 p.m.

11/02/2012 8:15 AM

Seventh Annual Citywide Pet Day to Take Place Saturday

Fundraiser at Owens Spring Creek Farm benefits the Richardson Animal Shelter and includes microchipping, a pet clinic, children’s activities and a Wagging Tail Walk.

11/02/2012 8:00 AM

Free Concert will Benefit The NETWORK’s Seniors’ Net Program

Woodcreek Church is hosting Song Fest, benefitting Seniors’ Net, Saturday, Nov. 3.

11/01/2012