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Festivals, live music, more to do in Richardson in September and October

Looking for something to do in Richardson? Here are 6 events happening in the city to check out.

Tusk: Fleetwood Mac Tribute Band
Fleetwood Mac tribute band, Tusk, will perform at the Eisemann Center. The band has been performing together for 16 years and the show will feature many of the band’s best known hits.

  • Sept. 27, 4 p.m.
  • $45-$70
  • 2351 Performance Drive, Richardson

 
CI Business
Pei Wei Asian Kitchen permanently closed in Richardson

Pei Wei Asian Kitchen in west Richardson is closed.

What you need to know: The location shut down on August 24, according to a sign in the building's window.

The details: The chain serves a variety of Asian rice- and noodle-based entrees, as well as appetizers, salads and deserts. Pei Wei at 1425 E. Renner Road, Ste. 610, Richardson remains open.

 
Metro News
Check out 11 fun runs, 5K races around Dallas-Fort Worth this fall

Looking for fun ways to spend a weekend this fall? Here are a round up of 5K races and fun runs around the Dallas-Fort Worth area.

1. Double Trouble race in Grapevine: Join the 25th annual Double Trouble 5K and 10K race around Lake Grapevine. Attendees can run both races together or sign up individually.

  • Oct. 11, 8 a.m.
  • $40-$50 (registration)
  • 2615 Dove Loop Road, Grapevine

2. Monster Dash 5K in McKinney: Runners will receive a medal for finishing the race and can enjoy local vendors and a costume contest. The event will also include live music and photo opportunities.
  • Oct. 25, 8 a.m.
  • $42.42 (registration)
  • 1405 Wilson Creek Parkway, McKinney

 
CI Texas
Texans have through Oct. 6 to register to vote in the Nov. 4 election

The Nov. 4 election is coming up, and so is the deadline to register to vote. Eligible Texans must register by Oct. 6 to cast votes in various local races and weigh in on 17 proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution.

What to know: Texans who need to register to vote must submit a paper application. The application is available here and must be printed, signed and mailed to the election office in the voter’s county of residence.

Texas does not allow online voter registration, unless residents are updating, renewing or replacing a Texas driver’s license or ID card.

Zooming in: To be eligible to register to vote, an individual must:

  • Be a U.S. citizen
  • Reside in the county they apply to vote in
  • Be at least 18 years old by Election Day
  • Not have been declared mentally incapacitated without the right to vote by a court

Registered voters can check their voter registration status online at any time and update identifying information, such as their name and address, online through Oct. 6.

 

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