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Editorial: UTD and Richardson -- A 40 year relationship

Bill McCalpin reflects on the 40 year relationship of UTD and Richardson. He also tells us his own exprience in UTD's early days  near the 40th anniversary of the creation of UTD and the signing of the "Tier One" University bill at UTD.

By William 'Bill' McCalpin
Posted: Thursday, June 25, 2009 at 2:14 PM
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File Under: General News, Schools, Northwest, Editorials
  
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City of Richardson 2009 Comprehensive Plan Receives CLIDE Award From NCTCOG
By Andrew Laska
Posted: Friday, June 19, 2009 at 12:16 PM

The City of Richardson announced yesterday that it received a prestigious Celebrating Leadership in Development Excellence (CLIDE) Award from the North Central Texas Council of Governments. It received the award in the public policy and planning category for its work on the 2009 Comprehensive Plan. This is the fourth consecutive time it has won a CLIDE award.

File Under: General News, Outside Richardson, City Hall
Governor Perry Signs Tier One University Bill at UT Dallas
By Wire Reports
Posted: Friday, June 19, 2009 at 11:34 AM

Gov. Rick Perry signed House Bill 51 – legislation aimed at creating more national research universities in Texas – on Wednesday morning at The University of Texas at Dallas.

File Under: General News, Schools, Northwest
Cooling Station open for those still without electricity
By John Corbitt
Posted: Friday, June 12, 2009 at 4:54 PM

The City has decided to open a Cooling Station at Heights Recreation Center (711 W. Arapaho Road 75080) for those without electricity.

File Under: General News, City Hall, Public Safety
Dover Turns 50
By Barry Hand
Posted: Monday, June 01, 2009 at 8:00 AM

If you found yourself around the geographic heart of Cottonwood Heights on the evening of May 21st, you likely noticed the Texas size celebration. That celebration was officials, alumni, parents and hundreds of very proud K-6th Grade students honoring the fifty years that Dover Elementary has been educating Richardson children. There was a formal ceremony complete with student performances and nostalgic remarks and commendations by RISD Assistant Superintendent Bob DeVoll, Richardson City Council Member and neighbor Steve Mitchell, and Dover Principal Fernando Medina.

File Under: General News, Southwest, Cottonwood Heights, Schools
WESTMORELAND: The Word Glowed in Red through the Trees.
By William 'Bill' McCalpin
Posted: Wednesday, May 27, 2009 at 8:03 AM

Bill McCalpin gives us a personal description of the Wildflower! Festival, how that experience highlights changes in Richardson's transit policies over twenty years and that those policies are helping Richardson change for the better.

File Under: Northeast, Living, Editorials, Arts
Newly Elected 2009-2011 Council Members Speak after Taking Oaths (Video)
By Andrew Laska
Posted: Tuesday, May 19, 2009 at 3:16 PM

On Monday, the Richardson City Council had its bi-annual canvassing and swearing in of newly elected members. We have video of incoming Council members Mark Solomon, Bob Macy, and Amir Omar giving their traditional incoming words to the crown in attendance.

File Under: General News, City Hall
Outgoing 07-09 Council Members Say Farewell (Video)
By Andrew Laska
Posted: Tuesday, May 19, 2009 at 2:50 PM

On Monday, the Richardson City Council had its bi-annual canvassing and swearing in of newly elected members. We have video of outgoing Council members Rhea Allison, Pris Hayes, and Dennis Stewart saying farewell to the large crowd in attendance.

File Under: General News, City Hall
Gary Slagel re-elected as Mayor; Townsend re-elected Mayor Pro-Tem
By Andrew Laska
Posted: Monday, May 18, 2009 at 10:12 PM

At tonight's Richardson City Council Meeting Gary Slagel was re-elected as Mayor and Bob Townsend was re-elected Mayor Pro-Tem.

File Under: General News, City Hall
Echo Election Analysis: Why did the winners win, and the losers lose?
By Andrew Laska
Posted: Thursday, May 14, 2009 at 11:35 PM

The Richardson City Council election took most people by surprise. Three races were potential runoffs but none will be had. Two first time incumbents were defeated. The recommendations promoted by the Richardson Coalition ran the table going six for six in contested elections. We break down each race and draw some conclusions.

File Under: City Hall, Editorials
Election Shocker: Slagel, Murphy, and Townsend re-elected; Hayes and Stewart ousted by Macy and Omar; Solomon wins.
By Andrew Laska
Posted: Sunday, May 10, 2009 at 2:33 AM

In one of the most stunning elections in Richardson in years, former Mayor Gary Slagel and former mayor pro-tem John Murphy were re-elected. Current mayor pro-tem Bob Townsend was re-elected as well. One term Incumbents Pris Hayes and Dennis Stewart were both defeated. The race was marked by attacks and accusations and was one of the most bitterly fought in recent memory.

File Under: General News, City Hall
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