Several City of Richardson services and facilities will be affected by the upcoming holidays, according to a city news release.

The specifics: There will be no trash, recycling or brush and bulky item collection (BABIC) on Dec. 25 or Dec. 26.

A new 45,000-square-foot retail development is currently under construction in Richardson, said Tony Ramji, founder and CEO of Victory Real Estate Group.

The context: According to Ramji, the development aligns with a redevelopment initiative which aims to convert former industrial spaces along the Central Expressway into retail and dining.

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport and Dallas Love Field Airport are expecting a surge in holiday travel.

The details: Dallas Love Field is anticipating 440,000 travelers for its main airline, Southwest Airlines, during the holiday travel season, said Patrick Clarke, Love Field’s public information coordinator II.

DFW Airport expects nearly 5 million to fly through during the period between Dec. 18 and Jan. 6, according to a news release. DFW Airport officials expect a 3.2% increase in passengers this year compared to the same period last year.

A closer look: A road project on West Mockingbird Lane near Dallas Love Field may cause delays for travelers due to lane reductions and temporary closures, Clarke said.

Zooming in: The DFW Airport news release stated public transit could help speed up the drop-offs and pick-ups. Trinity Metro’s TEXRail, DART’s Orange Line, DART’s Silver Line and XTrinity Railway Express all have drop off points at the airport.

Palo Pinto Mountains State Park is not slated to open until late 2026, but guests are invited for a sneak peak of what the park has to offer with specialty day passes on New Year's Day.

In a nutshell: Rangers at the park will offer guided hikes only on Jan. 1 to explore the park before it officially opens and provide a unique way to celebrate the new year, according to a news release.

"Because we are still under construction, access is limited, and all visitors are required to have a day pass reservation," a Palo Pinto Mountains State Park representative said to Community Impact.

Zooming in: The 4,871-acre park will have a large network of trails for hikers, mountain bikers and horseback riders, according to the park's website. Trails will lead to remote areas of the park with vista views, lakeside experiences and a variety of campsites, including RV sites.