City of Richardson Texas

Congratulations to the latest graduates of the Richardson CARES program! This evening the City Council presented class participants with their certificates of completion for taking part in the Citizens Academy & Resource Education Series (CARES). CARES empowers community members with an insider's perspective on the inner workings of Richardson’s municipal government. Over the past weeks, participants gained valuable knowledge about our city's services, from public safety and utilities to parks and administration. CARES is open to anyone who lives or works in Richardson. Applications for the next cohort will open in June.

In the hustle and bustle of our careers, it’s easy to let certain passions fall by the wayside, whether it’s learning an instrument or picking up a brush to put paint to paper. At the Richardson Senior Center, however, retirees are discovering the time and freedom to explore new interests and expand their horizons in ways they couldn’t before. We recently visited with a few of them to share their inspiring stories on other social media channels and thought it would be nice to share here too.

This time last week Erik Cardo, an irrigation specialist with the Parks and Recreation Department, was helping with the setup of the Huffhines Harvest Festival. He is #MakingADifference by doing his part in ensuring these events are ready for everyone to enjoy Visit https://lnkd.in/gJ7tB7QX to explore jobs within the City including seasonal and part-time positions. #RichardsonMakeADifference

Development Services Department staff were recognized tonight by the Mayor and Council in recognition of Community Planning Month which celebrates the work planners do to improve the well-being of all people living in our communities through long-term, comprehensive planning for the future. For more information about the Development Services Department, visit https://lnkd.in/gNKC6Kzz. #RichardsonMakingADifference

Congratulations to Jonathan Winters, CPRP and the entire City of Richardson Texas Parks & Recreation Department on a very successful 2024 Corporate Challenge! And a very special thank you to State Farm and all of our other partners for sponsoring this unrivaled 10-week Olympic-style competition. This year we raised more than $200,000 for Special Olympics Texas, who we are proud to support. See you next year’s opening ceremony in August 2025!

Congratulations to these four amazing professionals who were recognized today at Altrusa Richardson’s Annual Outstanding Women of Today Luncheon & Awards Presentation. The City of Richardson Texas is proud to support Altrusa in recognizing these leaders for their dedication and commitment to providing exceptional programs, services and experiences to our residents and other stakeholders. Congratulations: Kelly Keller Dianna Lawrence, CFEE, CPRP Meredith Hudson Watkins Mechelle West

Our Solid Waste Management Team is looking forward to connecting with the community during an open house tonight that will gather feedback for an update to the City’s Solid Waste Master Plan (SWMP). The plan outlines strategies for trash, recycling, and Brush and Bulky Item Collection (BABIC), setting the City’s long-term approach to managing waste. Elements of the plan looks at things like environmental protection, ways to reduce waste, and finding cost efficiencies. The open house will be tonight (Tuesday, Oct. 8) from 6-8 p.m. at Richardson City Hall, located at 2360 Campbell Creek Blvd., Suite 525.

Our Solid Waste Management Team is looking forward to connecting with the community during an open house tomorrow that will gather feedback for an update to the City’s Solid Waste Master Plan (SWMP). The plan outlines strategies for trash, recycling, and Brush and Bulky Item Collection (BABIC), setting the City’s long-term approach to managing waste. Elements of the plan looks at things like environmental protection, ways to reduce waste, and finding cost efficiencies. The open house will be tomorrow (Tuesday, Oct. 8) from 6-8 p.m. at Richardson City Hall, located at 2360 Campbell Creek Blvd., Suite 525.

Congratulations to the Richardson Police Department on a very successful National Night Out. The City of Richardson Texas turned out en mass to demonstrate their support for our first responders by Turning the Town Blue! Tonight we strengthened our neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships while sending a message to criminals letting them know that Richardson’s neighborhoods are organized and fighting back.

People lined up once again today for the second Richardson Replants giveaway, held in conjunction with National Night Out. At one of tonight’s locations, more than half of the trees were claimed within the first 20 minutes, while at another location we visited, there was just one tree left in less than an hour. Richardson Replants was created by the City Council to help restore the community’s tree canopy after severe impacts from a severe weather event in May that downed many trees across the community and North Texas region. The next giveaway event is scheduled to take place this weekend from 1-2 p.m. at the Library's Tree Care with the Texas Trees Foundation event at the City Council Chamber (enter at City Hall - the entrance closest to the intersection of Plano and Greenville) 2360 Campbell Creek Blvd., Ste. 500. Visit https://lnkd.in/ggTZbCvf for information on other giveaway events set for Oct. 19 and Nov. 1.