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Q&A: Meet the candidates running for Texas House of Representatives District 61

Three candidates are running for the Texas House of Representatives District 61 seat in the upcoming Nov. 3 election.

What you need to know: Republican incumbent Keresa Richardson is running against Democratic candidate Brittany Black and Green Party candidate Anissa Chilmeran.

Candidates were asked to keep responses within 50 words, answer the questions provided and avoid attacking opponents. Answers may have been edited or shortened to adhere to those guidelines, or for style and clarity. Candidates are listed in alphabetical order by last name.

 
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Cadence Cyclery to relocate within downtown McKinney this fall

Cadence Cyclery is moving to a new downtown McKinney location, said Jackson Eaker, who handles operations and marketing for Cadence Cyclery.

Zoom in: The business offers bike service and repair, rentals, custom-built bikes and more, per its website. Cadence Cyclery is currently located at 119 S. Tennessee St., McKinney.

“We are so excited to be able to continue being the best bike shop in town, just in a bigger and better space,” Eaker said in an email.

  • 210 N. Tennessee St., McKinney

 
What's Next Wednesday
Manufacturing facility, multifamily building: Check out 5 major DFW-area permits filed this week

The Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport’s Terminal C renovations continue and a Taiwan-based company is opening a manufacturing facility in McKinney. Check out some of the latest North Texas construction filings with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.

1. Lite-On manufacturing facility in McKinney: Lite-On Technology Corp., a Taiwan-based manufacturing company that specializes in semiconductor components, is moving into an existing warehouse facility in McKinney, per a TDLR filing. The move will bring at least 600 jobs to the city, per previous reporting.

  • Location: 310 Cypress Hill Drive, Ste. 310, McKinney
  • Estimated timeline: Sept. 15, 2026-Aug. 31, 2027
  • Estimated cost: $90 million

2. MRI Equipment Replacement at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center—Plano: Officials at the medical center officials are replacing its MRI equipment, per a TDLR filing. Equipment replacement is estimated to last four months.

  • Location: 4700 Alliance Boulevard, Plano
  • Estimated timeline: Nov. 16, 2026-March 31, 2027
  • Estimated cost: $3 million

 
Local Eats
Check out 6 new restaurants now open in the Dallas-Fort Worth area

Looking to get out of your neighborhood to try a new dining experience? Check out the following restaurant news from across the Dallas-Fort Worth metro, as recently reported by Community Impact.

Allen: The Melting Pot now offering fondue in Allen’s Watters Creek Village
The eatery offers a signature four-course dining experience featuring both cheese and chocolate fondue courses. The menu includes six types of cheese fondue served with bread, fruit and vegetables, as well as salads. Entree fondue options including Coq au Vin and Court Bouillon, which pair with proteins such as shrimp, steak and chicken.

  • 935 Watters Creek Blvd. N., Allen

Frisco: Utsav Indian Cuisine & Bar opens new Frisco restaurant
The restaurant offers south and north Indian cuisine, featuring kebabs, fried rice and noodle dishes, biryani dishes, vegetarian and non-vegetarian curry dishes, soups and mandis. The restaurant also features a full-service bar and lounge, serving specialty cocktails and beers.

  • 12255 Teel Parkway, Frisco

 
Affecting All Texans
Q&A: Get to know the candidates running for Texas attorney general

For the first time in over a decade, there is no incumbent in the Texas attorney general's race as Republican Ken Paxton runs for U.S. Senate.

Democrat Nathan Johnson, a state senator from Dallas; Republican Mayes Middleton, a state senator from Galveston; and Libertarian Tom Oxford, an attorney from Nederland, are running to replace him this November. Community Impact asked the candidates for their perspectives on Texas' open records laws, state litigation and other topics.

How we got here: Johnson and Middleton each won their primary runoff elections in May, Community Impact reported, while Oxford was selected as the Texas Libertarian Party's candidate during an April nominating convention.

Looking ahead: Early voting in eight statewide races and dozens of local elections runs from Oct. 19-30. Election Day is Nov. 3.

 

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