City of Richmond, Texas - Government

06/16/2026

Eighteen-plus years in, and Derek Gipson still finds something new every day. As the fleet supervisor in our Fleet Department, he's the reason city vehicles stay safe and dependable, no matter what new technology rolls through the shop. Behind every truck, mower, and patrol car that's ready to go is someone like Derek making sure it stays that way.

Thank you, Derek, for keeping Richmond running.

06/16/2026

We introduce Linda Cruz, recognized for 10 Years of Service with the City of Richmond's Human Resource team. 🌟

Linda was presented her 10 Year plaque from Mayor Becky Haas. Linda works hard for every member of this city team and serves team members with such grace. We all appreciate Linda's dedication to the city organization!

Thank you, Linda for your hard work and dedication to the City of Richmond Team. 😃

06/16/2026

Join us on Tuesday, JUNE 30, for an engaging session designed to help small business owners evaluate their financial and operational health while discovering new opportunities for growth.

Register at https://business.cfbca.org/chamber-events/Details/small-business-breakfast-2026-1725979?sourceTypeId=Website

06/16/2026

We introduce a valuable team member for Years of Service to the City of Richmond at yesterday's Commission meeting.

Stephen Polinski, our Technology Officer in the Police Department was recognized for 30 years of Service with the City. You can imagine Officer Polinski has experienced a different world of technology today compared to when he began his time with Richmond 30 years ago!?
Thank You Stephen, for your hard work and dedication to the city, community and fellow Command staff over these last 30 Years!

06/16/2026

Weather Update!

Heavy rain and thunderstorms are predicted for the next few days. There is a possibility of localized flooding through at least Thursday. Rainfall totals of 4-7 inches are probable. Isolated amounts of 10-15 inches are possible. It appears that the Brazos River in Richmond will remain below flood levels at this time.

Rainfall rates of 2-5 inches per hour are possible. With this amount of rain in a short period, there will be flooding on some of our streets. Please remove all loose debris from your yard which could float away and block drainage.

In addition to the front that is causing rain there is a tropical disturbance that will add moisture to our already wet week outlook. The disturbance may pass along the Texas coast/northwestern Gulf late Tuesday or Wednesday and try to develop into a
brief tropical depression. There is currently a 60% chance of development, but increasing chances are possible over the next 24 hours.

Potential Impacts, regardless of development, to Southeast Texas:
Increased risk of heavy rain.

Please do not drive through flooded areas, “Turn Around, Don’t Drown”

06/15/2026

🎵 MOTOWN MUSIC IS STILL ON!
The rain may have canceled our last market, but the music is back!
Join us June 19 for a special summer market featuring live Motown music, food trucks, Father's Day shopping, and family fun in Historic Downtown Richmond.
🎤 Karaoke with Dad • 🍔 Food Trucks • 🛍️ Local Shopping • 🍻 Downtown Fun
📅 Friday, June 19, 2026
⏰ 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 City Hall Park
402 Morton Street
Richmond, TX
Celebrate Dad with an evening of shopping, dining, music, and family fun in Historic Downtown Richmond!
Enjoy:
🔥 Hot Deals from 50+ Local Vendors
🛍️ Unique Father's Day Gifts
🍔 Food Trucks & Sweet Treats
🎸 Live Music
🎯 Family Activities
🍻 Downtown Dining & Nightlife
🎤 Karaoke with Dad!
🎤 Dad & Me Karaoke Challenge
Visit Richmond Farmers Market Facebook and Instagram page to see more details.

Mayor Becky Haas
Comm. Terry Gaul
Comm. Barry Beard
Comm. Carl Drozd
Comm. Alex BeMent

06/15/2026

Richmond City Offices will be closed on Friday, June 19th for the Juneteenth Holiday. Essential personnel continue working to serve our residents.

GFL Environmental Services in the City of Richmond will be running normal collection schedules.

06/12/2026

👉 LIVE ON THE BRAZOS — June 25th!! 👈

Richmond’s brand-new Summer Concert Series kicks off Thursday, June 25th from 6:30–8:30 PM at Wessendorff Park in downtown Richmond — and you’re invited! 💥
We’re opening the season with The Grooves, one of Texas’ most exciting, high energy party bands. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, family, and friends for a relaxed summer evening filled with great music and hometown fun.🎶
Enjoy food trucks, plus special bites from some of Richmond’s favorite local restaurants.
✨ Free admission ✨ Family friendly ✨ First of three summer concerts
Come celebrate summer with us on the Brazos! 💫

06/12/2026

| The 2026 State of the City brought our community together to celebrate Richmond's progress and vision for the future.
Mayor Becky Haas shared exciting updates on plans for the Downtown Entertainment Hub, the City's commitment to maintaining tax rates, Richmond's Scenic City recognition, and ongoing mobility improvements that will benefit residents for years to come.
City Manager Terri Smith also provided an update on the upcoming move into the new City Hall, marking another important milestone for our growing community.
A special thank you to the Central Fort Bend Chamber for hosting this outstanding event and to Kevin Patton, State Farm, for serving as the Presenting Sponsor.
Most importantly, thank you to everyone who attended and continues to invest in Richmond's future. Together, we're building on our legacy and focusing on the future. Central Fort Bend Chamber Richmond Police Department Richmond Fire Department

06/11/2026

We are excited to introduce you to Let's Go Locals, a new FREE online community resource created to help local businesses and residents connect, engage, and celebrate everything that makes Richmond, TX such a special place to live, work, and do business.

Richmond is home to an incredible network of entrepreneurs, professionals, organizations, and community leaders who work hard every day to serve our community. Let's Go Locals was created with one goal in mind: to make it easier for local businesses to be discovered, share their stories, promote their events, and build stronger connections with local residents.

As a business owner, you are invited to take advantage of the FREE opportunities available through Let's Go Locals, including:

✅ Promoting upcoming events, sales, workshops, grand openings, and community activities
✅Creating a free business directory listing to help customers find and learn about your business
✅Sharing your story through articles and features that highlight your team, mission, and community impact
✅Connecting with local residents who are actively looking to support Richmond-area businesses

Consumers today want to do business with people they know, trust, and feel connected to. Let's Go Locals provides a platform to help strengthen those relationships while supporting the growth of our local business community.

Whether you are a long-established business or a new entrepreneur just getting started, we invite you to become part of this growing community resource.

For more information about Let's Go Locals, please contact Liz Hamm at [email protected] and 310-488-7927.