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Free Fridays and Saturdays: CityLine's Fall Live Music Series Returns to Richardson
Free outdoor live music fills CityLine Plaza every Friday and Saturday through October, with local pop, rock, Americana, and blues acts all ages can enjoy.
OMD's First-Ever DFW Show Lands at Richardson's Eisemann Center This September
Synth-pop legends Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark make their Dallas–Fort Worth debut at the Eisemann Center on Sept. 18, 2026.
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RISD Moves Up to a 'B' Rating from the Texas Education Agency
Richardson ISD's 2025–26 TEA accountability results confirm district-wide academic growth, landing RISD a B rating for the school year.
Following the Naturalists: Richardson's Urban Naturalist Program Brings the Wild Side of the City Into Focus This Fall
Richardson's Urban Naturalist program returns this fall with nature walks, wildlife presentations, and gardening classes led by Texas Master Naturalists.
Richardson High School Earns Two Dallas County Promise Economic Mobility Awards for College Readiness
Richardson High School received two 2026 Dallas County Promise Economic Mobility Awards, recognizing the campus for college readiness and enrollment.
Every Weekend This Fall, Free Live Music Returns to CityLine
Richardson's CityLine plaza hosts free outdoor concerts every Friday and Saturday through October, welcoming lawn chairs, picnics, and leashed dogs.
Richardson, TX FAQ: What Newcomers Ask
New to Richardson, TX? Get straight answers on utilities, schools, transit, housing costs, jobs, parks, and local events from people who know the city.
What Richardson's Public Library Is Offering Teens and Adults This Fall
From Tolkien-themed terrariums to electronics workshops, Richardson Public Library's free fall programs offer something for curious minds.
Amit Tandon Brings Stand-Up to the Eisemann Center on Sept. 12
The comedian and storyteller takes the stage at Richardson's Eisemann Center on Sept. 12 at 7 p.m. Here's what to know before you go.
A New School Year, a New Way to Connect: RISD's 50 Campuses Settle Into 2026–27
Richardson ISD is underway for 2026–27, with tens of thousands of students back on campus and a new communications platform rolling out district-wide.
The Eisemann Center's Fall Lineup Brings Comedy, Music, and Theater to Richardson's Own Stage
From Persian comedy to jazz and world music, the Eisemann Center's fall 2026 season offers Richardson residents a full calendar of live arts.
Polk Street Is Getting a Full Makeover — and Downtown Richardson Will Be Different for It
Polk Street is closing for construction bringing bike lanes, sidewalks, shared parking, and a new public green space to downtown Richardson.
Richardson, TX FAQ: What Newcomers Ask
Moving to Richardson, TX? Get honest answers about schools, utilities, transit, food, housing, and more from people who know the city well.
RISD's Six Junior Highs Are Under Construction. Here's What Parents Need to Know.
Bond 2025 is reshaping all six RISD junior high campuses. Here's what the construction means for students, families, and the district's long-term vision.