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What Richardson residents need to know for early midterm voting

Richardson residents can cast their midterm election ballots during early voting from Oct. 19-30.

The overview: Registered voters can visit any polling location in their county during the early voting period. The Nov. 3 midterm election covers federal, state and local races, from the U.S. Senate and Texas governor to local bonds.

What you need to know: Dallas County residents can vote at any early voting location in the county. The Richardson polling locations are:

  • Arzell Ball Center: 410 S. Greenville Ave., Richardson

  • Islamic Association Of North Texas: 840 Abrams Rd, Richardson

  • Ministerios Charisma: 740 Melrose Drive, Richardson

Collin County residents can also vote at any early voting location in the county. There are no early voting locations within Richardson, but nearby polling locations include the Renner Frankford Branch Library in Dallas and the Liberty Recreation Center in Plano.

 
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Ajeena Mediterranean Café & Bakery sets soft opening in Richardson

Ajeena Mediterranean Café & Bakery will hold a soft opening Oct. 17 in Richardson.

The details: Owner Abdul Rahman said the café is rooted in Palestinian and Lebanese heritage and will offer a mix of traditional and modern Mediterranean cuisine, including sweet and savory baked goods.

The name “Ajeena” means dough, Rahman said in an email, and the café’s specialties will include freshly baked mana’eesh, a Levantine flatbread.

Quote of note: “Beyond its food, Ajeena emphasizes community and hospitality, aiming to create a welcoming space where guests can gather and connect,” Rahman said.

  • 515 W. Campbell Road, Ste. 109, Richardson

 
News Near You
Mattress store iSense to open Plano showroom in October

A new showroom for the mattress store, iSense, is opening at Headquarters Village in Plano.

The gist: The Missouri-based company offers personalized mattresses that impact comfort, support, sleep position and temperature, according to a news release from the company.

Customers can try different settings at showrooms for the business. Mattresses can also be customized based on the preferences of an individual even if a couple sleeps together, per the release.

  • 8240 Preston Road, Ste. 185, Plano

 

FOODIE FRIDAY
Check out these new restaurants and bars opening across the Dallas - Fort Worth area.

Diamond Pastry is now open and offering baked goods in McKinney.

The shop, led by owner and baker Mona Aghajani, offers a variety of sweet and savory pastries made with quality, organic ingredients, a representative of the business said.

“We source our ingredients from renowned brands like King Arthur Flour, Callebaut Chocolate, Cucina Viva Pistachio, and 82% Fat Plugrá Butter,” the business’s website states. “Their dedication to excellence complements our own, ensuring every bite is a symphony of flavor.”

The menu includes croissants such as a chocolate almond croissant and a turkey and cheese croissant, as well as flavored danishes like a blueberry cheese danish and a baklava danish, according to the shop’s website.

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