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It has become painfully obvious that Richardson is in over its head on projects with no means of promptly getting the job done.

Friday, July 18, 2008

Heights Park space age playground in Richardson to become a memory soon

Playground that has entertained generations of children since the 1960s will come down due to safety concerns.

Thursday, July 10, 2008

Richardson police chief and other official receive public safety accolades

The Richardson City Council honored police chief Larry Zacharias, while both Zacharias and Fire Chief Alan Palomba received overwhelming support from Richardson residents in a poll judging their performance.

Wednesday, July 9, 2008

Activities of Chuck Eisemann bring into question his influence

Some see Eisemann's name on Richardson's performance hall as a shameless promotion of the personal political goals of a PAC of friends.

Wednesday, July 2, 2008

Richardson’s Eisemann Center recipient of $500,000 donation from Texas Instruments Foundation

Projects include an orchestra shell, signage, sound and lighting upgrades, and thousands of outdated calculators, free for the taking, no questions asked.

Monday, June 23, 2008

Richardson City Council work session — June 2, 2008

The city council worked on everything from rising taxing values to capital improvement.

Tuesday, June 3, 2008

Richardson City Council investigating “green” options

Everything from recycling, land use, air quality, green building, resource conservation, and outreach is being considered.

Tuesday, May 27, 2008

Richardson City Council work session notes — May 19, 2008

Session covered a Finance Zone increase, use of its sewers, and an update to its environmental initiatives.

Sunday, May 25, 2008

Richardson City Council review — May 12, 2008

The city council voted on higher water rates and zoning requests.

Thursday, May 15, 2008

Richardson City Council bans smoking in most businesses, including restaurants

Council voted 7-0, following example of neighbors Dallas and Plano.

Tuesday, May 13, 2008

Richardson City Council proposes an increase in water rates

The council will consider the proposal Monday night.

Saturday, May 10, 2008

Richardson citizens have different views about political survey

Some viewed the survey, conducted last November, as an attack on newer members of the city council, while others did not.

Tuesday, April 29, 2008

Richardson’s bond rating gets notched up from AA+ to AAA

The more AAAs you have, the better you look. As a city, that is.

Wednesday, April 23, 2008

Richardson hearing sets deadline for apartment complex: Repair or demolish

The Ashley Place Apartments has had numerous violations of city ordinances and has been declared an urban nuisance.

Monday, April 7, 2008

Richardson declares apartment complex an urban nuisance

The Ashley Place Apartments on West Spring Valley Road has had an extensive history of code violations.

Tuesday, March 18, 2008

Richardson City Council asks for citizens input on proposed changes to smoking ordinance at March 3 meeting

Citizens interested in speaking on this issue are encouraged to attend the March 3 council meeting.

Friday, Feb. 15, 2008

Who wanted to keep former Richardson mayor Gary Slagel in office?

Over 200 people signed a petition asking Slagel to stay even after he announced his resignation.

Thursday, Jan. 24, 2008

Richardson City Council rejects proposed development

The vote surprised the developer, who thought the only issue was from traffic concerns near the proposed restaurant space.

Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2007

Richardson Mayor Steve Mitchell wants to make a difference

"Serving as mayor and as a council member is a great experience and it is truly an exciting time to serve."

Monday, Nov. 26, 2007

Richardson City Manager Bill Keffler well versed in the ABCs of city government

The biggest project in Richardson right now is reinvention.

Saturday, Nov. 24, 2007

Richardson considers requiring special permits for payday lenders

According to a recent study, areas with large numbers of these payday loan companies experience slowed property value growth because of the image such businesses project about the neighborhood.

Monday, Nov. 19, 2007

UPDATED: Richardson voters consider approve charter changes

Props would allow council meetings outside city hall and limit council member terms

By Catherine Cuellar

Richardson voters will decide if council meetings can be held outside city hall, if closed executive sessions should be allowed, and if council members should have term limits

Monday, Oct. 22, 2007

Richardson Parks & Recreation Director Michael Massey says department is steward of citizens and public land

Massey has seen a lot of changes over the 22 years he has been with the city.

Friday, Oct. 12, 2007

UPDATED: Former Richardson Mayor Gary Slagel pledges to complete term on council

Slagel was not re-elected mayor at the June 25, 2007 city council meeting.

Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2007

Richardson City Council slugs it out over city manager decisions

Bill Keffler questioned over free rent given to Texas-Israel Chamber of Commerce.

Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2007

Richardson Police Chief Larry Zacharias stays on top of ethical tone of organization

"Chief Zach's father was a Presbyterian minister, and he is an ordained Elder and Deacon in the Presbyterian Church.

Saturday, Sept. 15, 2007

Richardson Fire Chief Alan Palomba considers firefighting as vocation and hobby

"I would read the fire journals and trade magazines that stressed that if you wanted to get ahead, you had to pursue an education, so I pushed myself."

Saturday, Sept. 8, 2007

Richardson’s November charter election a near certainty

In casually listening to residents talking, and seeing their reaction to discussions, I observed a fair split between those who thought term limits a good idea and those who did not.

Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2007

Richardson forgets to renew curfew, refunds fines

Oops! Technically there wasn't a curfew ordinance after all. I guess we'll give your kid their money back, even though we still think they stayed out too late.

Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2007

Richardson City Council names Steve Mitchell new mayor

Gary Slagel will be stepping down after 16 years as Richardson mayor after the city council voted in Steve Mitchell on Monday.

Tuesday, June 26, 2007

Richardson City Council election results for Place 5

Farly close race brings new face to council.

Monday, June 18, 2007

City of Richardson purchases $600,000 worth of land, unsure what to do with it

Since 1998 the City of Richardson began purchasing nine tracts of land across the street from City Hall.

Friday, June 15, 2007

Richardson election results

Seven city council spots were voted upon in Richardson's elections Saturday.

Sunday, May 13, 2007

City of Richardson to host bi-annual Cottonwood Arts Festival this weekend

By Chad Jones

With old-paintings by a Columbian painter who calls himself merely "Guiloume."

Thursday, May 3, 2007

Richardson holds public input meeting on Heights Park

Heights Park has undergone several facelifts since the '60s, and now it's time to develop a grander strategy.

Saturday, April 7, 2007

Pegasus News Election Survey: Bob Townsend, candidate for Richardson City Council - Place 1

Here at Pegasus News, we sent a short questionnaire out to every candidate running for public office in the greater-DFW area. Bob Townsend, who is running for Richardson City Council - Place 1, recently sent back his answers to the questionnaire.

Friday, April 6, 2007

Richardson ISD named finalist for HEB Excellence in Education Award

"The HEB Excellence in Education Awards are designed to honor outstanding public school districts and professionals."

Thursday, April 5, 2007

Pegasus News Election Survey: Pris Hayes, Richardson City Council - Place 5