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STR Temporary Moratorium Expired this Week
The temporary moratorium on short-term rental registration expired Monday, Aug. 25. The moratorium went into effect in May to allow City staff time to use new software to inventory STR...
Testing Underway on Silver Line Bridge Lighting
This week, crews began testing the accent lighting on the recently installed arches on the Silver Line bridge over US 75. The testing and calibration will continue to take place over the...
Last Weekend for Clear the Shelters; Adoption Fees Waived
This is the final weekend for the annual Clear the Shelters event at the Richardson Animal Shelter. Adoption fees are being waived during the month of August, offering people a chance to save money as they welcome a new member to...
Demolition of Building Adjacent to Animal Shelter to Begin Next Week, Some Shelter Parking May be Affected
Demolition of the former Family Medical Building on Plano Road next to the Richardson Animal Shelter is scheduled to begin Aug. 31. A construction fence will be installed around the site, and some parking spaces near the fence may be unavailable during the work....
City Manager Recognized for 30 Years of Service to the City of Richardson
At Monday’s meeting, the Richardson City Council presented a proclamation to City Manager Don Magner recognizing his 30 years of service to the City of Richardson and his commitment to the North Texas region. Don began work in Richardson in 1996 and served in...
Annual Peanut Butter Drive Begins Tuesday
The annual North Texas Food Bank Peanut Butter Drive kicks off Tuesday, with several locations in Richardson where peanut butter jars can be dropped off. Locations include: Network of Community Ministries, 1500 International...
Registration Open for Cottonwood Art Festival Sidewalk Chalk Art Contest
The sidewalk is your canvas at the annual Chalk the Walk Art Contest at Cottonwood Art Festival. Artists have the opportunity to bring to life a masterpiece of their choice on the sidewalks of Cottonwood Park on Oct. 3-4 and a chance...
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Vendor Applications Now Open for Culture in The CORE
Applications opened Thursday for vendors at the upcoming Culture in...
Spots Still Available for Kids Markets at Huffhines Harvest Festival
In partnership with Huffhines Harvest Fest, Kids Markets is returning to...
Vendor Applications Open for Culture in The CORE Food and Music Festival
The Culture in The CORE Food and Music Festival is scheduled for noon-4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, at Interurban Common in Richardson’s Downtown Neighborhood.
City Hosts Annual Family 4th Celebration at Breckinridge Park
The City of Richardson’s Parks and Recreation Department successfully held its annual Family 4th Celebration at Breckinridge Park on Saturday, July 4.
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City of Richardson Announces Celestica Expansion at Telecom Parkway Campus
The City of Richardson is pleased to announce that Celestica, a global leader in data center infrastructure and advanced technology solutions, will expand its operations at 2801 Telecom Parkway, reinforcing the city’s position as a hub for advanced manufacturing and technology-based employment.
Celestica Expands Telecom Parkway Campus
Celestica, a global provider of data center infrastructure and advanced technology solutions, will significantly expand its operations at 2801 Telecom Parkway. The company has renewed leases for two existing buildings and signed a new lease for a 343,000-square-foot facility currently under construction, bringing its total footprint at the site to approximately 1 million square feet through 2036.The expansion is expected to retain nearly 400 existing jobs and create almost 2,300 new permanent positions over the next two years, strengthening Richardson’s advanced manufacturing sector and boosting high-tech employment opportunities across the region.
City Recognized for Partnership in Belt + Main Development
Staff from Catalyst Urban Development were on hand at Monday’s City Council meeting to present the City with the Urban Land Institute’s (ULI) 2026 Innovation in Development Practice Award, which was received by Catalyst in April for the Belt + Main Development. The presentation recognized the City’s partnership in bringing the mixed-used development to life in The CORE District and its commitment to reinvest in and reinvigorate this historic area of Richardson.
“PM Pints” Next Thursday
Richardson IQ®HQ, 1302 E. Collins Blvd.Admission: Free; RSVP Thursday, June 185-7 p.m. June’s edition of...
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Household Chemical Collection Center Available for Richardson Residents
Richardson residents needing to dispose of household hazardous waste can take items to the Home Chemical Collection Center, 11234 Plano Rd. in Dallas. Accepted materials include aerosol cans, vehicle fluids, batteries,...
Consider Keystone Species When Planning Your Landscaping
Consider Keystone Species When Planning Your Landscaping Keystone plants are native species that support the caterpillars and native bees that are necessary for a healthy ecosystem. The Dallas County...
Mosquito Spraying Continues; Remember the “4 Ds” of Protection
This week, Richardson had mosquitoes test positive for the West Nile virus for the fifth time this year. The City of Richardson conducts ground spraying in neighborhood zones with positive traps. Though no human cases of the disease have...
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Lego Display at Richardson Police Department Lobby
A massive replica of the City’s Public Safety Campus, built entirely out of LEGO bricks, is now on display in the Richardson Police Department lobby....
Richardson Public Services Hosted Annual Equipment Rod-E-O
As part of National Public Works Week, May 17-23, the City held its fifth annual Heavy Equipment Road-E-O. Public Services Employees competed in two events using a backhoe loader to perform activities like stacking tires and putting softballs into small...
Community Shows Appreciation for Public Services Crews
For National Public Works Week, the community shared messages of appreciation to thank the crews who keep Richardson running smoothly every day. Public Services staff work to maintain streets and water lines, collect trash and recycling, and respond when needed most....