The Richardson Echo is giving away two tickets to the Richardson Symphony and two tickets to the Talk of the Town musical comedy show at the Eisemann Center tonight.  The first person to answer a question gets their choice and conditions apply.  (Now its first come first served!) Read on.

The Richardson Echo is giving away two tickets to Pilobolus at the Eisemann Center tonight. This time its not first come first serve. The first person to answer a question gets them and conditions apply. Read on.

We reported that earler that Maegan Wright of Richardson had made the first cut on American Idol. Unfortunately she was one of 85 cut at the first round in Hollywood.

Assistant City Manager David Morgan sent out an e-mail today saying some BABIC (otherwise known as Brush and Bulky Item Collection) might be delayed. See his e-mail at the jump.

Fuzzy's Tacos, a Ft Worth based quirky taco chain is opening in Richardson.

Apparently they are taking the old Braum's location on Campbell Road.

Some new photos have been added to the history section.

A Dallas Morning News article reads "Richardson kids honored for donating gifts to Toys for Tots" but what did some Frisco kids make donations for?

Rockler Woodworking and Hardware, a Minnesota based woodworking supply retailer will open in Promenade. Rockler was founded in 1954 in Minnesota and now has branches across the US. They have Texas locations in Houston, Arlington and Mesquite. They have reportedly leased over 6500 square feet.

On the Dallas Morning News Richardson blog, RISD beat reporter Jeffery Weiss listed some statistics reported from the State of Texas. Is he right? I'm not so sure he is. (Update: Jeffrey Weiss updated his blog entry so we were right.)

Ian McCann responded to my discussion of his article on the North Texas Municipal Water District's presentation on the Lookout Transfer Station. He discusses the three points I say were left out.

Bob Loftin, former coach in the RISD and minor league baseball player, died on Saturday, December 12, 2009. Read on for more details.

Mike Judge, Creator of King of the Hill and Office Space, mentions Richardson, Texas in a web chat about his new film Extract. It is not the first time he mentions Richardson. Read on...

Ian McCann of the Dallas Morning News does a job again of telling the story. This time its the Lookout Transfer Station, but unless I am missing something he left out three important points. Go to the jump to read more.

Many of you have read here and elsewhere about the November 23 City Council meeting where several neighborhood representatives presented their recommendations about the Lookout Transfer Station. Much of the effort put into their presentation was overshadowed by controversy about whether their presentation was finished, or whether their five minutes per person had expired. You can read one take on the matter and a set of solutions.

Paragon Innovation plans to move its corporate headquarters to Richardson in 2010 according to the Dallas Business Journal. This comes on the heals of another business, Tektronix, that plans to consolidate to Plano after purchasing a building there.

Residents of Owens Park and other neighborhoods near the Lookout Transfer Station will be coming to the visitor's section of the City Council meeting tonight to make a presention. That presentation will concern the capacity of the transfer station and other environmental issues. One of the things in question is how much the City Council can actually do regarding the newly proposed transfer station.

Governor Rick Perry made an announcement at Berkner High School about increasing the State's STEM program funding and goals. Some say the event was marred by press using it as an opportunity to ask the Governor about the Willingham case.

Recently Rodger Jones in the Dallas Morning News transportation blog, asks “Will success make Richardson traffic unbearable?” He states that Richardson recent economic successes might be what makes traffic unbearable. His question is a fair one and I discuss it some detail.

Collin County DA John Roach will not seek re-election. No word on who will run in his place.

At the August 3, 2009 council worksession the city council received a report about Richardson's municipal golf cource, Sherril Park, and its performance. According to the report, Sherril Park is in excellent shape financially and is well run. This report came amid speculative criticism of the City of Richardson's contract with golf pro Ronnie Glanton who runs the course. On the tail end of the meeting was a discussion of current study of the west Spring Valley area redevelopment zone. What got more attention on Monday? I'll give you a hint: "Fore!"

RISD Superintendent David Simmons resigns. Board says it needs a "new vision" going beyond TAKS tests and cites a difference in philosophy.

In his blog, the Ed Cognoski takes issue with some of the accounting of a drainage fee. While doing so he attacks the concept of a redevelopment fund that would be used to spur redevelopment in problem areas while claiming he is not. Ed is wrong on both accounts. Ian McCann of the Dallas Morning News gives readers a good inside look but his comments need adjusting too.

In his blog, Dallas City Plan Commision member Michael Davis tells us about the area around Southwest Center Mall and its decline. When you strip away the geographic specifics, the issues he discusses (which in fact leads him to move his family out of the area) are issues repeated over and over in urban areas in the United States. Could his discussion and analysis actually fore shadow the fate of southern Richardson if we don't act?