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Richardson Coucil member runs Marine Corps Marathon for charity, mother, and hospital

Anyone who knows Richardson City Council person, Amir Omar, knows he is an avid runner. His twitter feed is filled with Tweets that say things like, “Time for a quick 5mi run” or “Just ran 10mi in Richardson including Duck Creek & Owens Linear Trails.” ...

From ANDREW LASKA OF RICHARDSON ECHO, Pegasus News,  23 Oct 2009
Related Topics: US Marine Corps,  United States Marine Corps,  Lance Armstrong,  Clarence Thomas,  Ted Koppel

New Huffhines Recreation Center opens in Richardson

RICHARDSON On October 17, the new Huffhines Recreation Center was opened with a ribbon cutting ceremony and open house. The $6 million project replaces the aging center built in the 1970s. The new center offers multi-use spaces and more ...

From ANDREW LASKA OF RICHARDSON ECHO, Pegasus News,  22 Oct 2009

Governor Rick Perry announces science and math proposal in Richardson; press changes the subject

Governor Rick Perry chose Berkner High School's STEM Academy in Richardson as a place to make an announcement of his new $160 million science and math education initiative. The program T-STEM (Texas Science Technology, Engineering and Math) was started ...

From ANDREW LASKA OF RICHARDSON ECHO, Pegasus News,  16 Oct 2009
Related Topics: Rick Perry,  Texas Instruments,  University of Texas

Photo gallery: Richardson High School's 50th Homecoming Parade

Last Friday, September 25, all the entrants lined up near Heights Elementary near Belt Line and Floyd for their trek from that location down Belt Line to Richardson High School. Given that it was the 50th Anniversary of the event there was a large ...

From ANDREW LASKA OF RICHARDSON ECHO, Pegasus News,  30 Sep 2009
Related Topics: FC Dallas,  New England Revolution,  Cotton Bowl

Richardson opens new bike lanes on Custer and Grove roads

The City of Richardson has installed new bike lanes on Custer Road and Grove Road. The reaction has been mostly positive. Since these are new to Richardson, what do drivers and bicyclists need to know when driving in or near these lanes? The City of ...

From ANDREW LASKA OF RICHARDSON ECHO, Pegasus News,  9 Sep 2009
Related Topics: Dave Carter

Richardson neighborhood gives yard of the month award to city park

Most neighborhood and homeowners associations have a Yard of the Month award given to a property that beautifies their respective neighborhoods. Most people pay little attention to these choices. Cottonwood Heights Neighborhood Association selection ...

From ANDREW LASKA OF RICHARDSON ECHO, Pegasus News,  3 Sep 2009

Routh Creek Parkway in Richardson opens with ribbon cutting

View of the new Routh Creek Parkway in Richardson The Routh Creek Parkway, Richardson's newest road, opened today with a ribbon cutting. It marked another milestone in the development of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Campus in Galatyn Park. There was a ...

From ANDREW LASKA OF RICHARDSON ECHO, Pegasus News,  28 Aug 2009

Richardson City Council devoting more time to golf courses than repairing suburban decline

At the August 3, 2009 Richardson City Council worksession, the council received a report about Richardson's municipal golf course, Sherrill Park, and its performance. According to the report, Sherrill Park is in excellent shape financially and is well ...

From ANDREW LASKA OF RICHARDSON ECHO, Pegasus News,  12 Aug 2009
Related Topics: John Webb

Richardson ISD sees big gains in TEA's accountability ratings

The Texas Education Agency’s annual Accountability Ratings for schools were released on July 31, 2009. The Richardson Independent School District (RISD) showed improvement for the second year in a row. Of the 11 schools of the Plano Independent School ...

From ANDREW LASKA OF RICHARDSON ECHO, Pegasus News,  3 Aug 2009
Related Topics: David Simmons,  Tim Clark

Teen goes missing near Dobie Primary School in North Dallas

DALLAS On Friday, July 24 about 9:00 AM 15 year old Luke Dillier went to his family’s van while at his brother’s music lesson just South of Dobie Primary School in North Dallas. He did not return and has not been seen since. His disappearance occurred ...

From ANDREW LASKA OF RICHARDSON ECHO, Pegasus News,  26 Jul 2009

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