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‘Staying Inspired’ Exhibit on Display at the Eisemann Center through Oct. 24

Members of the North Texas Asian Photographers Association (NTAPA) are sharing their love for photography this month at the Eisemann Center. Their exhibit is called Staying Inspired.

Fallen Richardson Fire Captain to be Honored at National Memorial

he late Richardson Fire Capt. Stephen Hill, who died in the line of duty due to occupational cancer in 2020, will be honored this weekend at the National Fallen Firefighter Memorial Park in Emmitsburg, Md., part of the 40th Annual National Firefighters Memorial Weekend Oct. 2-3. Hill’s name will be among the names of 215 firefighters added to the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial in honor of their sacrifices.

Senior Center, Tennis Center Expand Hours Beginning Oct. 4

The Richardson Parks and Recreation Department is expanding the hours of operation for the Tennis Center and Senior Center, beginning Monday, Oct. 4.

21 Area Organizations Receive Arts Grants

The City Council approved $220,000 in grants for almost two dozen area cultural and arts-related organizations at Monday’s City Council meeting, as recommended by the City’s Cultural Arts Commission.

City Council Adopts Ordinance Approving Atmos Rate Recommendation

The City Council adopted an ordinance Monday approving a rate increase for Atmos Gas, effective for bills rendered after Dec. 1, 2021. Average monthly bills for residential customers will increase by $1.28 (2.2 percent) and by around $4 for commercial customers (1.61 percent), generating $22.78 million in increased revenues for Atmos for recovery of dollars invested/spent in 2020 in serving the Mid-Tex division.

Community Impact Corrects Bond Ballot Information

Local media outlet Community Impact has notified the City of a printing error made in its October edition.

Voter Registration for November Election Ends Oct. 4

Voter registration applications must be postmarked by Oct. 4 or brought in person to the county registrar’s office by the end of business hours on that day in order to participate in the Nov. 2 election.

Neighbors to Gather in Parks for National Night Out Oct. 5

Richardson will join cities and towns across Texas in observance of National Night Out (NNO) Tuesday, Oct. 5.

Community Revitalization Awards Application Deadline Oct. 8

Time is running out to nominate a neighbor, favorite business or yourself for a 2021 Community Revitalization Award—nominations are due by 11:59 p.m. Oct. 8.

Network Surpasses Fundraising Goal

Network of Community Ministries CEO Cindy Shafer announced last week that the nonprofit has raised more than $6.4 million for its capital campaign, almost $1 million more over the original goal.