Cottonwood Art Festival Voted Best Festival in Richardson for 2026
The Cottonwood Art Festival has earned top honors in the 2026 Best of Richardson Awards, celebrating its role as the city's premier arts event.
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How Richardson ISD Is Staging Its Most Layered Back-to-School Launch in Recent Memory
RISD's 2026–27 school year opens in waves, with ADSY campuses, Meet the Teacher nights, and Backpack Bash all arriving before the bell rings.
Richardson's Urban Naturalist Program Brings Wetlands Walks and Moth Night to City Parks This August
North Texas Master Naturalists lead free adult and teen programs in Richardson parks this August, covering wetlands ecology and nocturnal moths.
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Where the Screen Meets the Water: Richardson's Dive-In Movie Tradition Rolls On This August
Richardson's free Dive-In Movie series at Heights Family Aquatics Center turns summer nights into something the whole family remembers.
Blankets, Stars, and Breckinridge Park: Richardson's Free Outdoor Movie Series Rolls Through August
Richardson Parks & Recreation's free Movies in the Park series brings family film nights to Breckinridge Park each week as summer winds down.
RISD's Backpack Bash Sends Richardson Students Into the New Year Ready to Learn
Richardson ISD's Backpack Bash returns in August 2026, putting filled backpacks and school supplies in students' hands before the first bell rings.
Richardson, TX: Local History & Landmarks
A local guide to Richardson's founding story, historic sites, cultural landmarks, and the places that shaped the city residents know today.
Richardson ISD Is Replacing How It Talks to Families. Here's What That Means.
Richardson ISD rolls out ParentSquare districtwide for the 2026–27 school year, consolidating family-school communication into one platform.
Richardson's Urban Naturalist Program Turns City Parks Into a Classroom All Summer Long
From nature walks to a special Moth Night, Richardson's Urban Naturalist program offers free, registration-required events in city parks through August.
A Friday Night Out at CityLine: Live Music, Vendors, and the Ease of a Richardson Summer Evening
The CityLine Night Market returns August 14 with free live music from Jett Platt, outdoor vendors, and dining under the summer sky.
The Eisemann Center Closes Out Summer With Jazz and a Night of Fire
Richardson's performing arts venue caps summer 2026 with a jazz evening on August 20 and Benise's theatrical guitar spectacle on August 22.
Richardson's Urban Naturalist Program Turns the Spotlight on Moths This Summer
Richardson's Urban Naturalist program brings Texas Master Naturalists to local parks for nature walks, gardening classes, and a special mothing night event.
Best Places to Work Remotely in Richardson, TX
From coworking spaces in the Telecom Corridor to late-night cafés in the Core District, here are the best spots to work remotely in Richardson, TX.
Richardson CARES Applications Close July 31: What the Citizens Academy Actually Does
The application window for Richardson's 2026 Citizens Academy and Resource Education Series closes Friday, July 31. Here's what to know.
CityLine Night Market Returns August 14 With Live Music, Local Artisans, and Outdoor Dining
The Boho Market's free monthly night market hits CityLine Plaza on Aug. 14 with Jett Platt performing live. Here's what to expect.