Week in Review, Nov. 13, 2026

Nov. 13, 2026

This is the latest edition of Week In Review - a series of weekly messages from the Mayor and City Council to help Richardson residents and businesses keep up to date on municipal events. If you would like to sign up to receive this in a weekly e-mail click here.

Throughout the year, the City Council or City Plan Commission will hold meetings on topics of significant interest to local neighborhoods or the community in general. Links to view all City Council or City Plan Commission meeting documents that may have topics of interest to you can be found here:

City Council | City Plan Commission

City Council meetings can be watched live online at www.cor.net/CITV.

Library Grand Reopening Set for Nov. 21
The Richardson Public Library will reopen to the public at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 21. The day will feature performances from local arts groups, as well as activities including arts and crafts, a scavenger hunt and demonstrations of the equipment from the Library's makerspace. The Library will also be unveiling two new Library card designs.

The renovations were funded through the voter-approved 2021 Bond Program. The Library features an additional 6,000 square feet of useable space following the renovations, which resulted in new floorplans on all four of the Library's levels. The entrance to the Library was moved to the southeast side of the building and a glass-enclosed staircase was added to the building's exterior. Additional features include an enlarged children's storytime room, expanded teen areas with dedicated study rooms and an expanded local history section.

Although in the same location, the Library's new address is 421 W. Arapaho Rd. For more information, visit www.cor.net/Library.

Council Briefed on Enhancement Areas
The City Council received a briefing at Monday's meeting from Development Services staff regarding the City's three existing Enhancement Areas to establish a baseline understanding of each area.

These areas and their previously approved visions are:

Council was supportive of the existing visions for each of the three areas. Staff will take the feedback it received Monday night and come back before Council at a future date to discuss land uses and other considerations in each of the three areas.

Watch Monday night's presentation

Associa Announces Expansion Plans at Richardson Campus
Richardson-based Associa is continuing to invest in its global headquarters campus with plans for an approximately $8 million expansion at 1300 Lookout Dr.

The project, known as Creekview III, will add a new two-story, 23,000-square-foot office building with space for corporate events and company operations. Construction is tentatively scheduled to begin next month, with completion anticipated by the end of next year.

The expansion builds on Associa's 2024 decision to relocate and consolidate its corporate headquarters in Richardson, a project representing a planned $55.5 million investment over three years. This next phase reflects the company's continued commitment to Richardson and the type of business retention, expansion and reinvestment the City works to support as companies grow.

Playground Open Houses Scheduled for Creek Hollow, Richland and Huffhines Parks
Improvements are on the way for playgrounds at Creek Hollow Park, Huffhines Park and Richland Park as part of the voter-approved 2026 Bond Program. These three playgrounds are the first scheduled for replacement through the program which includes funding for 10 neighborhood playgrounds.

The City has partnered with Whirlix, a local playground design company, to develop preliminary designs for each location. Community members will have an opportunity to review the proposed designs and share feedback during public meetings scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 21, at the following times:

Each open house will take place at its respective park, with preliminary concepts specific to that playground on display.

The designs are still in the early stages, and the open houses will provide an opportunity for residents to see the proposed direction for each playground and share whether the concepts are on the right track. Feedback on equipment, colors and layouts will help the City refine the designs as the projects move forward.

FEMA National Emergency Test Nov. 17
FEMA, in coordination with the Federal Communications Commission, will conduct a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System at approximately 1:20 p.m. CST on Tuesday, Nov. 17. Through this test, FEMA will assess how participating broadcasters and other communications providers receive and relay a national test message to the public.

FEMA is required by law to conduct a nationwide test of the public alert and warning system at least once every three years. These tests evaluate the operational readiness and effectiveness of external Emergency Alert System participants and the infrastructure they use to relay national emergency messages to the public. Emergency Alert System participants include radio and television broadcasters, cable systems, satellite radio and television providers, and wireline video providers.

The test message may be delivered as audio, on-screen text or both, depending on the provider. After the test concludes, normal programming will resume.

See more information on the 2026 Nationwide Emergency Alert System Test

City to Participate in Workforce Solutions for North Central Texas Job Fair
The City of Richardson is participating in Workforce Solutions' Hiring Red, White & You! statewide hiring event in Allen. The event, now in its 15th year, connects Texas veterans, transitioning service members, military spouses and job seekers with employers who value what they bring.

Job seekers can register for free at www.dfwjobs.com/rwy.

Details

City Council Approves 2027 Meeting Calendar
At Monday's meeting, the City Council approved its 2027 meeting calendar. The calendar includes 38 meetings, with meetings held on Monday evenings at 6 p.m. For those not able to attend in person, the meetings are livestreamed on the City's website at www.cor.net/CITV, where they are also available to watch on-demand following the meeting.

Meetings held on the first and third Mondays of the month are generally work sessions, while meetings held on the second and fourth Mondays are generally regular business meetings. Meetings are not held the fifth Monday of the month.

See the 2027 City Council Meeting Calendar

Lane Closure on Main Street West of Downtown
In two phases, there may be alternate closure of the left and center lanes and then center and right lanes of westbound Main Street between Interurban Street and US 75 from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. for the replacement of a gas line. Additionally, southbound Interurban Street between Wheeler Street and Main Street, and the sidewalk on the west side of Interurban, may be closed during the same time period. Work is expected to wrap up in late March, weather permitting.

Overnight Closure for NTTA Maintenance
Eastbound President George Bush Turnpike (PGBT) to the northbound US 75 direct-connector ramp will be closed from 10 p.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 13-14 so the North Texas Tollway Authority can conduct routine maintenance. Message boards will be placed nearby to alert drivers of the closure.

Drivers will take the Alma Road exit ramp and turn right on Alma Road before making a left onto Renner Road. They will then make a left onto the US 75 frontage road to enter northbound US 75.

All closures are subject to weather conditions and will be postponed, if necessary.

To see what is coming up in Richardson, subscribe to our free weekly Things to Do newsletters. The newsletter comes out each Wednesday and will help you plan your weekend and find things to do locally.

Sign Up: Link

Recycling Spotlight: Don't "Bag Within the Bag"
Celebrate America Recycles Day (Sunday, Nov. 15) by learning more about recycling and keeping up with what materials are accepted by Richardson. Staff at Republic Services, Richardson's recycler, say that one simple thing people can do to be better recyclers is to not put bagged/bundled recycling materials within Richardson's blue bags-i.e. a "bag within a bag," or placing recyclables into plastic or paper bags before placing into the blue bag. This practice slows down the recycling process, not to mention that plastic bags can get tangled in recycling machinery.

Instead, placing each item in the blue bag individually allows Republic to sort recyclables faster and more efficiently, keeping costs down and ensuring that as many items as possible become quality materials that can be turned into new products.

View the how to recycle video

City's "Cease the Grease" Begins Next Tuesday
As the holidays near, it's time to start thinking about your kitchen sink and pipes. The day after Thanksgiving is called "Brown Friday" because it's the busiest day of the year for plumbers. The fat, oil and grease residue left over from cooking will harden after being poured down the drain and could result in clogged pipes. If you're cooking for the Christmas holiday or the New Year as well, the same concern applies.

You can save hundreds and possibly thousands of dollars in plumbing bills by helping to "Cease the Grease." Instead of pouring grease down the drain, you can take it to the City's Holiday Grease Roundup and recycle it for free. This year, the City is offering two opportunities for you to do so.

Bring cooled oil/grease in rigid plastic containers with screw-top lids (the container the oil came in may work) and simply drive up, place the container(s) in the collection bin and drive off. (DO NOT POUR oil/grease out.) Please note that motor oil and other automotive fluid will not be accepted.

Details

Visit the Holiday Grease Roundup website

www.cor.net/EPI

911 Dispatcher ($57,524 - $79,894 Salary)
The Police Department is looking for an individual who can operate various telecommunications equipment, dispatch and deploy public safety units, notify other support services and, provide pre-arrival emergency medical instructions. High school diploma or G.E.D. certificate required. CPR certification and Emergency Medical Dispatch certification (through IAED), TCOLE Basic Telecommunicator Proficiency Certificate and TX Telecommunicator License required, or must be obtained within one year of hire. Texas Driver's License, Class C, required.

Driver/Loader - Recycling ($46,405 - $61,514 Salary)
The Public Services Department is looking for an individual who can drive and operate a rear load vehicle in the collection of residential refuse, brush and bulky items and/or recyclable material. Work in a small crew to collect, load, transport, and dispose of refuse, garbage, recycling, and brush. Perform other related work as required. Completion of eleventh grade required. High School Diploma or GED preferred. Experience may be substituted for education requirements. Applicable Texas Commercial Learner's Permit is required within 1 month of hire. Texas Commercial Driver's License, Class B, is required within 6 months of hire.

Animal Services Kennel Attendant (PT) ($22 - $24 hourly)
Animal Services is looking for an individual who can provide care for the shelter animals including feeding, watering, exercising, grooming and cleaning cages of all types. Assist Animal Services Officers and other staff as requested. Monitor and observe animals for signs of aggression, illness and provide customer support as needed. Works rotating shifts including weekends. High school diploma, Texas Driver's License, Class C, required.

www.cor.net/Jobs

Pet of the Week
Meet Nala, a 2-year-old female dog with a heart full of joy. Nala's sweet and energetic nature makes her the perfect companion for adventure and fun. She's incredibly friendly, always ready to greet everyone with enthusiasm. While she's not a fan of being restrained, her love for freedom adds to her charming personality. Nala would thrive in a home that loves activity as much as she does and appreciates a spirited, loving canine friend.

For information about animals available for adoption, visit the Animal Shelter's web page here.

City Council Links

Council MembersMeeting Agendas and Documents
Videos

To read previous Week in Reviews,

visit www.cor.net/WIR.