http://www.cor.net// This is the syndication feed for City of Richardson, TXFri, 24 May 2013 14:24:27 -0500We invite you to join us as we celebrate the opening of the NEW Heights Recreation Center and "Rocket" Public Art Piece with a Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening Celebration at 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 28!http://www.cor.net//index.aspx?page=73&recordid=867Mon, 20 May 2013 10:00:00 -0500http://www.cor.net//index.aspx?page=73&recordid=867&date=20130520100451New fees for daily admission and annual memberships at Huffhines and Heights Recreation Centers go into effect Wednesday, May 15th. The fees are comparable to those for nearby facilities that offer similar amenities and hours.  In addition to offering discounted fees to Richardson residents,...http://www.cor.net//index.aspx?page=73&recordid=863Mon, 20 May 2013 09:00:00 -0500http://www.cor.net//index.aspx?page=73&recordid=863&date=20130520094220Just in time for Wildflower! Richardson’s Arts and Music Festival is the City Parks and Recreation Department’s first ever app for the festival designed pro bono by four students from The University of Texas at Dallas (UT Dallas). The free app (iOS and Android) will be available on...http://www.cor.net//index.aspx?page=73&recordid=860Thu, 16 May 2013 08:30:00 -0500http://www.cor.net//index.aspx?page=73&recordid=860&date=20130516031742The Richardson City Council celebrated the opening of a new pedestrian bridge in Breckinridge Park on Wednesday with a ribbon cutting. The 100-foot fabricated timber truss bridge over the Beck Branch of Rowlett Creek was completed in March and replaces a historical bridge that was destroyed when...http://www.cor.net//index.aspx?page=73&recordid=850Thu, 09 May 2013 13:00:00 -0500http://www.cor.net//index.aspx?page=73&recordid=850&date=20130509015441It's almost SUMMER and the Richardson Parks & Recreation Department Aquatics Division is offering a FREE swim lesson on June 1, 2013 at Glenville Pool from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon.  If you are interested in participating, please contact Huffhines Recreation Center at (972) 744-7881 to...http://www.cor.net//index.aspx?page=73&recordid=848Thu, 09 May 2013 08:00:00 -0500http://www.cor.net//index.aspx?page=73&recordid=848&date=20130509080959Atmos Energy will be in Foxboro Park performing utility maintenance activities. These activities will include plant cutting and removal as well as digging. Work will take place over the new couple of weeks until the job is complete. The Richardson Parks & Recreation is aware of the issue and...http://www.cor.net//index.aspx?page=73&recordid=846Wed, 08 May 2013 15:00:00 -0500http://www.cor.net//index.aspx?page=73&recordid=846&date=20130508025546The City Council on Monday expressed support for a feasibility study to explore the possibility of a partnership with the Spring Valley Athletic Association to expand the existing offerings at Huffhines Recreation Center to include multi-use courts. The SVAA board approved nearly $26,000 to cover...http://www.cor.net//index.aspx?page=73&recordid=819Wed, 24 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0500http://www.cor.net//index.aspx?page=73&recordid=819&date=20130424125338Shelby Celeste Thornton, a senior at Naaman Forest High School from Sachse, will perform alongside Elton John tribute artist Rocket Man on the classic duet, “Don’t Go Breaking My Heart,” at Wildflower! Richardson’s Arts & Music Festival set for May 17-19 at Galatyn Park...http://www.cor.net//index.aspx?page=73&recordid=817Tue, 23 Apr 2013 14:45:00 -0500http://www.cor.net//index.aspx?page=73&recordid=817&date=20130423025906The City Council heard updates on the construction of Durham Park and a pedestrian bridge in Breckinridge Park at its work session Monday. Both projects are funded through the 2010 Bond Program. Construction of Durham Park is on schedule, with completion expected at the end of May. The City...http://www.cor.net//index.aspx?page=73&recordid=802Thu, 18 Apr 2013 10:45:00 -0500http://www.cor.net//index.aspx?page=73&recordid=802&date=20130418123949For the seventh year, an important part of the spring Cottonwood Art Festival – to be held May 4-5, 2013 – is the Emerging Artists program. Richardson-area art students selected for this honor receive scholarships and awards, and have their work displayed at the award-winning, juried...http://www.cor.net//index.aspx?page=73&recordid=779Fri, 12 Apr 2013 08:00:00 -0500http://www.cor.net//index.aspx?page=73&recordid=779&date=20130412090010Registration began Friday, March 1, for Richardson’s Summer Day Camp Program, which provides children ages 5 to 15 fun indoor and outdoor activities. Swim lesson registration also begins Friday. Each series of camps includes eight separate weeklong sessions, beginning June 17 and ending...http://www.cor.net//index.aspx?page=73&recordid=699Thu, 28 Feb 2013 13:00:00 -0600http://www.cor.net//index.aspx?page=73&recordid=699&date=20130418124418