Evolution Academy Charter will unveil their new learning facility at 1101 South Sherman Street; Richardson, TX 75081. The open house will take place on Wednesday, September 10, 2008, from 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm at the school. Light refreshments will be provided and the open house will consist of a tour of the new campus.

As Hurricane Gustav approaches the Texas Gulf Coast, about 100 evacuees are expected to be brought to Richardson starting Sunday afternoon August 31. Shelter will be provided at the Huffines Recreation Center.

On Thursday, June 26, Lowe’s Home Improvement held the grand opening of its new store on the site of the former Richardson Square Mall. The neighborhood and Richardson leaders welcomed the opening wholeheartedly. A single retail opening might not usually be a tremendous occasion but this one marked the final chapter of Richardson Square Mall moving into the dustbin of memory. It is not only the story of one retail location but it is also a microcosm of the entire saga of the indoor American shopping mall.

On the sixth of October at the Texas Tech Homecoming game against Iowa State, this writer, an ex-Richardson High School Cheerleader, most likely performed as the oldest cheerleader on the football fields of Texas, maybe even America! Tech hosted a reunion of all ex-cheerleaders complete with reception, recognition, Texas Tech tee-shirts and a full two quarters cheering opportunity on the field.

The Richardson 2007 FallFest Car and Truck show recently took place in east Richardson. Dozens of classic cars and trucks were on display and participants voted on their favorites. We even have a few photos for your enjoyment.

We have gotten a great response since we unofficially launched a few weeks ago. In this article, we will tell you about our plans for the next few weeks.

Multiple law enforcement agencies are asking for help from the public and the media with the identification and apprehension of a serial home invasion suspect. The suspect is said to be involved with multiple offenses in seven metroplex cities including Richardson. The agencies released a sketch and details of the suspect on Thursday. A special tip line has been established in order to aid in collecting information about the suspect.