Richardson was the third most popular early voting location in Dallas County according to county election data. We examine some of the trends we see in early voting compared to past elections, and we ask what that might mean to Republican and Democratic turnout.

Our Echo Election Series continues for the 2008 election. Retired Richardson teacher Sarah Scott talks about education, Affordable health care, and energy in her support for Sandra VuLe for State Representative in District 112.

Our Echo Election Series continues for the 2008 election. Angie Chen Button talks about economy and immigration in the race for State Representative in District 112.

Our Echo Election Series continues for the 2008 election. Resident Kathleen Lunson writes in favor Rain Minns for State Senator from District 16.

In our Echo Election Series for the 2008 election, John Carona explains why he wants your vote for State Senator from District 16. This is the first editorial in our series. In this article you will find Mr. Carona's editorial and an editor's note about our series.

Carol Kent, candidate for State Representative in House District 102, is demonstrating her commitment to equipping Texas students for the job of learning with a unique service project titled Giving Back to our Schools. Kent’s campaign has plans to collect more than 200 backpacks for the schools districts within District 102, which includes Dallas, Garland and Richardson.

For several generations, the Space Age themed playground at Heights Park has fascinated and affixed Heights Park as one of the few truly unique places in Richardson’s suburban landscape. That era is about to come to an end. Starting July 14, without any ceremony or recognition of Richardson’s past, the equipment along with other "non compliant" equipment will be removed.