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Richardson’s Eisemann Center aims to reach new audiences, stabilize revenue in new season

The Charles W. Eisemann Center in Richardson aims to reach new audiences while stabilizing its revenue in its upcoming Eisemann Center Presents season, executive director Ally Haynes-Hamblen presented to City Council on May 4.

The big picture: The Eisemann Center, which opened in 2002, hosts a range of theater, music and dance events as well as meetings, lectures, banquets and receptions. The Eisemann Center Presents programming are a majority of the music and theater shows and make up about a quarter of all center events.

By the numbers: Haynes-Hamblen proposed a budget from the city of $992,420, about $340,000 more than last year. She said the program anticipates roughly $992,710 in revenue, largely from ticket revenues and fees.

Quote of note: “We know that every Eisemann Center Presents season is the best there ever was, but we want each successive season to continue being even better than the season before,” Haynes-Hamblen said.

 
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VIP Arena Sports Bar now open in Richardson

VIP Arena Sports Bar is now open in Richardson, serving food and drinks while showing a variety of games.

The details: Owner Arturo Flores, who also operates a bar in the Bishop Arts District, said VIP Arena is a “high-end” sports bar with a focus on hospitality. In addition to drinks, the bar offers a range of international food, including dishes from Peru, Ecuador and Mexico, as well as American dishes like chicken wings and burgers.

After 10 p.m., Flores said the bar will become a night life spot.

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Texas Health Community Resource Center expands services, hours to serve Collin County residents

As it nears its one-year anniversary, the Texas Health Community Resource Center in Allen has expanded its services and hours.

The center, which offers a six-month program with medical care and support for eligible Collin County residents with chronic conditions, opened in May 2025.

The setup: The resource center, located at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Allen, is an initiative of the Texas Health Community Hope program and is funded through the Texas Health Resources Foundation. More than 129 enrolled clients have been served, and more than 460 visits have been logged since the center’s opening, according to a Texas Health news release.

What’s new: The Texas Health Community Resource Center now offers evening hours each Wednesday, operating from noon to 8 p.m., in an effort to provide flexibility for clients who work during daytime hours, the release states. Through a partnership with the American Heart Association, the center’s new services include offering digital weight scales, blood pressure monitors and pill organizers for clients to support self-monitoring.

 
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Plano car crashes down 2.5% from 2024 to 2025

Traffic crashes in Plano have decreased year to year from 2024 to 2025, according to the Plano Police Department.

The department provided an overview about the latest traffic data for the city at a joint meeting with the city of Plano and Plano ISD on April 30.

In a nutshell: The city had a crash rate of 17.89 crashes per 1,000 residents in 2025, according to Plano Police Department data.

 

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