http://www.richardsonecho.comRSS feeds for Richardson Echo60http://www.richardsonecho.com/News/ReadArticle/tabid/82/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/210/Default.aspx#Comments3http://www.richardsonecho.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=82&ModuleID=427&ArticleID=210http://www.richardsonecho.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=210&PortalID=0&TabID=82http://www.richardsonecho.com/News/ReadArticle/tabid/82/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/210/Default.aspxThis letter comes from someone who chaired the Community Affairs Commision of another DFW city. She tells us how a failed bond election in that city lead to disastrous consquences.Andrew LaskaSun, 02 May 2010 13:48:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:210http://www.richardsonecho.com/News/ReadArticle/tabid/82/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/209/Default.aspx#Comments7http://www.richardsonecho.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=82&ModuleID=427&ArticleID=209http://www.richardsonecho.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=209&PortalID=0&TabID=82http://www.richardsonecho.com/News/ReadArticle/tabid/82/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/209/Default.aspxAs a president of a neighborhood association in one of the oldest area’s in Richardson, I see the struggles that an old neighborhood deals with everyday. These are some of the reasons that voting YES to Richardson's 2010 Bond program is the wise choice.Andrew LaskaFri, 30 Apr 2010 15:00:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:209http://www.richardsonecho.com/News/ReadArticle/tabid/82/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/207/Default.aspx#Comments1http://www.richardsonecho.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=82&ModuleID=427&ArticleID=207http://www.richardsonecho.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=207&PortalID=0&TabID=82http://www.richardsonecho.com/News/ReadArticle/tabid/82/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/207/Default.aspxRichard Ferrara knows something about the structure and infrastructure of Richardson. He is a retired architect and land planner who designed over 90 buildings in Richardson over his career. He tells us why we should vote YES! in the upcoming Richardson 2010 Bond election.Richard FerraraTue, 27 Apr 2010 15:30:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:207http://www.richardsonecho.com/News/ReadArticle/tabid/82/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/206/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.richardsonecho.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=82&ModuleID=427&ArticleID=206http://www.richardsonecho.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=206&PortalID=0&TabID=82http://www.richardsonecho.com/News/ReadArticle/tabid/82/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/206/Default.aspxJust in time for Richardson's 2010 Bond Election, William "Bill" McCalpin authors another primer on an aspect of city government with his Unofficial Guide to Municipal Bonds. What is a municipal bond? What is a bond rating? Why does a city have bond elections? What does Texas State Law say about municipal bonds? These questions and more are answered in his informative guide.Andrew LaskaFri, 16 Apr 2010 15:00:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:206http://www.richardsonecho.com/News/ReadArticle/tabid/82/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/205/Mayor-gives-State-of-the-City-Address.aspx#Comments1http://www.richardsonecho.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=82&ModuleID=427&ArticleID=205http://www.richardsonecho.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=205&PortalID=0&TabID=82http://www.richardsonecho.com/News/ReadArticle/tabid/82/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/205/Mayor-gives-State-of-the-City-Address.aspxOn Thursday at a Chamber of Commerce luncheon, Mayor Gary Slagel gave the traditional State of the City address an to assembled crowd of business leaders. He addressed the past year of Richardson as well as future issues.These included Richardson's current economic conditions, as well as recent successes.Andrew LaskaFri, 09 Apr 2010 16:00:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:205http://www.richardsonecho.com/News/ReadArticle/tabid/82/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/202/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.richardsonecho.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=82&ModuleID=427&ArticleID=202http://www.richardsonecho.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=202&PortalID=0&TabID=82http://www.richardsonecho.com/News/ReadArticle/tabid/82/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/202/Default.aspxNews from three Richardson based companies: Nanotech comapny Zyvex is purchased by DCG Systems in Fremont, California. TriQuint Semiconductor is moving some employees to Richardson from Boulder. Sipera Systems Receives Internet Telephony Magazine's Product of the Year Award.Andrew LaskaWed, 17 Feb 2010 21:43:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:202http://www.richardsonecho.com/News/ReadArticle/tabid/82/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/199/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.richardsonecho.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=82&ModuleID=427&ArticleID=199http://www.richardsonecho.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=199&PortalID=0&TabID=82http://www.richardsonecho.com/News/ReadArticle/tabid/82/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/199/Default.aspxIn case you missed it, American Idol held auditions for its ninth season last week in Dallas. Amongst the contestants was a Richardson resident who was impressive enough to head to Los Angeles. What did the bloggers say about Maegan Wright? Let's find out...  Andrew LaskaSat, 30 Jan 2010 19:46:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:199http://www.richardsonecho.com/News/ReadArticle/tabid/82/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/197/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.richardsonecho.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=82&ModuleID=427&ArticleID=197http://www.richardsonecho.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=197&PortalID=0&TabID=82http://www.richardsonecho.com/News/ReadArticle/tabid/82/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/197/Default.aspxOn Friday, the Richardson Independant School District Board of Trustees named Kay Waggoner, Ph.D its only finalist for the Superintendent position. She is currently superintendent of the Grapevine-Colleyville Independent School District.Andrew LaskaFri, 29 Jan 2010 16:19:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:197http://www.richardsonecho.com/News/ReadArticle/tabid/82/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/196/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.richardsonecho.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=82&ModuleID=427&ArticleID=196http://www.richardsonecho.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=196&PortalID=0&TabID=82http://www.richardsonecho.com/News/ReadArticle/tabid/82/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/196/Default.aspxThe City of Richardson is pleased to announce the selection of a North Texas communicator to lead its enhanced communications efforts. Greg Sowell, City of Mesquite Communications Manager, has been appointed to serve as the City of Richardson’s first Director of Communications, effective February 15, 2010.Elysa NelsonMon, 25 Jan 2010 19:01:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:196http://www.richardsonecho.com/News/ReadArticle/tabid/82/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/194/Default.aspx#Comments11http://www.richardsonecho.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=82&ModuleID=427&ArticleID=194http://www.richardsonecho.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=194&PortalID=0&TabID=82http://www.richardsonecho.com/News/ReadArticle/tabid/82/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/194/Default.aspxDestiny DeLaRosa brings us a review of two of the local's "favoritist" burger joints in Richardson. This is the first installment of a new series called Echo Picks. In the future we hope to have more residents tell us their Echo Picks.Destiny DeLaRosaFri, 22 Jan 2010 19:08:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:194http://www.richardsonecho.com/News/ReadArticle/tabid/82/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/187/Default.aspx#Comments1http://www.richardsonecho.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=82&ModuleID=427&ArticleID=187http://www.richardsonecho.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=187&PortalID=0&TabID=82http://www.richardsonecho.com/News/ReadArticle/tabid/82/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/187/Default.aspxNeil Matzen, the founder of Richardson's competitive swimming team, died on Saturday, December 12, 2009. We have updated this story with a more complete description of Coach Matzen's accomplishments.Andrew LaskaMon, 14 Dec 2009 17:51:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:187http://www.richardsonecho.com/News/ReadArticle/tabid/82/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/183/Default.aspx#Comments3http://www.richardsonecho.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=82&ModuleID=427&ArticleID=183http://www.richardsonecho.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=183&PortalID=0&TabID=82http://www.richardsonecho.com/News/ReadArticle/tabid/82/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/183/Default.aspxThe Richardson Echo is proud to announce a new section dedicated to the preservation of local Richardson history. The purpose of this section is to preserve and exhibit pieces from local history. The materials on display are all a part of a private collection of printed materials and ephemera. You can contribute to the collection.Andrew LaskaWed, 09 Dec 2009 21:30:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:183http://www.richardsonecho.com/News/ReadArticle/tabid/82/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/179/Default.aspx#Comments9http://www.richardsonecho.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=82&ModuleID=427&ArticleID=179http://www.richardsonecho.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=179&PortalID=0&TabID=82http://www.richardsonecho.com/News/ReadArticle/tabid/82/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/179/Default.aspxOn Monday, November 23, two neighborhood association presidents and a representative from a third presented their case against tentative plans for the rebuilding of the Lookout Transfer Station. The three neighborhoods presented a Power Point presentation with their objections and some partial solutions to the current plans.Andrew LaskaTue, 24 Nov 2009 22:22:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:179http://www.richardsonecho.com/News/ReadArticle/tabid/82/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/177/Default.aspx#Comments2http://www.richardsonecho.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=82&ModuleID=427&ArticleID=177http://www.richardsonecho.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=177&PortalID=0&TabID=82http://www.richardsonecho.com/News/ReadArticle/tabid/82/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/177/Default.aspxA few weeks back three presidents of various Heights neighborhood associations in Richardson had the privilege of presenting a plan for strengthening and renewing the Heights area. I was amongst those being the President of Richardson Heights Neighborhood Association. The reaction was overwhelmingly positive and that reaction included support of corners of Richardson far from Heights. There was some reasonable skepticism of parts of the plan and a small amount of negative reaction. I think it is worth responding to some of that reaction.Andrew LaskaFri, 20 Nov 2009 20:11:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:177http://www.richardsonecho.com/News/ReadArticle/tabid/82/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/176/Default.aspx#Comments1http://www.richardsonecho.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=82&ModuleID=427&ArticleID=176http://www.richardsonecho.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=176&PortalID=0&TabID=82http://www.richardsonecho.com/News/ReadArticle/tabid/82/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/176/Default.aspxIn an effort to enhance resident’s experiences with Richardson City Council meetings, The Richardson Echo with Bill McCalpin brings you “McCalpin’s Unofficial Guide to City Council Meetings.” Very often it is the case that residents have little experience in dealing with the formalities of City Council meetings. Bill McCalpin gives his interpretation of policies and procedures of City Council meetings having attended hundreds of meetings.Andrew LaskaThu, 29 Oct 2009 19:51:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:176http://www.richardsonecho.com/News/ReadArticle/tabid/82/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/175/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.richardsonecho.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=82&ModuleID=427&ArticleID=175http://www.richardsonecho.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=175&PortalID=0&TabID=82http://www.richardsonecho.com/News/ReadArticle/tabid/82/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/175/Default.aspxRichardson Council Member Amir Omar will run the Marine Corps Marathon in Washington, D.C. this Sunday, October 25, 2009. His second effort in running this marathon will be different as he runs to benefit the Methodist Richardson Medical Center Foundation and in memory of his mother.  Andrew LaskaThu, 22 Oct 2009 13:27:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:175http://www.richardsonecho.com/News/ReadArticle/tabid/82/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/174/New-Huffhines-Recreation-Center-Opens.aspx#Comments0http://www.richardsonecho.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=82&ModuleID=427&ArticleID=174http://www.richardsonecho.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=174&PortalID=0&TabID=82http://www.richardsonecho.com/News/ReadArticle/tabid/82/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/174/New-Huffhines-Recreation-Center-Opens.aspxOn October 17, the new Huffhines Recreation Center was opened with a ribbon cutting ceremony and open house. The six million dollar project replaces the aging center built in the 1970s. The new center offers multi-use spaces and more flexibility. Read on for a description of the event, pictures, and a review.Andrew LaskaWed, 21 Oct 2009 03:32:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:174http://www.richardsonecho.com/News/ReadArticle/tabid/82/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/173/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.richardsonecho.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=82&ModuleID=427&ArticleID=173http://www.richardsonecho.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=173&PortalID=0&TabID=82http://www.richardsonecho.com/News/ReadArticle/tabid/82/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/173/Default.aspxGovernor Rick Perry chose Berkner High School's STEM Academy as a place to make an announcement of his new 160 million dollar science and math education initiative. Perry said he would push a four tiered proposal to extend already existing programs. However, the press wanted to focus on the Willingham arson investigation.Andrew LaskaFri, 16 Oct 2009 03:32:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:173http://www.richardsonecho.com/News/ReadArticle/tabid/82/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/171/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.richardsonecho.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=82&ModuleID=427&ArticleID=171http://www.richardsonecho.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=171&PortalID=0&TabID=82http://www.richardsonecho.com/News/ReadArticle/tabid/82/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/171/Default.aspxRichardson held its National Night Out on October 13, 2009. There was a threat of rain and some parties cancelled, and some moved indoors. See our pictures.Andrew LaskaWed, 14 Oct 2009 18:34:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:171http://www.richardsonecho.com/News/ReadArticle/tabid/82/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/170/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.richardsonecho.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=82&ModuleID=427&ArticleID=170http://www.richardsonecho.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=170&PortalID=0&TabID=82http://www.richardsonecho.com/News/ReadArticle/tabid/82/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/170/Default.aspxRichardson High School held their 50th annual Homecoming Parade last Friday. We have pictures, pictures, pictures.Andrew LaskaTue, 29 Sep 2009 19:23:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:170