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Richardson Texas - Week in Review Feb 23 2024 23 February 2024 ( news )
Richardson , state Texas ( By Press Release office)
Feb 23,2024
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Feb . 23 , 2024
This is the latest edition of Week In Review — a series of weekly messages from the Mayor and City Council to help Richardson residents and businesses keep up to date on municipal events . If you would like to sign up to receive this in a weekly e - mail
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Throughout the year , the City Council or City Plan Commission will hold meetings on topics of significant interest to local neighborhoods or the community in general . Links to view all City Council or City Plan Commission meeting documents that may have topics of interest to you can be found here:
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Community Revitalization Awards Presented
Seventeen projects ( 11 residential properties and six commercial properties ) were recognized by the City Council Monday as part of the 29th annual Community Revitalization Awards program . The program allows the City to thank property owners who have made a significant , positive impact on their property and the surrounding area . The selection committee included representatives from the City Council , City Plan Commission and Chamber of Commerce .
Visit
www . cor . net/CRAfor more information including the complete list of winning projects , and to nominate a property for the 2024 awards program . Photographs of each winning property can also be viewed in the March edition of Richardson Today .
Monday’s presentation:
https://richardsontx . new . swagit . com/videos/297716?ts=13
Sherrill Park Course 2 Makeover in Full Swing
Things have been “shaping up” at Sherrill Park Golf Course this week , as tee shaping began at Course 2 and sod removal from the course’s tees and greens continues , along with irrigation gate valve replacement . The work is part of an update for Course 2 , which was last renovated in 2001 . Renovations will include fixing drainage issues and improving the course’s playability , aesthetics , and turf .
Play remains open on Course 1 , which hosted a North Texas PGA Players Tour event this week , featuring 60 professional and amateur golfers including former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo .
Website:
www . sherrillparkgolf . com
Freight Trains Back in NW Richardson; Full Operations Set to Resume March 3
The Canadian Pacific Kansas City ( CPKC ) railroad company is testing freight train travel near Synergy Park Boulevard and Renner Road through March 3 , when normal freight operations on the line are set to resume .
Freight operations on the line ceased in July 2022 to facilitate DART’s construction of the Silver Line project . Since then , construction of the Silver Line corridor has progressed sufficiently to allow for the resumption of freight operations .
In Richardson , freight train travel operates within quiet zones , meaning trains will refrain from sounding their horns unless there is a hazard on or near the tracks . DART has installed new signage and warning systems and is conducting tests on all new and existing crossing signals at all affected rail crossings to make sure they are working properly .
Early Voting Continues Through March 1 for March 5 Primary
Early voting for the March 5 Democratic and Republican Primary Elections is being held through Friday , March 1 . Registered Dallas County voters who are Richardson residents may vote early at any designated Dallas County early voting location . Collin County voters who are Richardson residents may vote early at any designated Collin County early voting location . First Baptist Church , 1001 N . Central Expressway , is the only early voting location in Richardson that is designated to serve both Dallas County and Collin County voters . An additional early voting location in Richardson , the Islamic Association of North Texas , 840 Abrams Rd . , serves Dallas County residents .
Note that Richardson Temporary City Hall will not be a polling location during Early Voting or on Election Day .
Early voting locations/hours:
www . dallascountyvotes . org
Collin County | Elections: Election Details ( collincountytx . gov )
New Quarterly “PM Pints” Meetup Launches Next Week
A new City of Richardson Economic Development program , “PM Pints , ” is set to begin next Thursday , Feb . 29 , at 5 p . m . at The IQ
®
HQ , 1302 E . Collins Blvd . The free , quarterly , evening event series is designed to foster networking while providing insights and advice from local small business owners and subject matter experts . Thursday’s inaugural event will feature Shawhin Talebi , founder of The Data Entrepreneurs , discussing “Nontraditional Routes to Entrepreneurship . ” The discussion will be moderated by Richardson City Manager Don Magner .
Beverages and hors d’oeuvres will be provided; attendees are encouraged to register in advance .
Thursday’s program:
5 - 6 p . m . Networking & Hors d’Oeuvres
6 - 6:30 p . m . “Fireside Chat” with Moderator and Guest Speaker
6:30 - 7 p . m . Closing Networking
Website/registration:
Fireside Chat: Nontraditional Routes to Entrepreneurship Tickets , Thu , Feb 29 , 2024 at 5:00 PM | Eventbrite
Lane Closure Expected on WB Campbell near Custer due to Sidewalk Repair
The right lane of westbound Campbell Road between Cap Rock Drive and Custer Parkway may be closed to traffic from 9 a . m . - 3:30 p . m . as sidewalk repair takes place after the completion of Atmos work . The work is expected to be complete by the end of February .
Utility Work to Close Lanes on Arapaho Road Near Heights Rec Center
The right lane of westbound Arapaho Road between West Shore Drive and Woodland Way , and the right lane of eastbound Arapaho Road between Waterview Drive and Floyd Road , may be closed to traffic from 9 a . m . - 3:30 p . m . as fiber optic/utility work takes place . The work is expected to be complete by late April .
www . cor . net/projects
“Cookies and Cops” Next Wednesday
McDonald’s , 105 S . Coit Rd .
Cost: Free
Wednesday , Feb . 28
3 - 4 p . m .
Parents are encouraged to bring their children after school for a treat and to visit with Richardson Police Officers and Chase from Paw Patrol! Questions welcome! Held in conjunction with the Richardson Police Department’s UNIDOS program (
link
) .
More information: 972 - 744 - 4955
AARP Offering Free Tax Prep Help at Heights , Huffhines Rec Centers
The American Association of Retired Persons ( AARP ) is offering free tax preparation help through April 15 at Heights and Huffhines Recreation Centers . Appointments are scheduled on Mondays at Huffhines and Wednesdays at Heights beginning at 9 a . m . , with the last appointment scheduled at 2 p . m .
Those wishing to take part need to complete an AARP tax packet , available at the Library and the Recreation Centers .
Appointments are required; choose one of the following ways to schedule:
Call 469 - 609 - 0903 and leave a message . AARP will return your call as soon as they are able .
Fill out a request online for
Huffhinesor for
Heights
Website:
Tax Forms and Information | Richardson , TX ( cor . net )
NASA “Total Solar Eclipse” Program for Kids Tomorrow
COR Council Chamber , 2360 Campbell Creek Blvd . , Suite 525
Admission: Free ( Registration required; call 972 - 744 - 4358 to register or visit the Youth Services Help Desk )
Saturday , Feb . 24
2 - 3 p . m .
The Library invites kids in grades 3 - 8 to hear fun facts about the sun , learn about the different types of eclipses and the science behind them , and get tips for safely viewing them . Presented by NASA Solar System Ambassador Michelle Wilde . Handouts and prizes provided! Note: Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult throughout the program .
“Introduction to Audacity” Tomorrow Morning
Library Millwood Creek Room , 2360 Campbell Creek Blvd . , Suite 500
Admission: Free ( Registration required and valid RPL card; call 972 - 744 - 4355 to register )
Saturday , Feb . 24
10:30 a . m . - 12:30 p . m .
Discover how you can record and edit digital audio . Students will learn about:
How to navigate Audacity and access its core resources
How to improve audio quality and remove unnecessary sounds
How to edit sounds and voices , such as chipmunking a voice
How to start generating their own original audio
For adults .
At the Eisemann Center:
Brian Stokes Mitchell in Concert Tomorrow Night Hill Performance Hall Tickets: $77 - $92 (
tickets
) 8 p . m . A chance to see and hear the two - time Tony Award - winner as he fronts the Brian Stokes Mitchell Trio . Dubbed “the last leading man” by The New York Times , he has enjoyed a career that spans Broadway , television , film and concert appearances .
DAAYO Concerts Sunday
Hill Performance Hall Tickets: $7 matinee: $12 evening (
tickets
) Sunday , Feb . 25 1 p . m . and 6:30 p . m . The Dallas Asian American Youth Orchestra ( DAAYO ) presents two concerts in one day—the matinee concert features the String Explorers , Junior Strings and Concert Strings orchestras , and the evening concert features DAAYO’s Philharmonic and Symphony orchestras , as well as its Chamber group . DAAYO is funded in part by a grant from the Richardson Cultural Arts Commission .
www . daayo . org
“Piano Men: Generations” Celebrates Billy Joel , Elton John , Wednesday
Bank of America Theatre Tickets: $45 - $65 (
tickets
) Wednesday , Feb . 28 7 p . m . Father - son duo Terry and Nick Davies channel the spirit , passion and talent of Billy Joel and Elton John , taking the audience on a journey through the timeless hits that have captured the hearts of music lovers for decades .
At UT Dallas:
“Dragon Eye” Free Gallery Walk/Talk Wednesday Evening SP/N Gallery , 3020 Stewart Dr . Admission: Free Wednesday , Feb . 28 7:30 - 10 p . m . A casual walking tour with artist - scholar Thomas Riccio , who will reflect on his new multi - channel exhibition , “Dragon Eye , ” on view in SP/N Gallery through March 2 . “Dragon Eye” is based on his 20 years of ethnographic documentation of the Miao people , a long - suppressed , marginalized and disenfranchised ethnic minority living in southwest China . Village daily life , the rugged landscape , events , people , market day , political functions and quiet moments portray a life seldom seen by the outside world . More information:
Dragon Eye Gallery Talk - Comet Calendar ( utdallas . edu )
Annual Texas Guitar Competition and Festival Begins Thursday
University Theatre and Jonsson Performance Hall Admission: Free Through March 2 Various times The 22nd Annual Texas Guitar Competition and Festival will showcase outstanding classical guitar students and award more than $8 , 000 in cash prizes . Students compete and attend master classes and concerts by internationally recognized guitarists , with many concerts open to the public . Complete schedule/more information:
22nd Annual Texas Guitar Competition and Festival ( Overview ) - Comet Calendar ( utdallas . edu )
Local Theater:
“
Nouveau Nostalgia Radio Show , Episode 1” at Core Theatre this Weekend 518 W . Arapaho Rd . , #115 Tickets: $10 - $15 ( series pass available for $50 ) (
tickets
) Feb . 23 - 25 8 p . m . Friday - Saturday , 3 p . m . Sunday The setting is a radio station studio , and the audience gets to watch a radio play as it “goes live , ” while a whole other story is going on in the studio . As the heroes are battling villains and trying to save the world in the radio play , the radio station’s actors are trying to get what they want in the real world . Mistakes and missteps abound as the actors try to keep the play going in this comedic , full - of - laughs original presentation , that will continue in five more episodes on select weekends throughout 2024 . Presented by the Nouveau Nostalgia Radio Show Company . www . thecoretheatre . org
RCT Releases Summer Theatre Camp Schedule
770 N . Coit Rd . #2405 Cost: Two - and three - week camps , $520; one - week camps , $300 ( includes instruction , materials and costumes; show tickets sold separately )
Two and three - week camps:
June 17 - 29 ( ages 8 - 18 ) and July 15 - Aug . 3 ( ages 12 - 18 ) , M - F 10 a . m . - 3:30 p . m . ( week of July 22 , ‘til 12:30 p . m . )
One - week camps ( ages 8 - 11 ) :
July 22 - 27 and July 29 - Aug . 3 10 a . m . - 12:30 p . m . Repertory Company Theatre is again hosting summer day camps for kids and teens—June campers will perform a version of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s “Cats” especially designed for young performers; July - August campers perform “Beauty and the Beast Jr . ” Early enrollment is strongly encouraged as the camps fill quickly . More information:
School of Musical Theatre ( rcttheatre . com )
RCAS Member Art Exhibit at Tower 2600
2600 N . Central Expwy .
Admission: Free
Through March 31
First floor; building is open to the public daily 7 a . m . - 6 p . m .
Enjoy the works of Richardson Civic Art Society members Sherry Jones , Carol Marks , Dan Myers , Linda Matthews and Mickey Archer .
Plan Ahead to Prevent Weeds
If you’re planning to apply pre - emergent products on your lawn to prevent annual summer weeds , late February - early March is normally the best time to do so . City Parks and Recreation staff say that soil temperatures will be quickly rising soon and weed seeds will start to germinate , so it’s important to have the pre - emergent in the top portion of the soil profile so that any new weed will emerge through the product , then wilt and die . Depending on what type of pre - emergent is used , watering in the product will help the chemical reach and saturate the soil .
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension recommends that herbicide treatments should always be applied per manufacturer’s labeled instructions and only for the types of weeds specific to your lawn . Use caution when applying chemicals around trees , and avoid “over applying , ” as this can cause increased pollution flowing into storm drains and waterways .
More information:
A Homeowner ' s Guide to Herbicide Selection for Warm - Season Turfgrass Lawns - Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service ( tamu . edu )
www . cor . net/EPI
Combination Inspector – Plumbing ( $61 , 716 - $83 , 580 Salary )
Building Inspection is looking for an individual to inspect buildings , construction sites and construction components for compliance with Building , Electrical , Plumbing or Mechanical codes and laws by making routine field inspections throughout the construction period . Master or Journeyman Plumbing license required .
Construction Inspector II/ Construction Inspector III ( DOQ Salary )
The Engineering - Capital Projects Department is currently looking for an individual who can inspect construction or reconstruction of public works , developer and public utility projects; and manage and coordinate with contractors on methods , sequence and public safety during construction .
Swim Instructor/Coach ( $15 . 50/hr - $17 . 50/hr )
Must hold current certifications in CPR and First Aid . Must present evidence of experience and background/references . Must be able to demonstrate required ability .
www . cor . net/jobs
Pet of the Week
Meet Chelsea , a one - of - a - kind canine with an insatiable curiosity and a heart full of love . Despite being a tripod , her zest for life is infectious . She navigates her world with grace and enthusiasm , proving that four legs are overrated . Chelsea ' s cuddly nature makes her the perfect companion for quiet evenings at home . She loves to explore , sniffing out every nook and cranny , turning the mundane into an adventure . Adopt Chelsea and let her show you that life , even on three legs , can be full of fun , love and endless cuddles .
For information about animals available for adoption , visit the Animal Shelter’s web page
here
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