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Roads on the ballot: Richardson voters to consider $223.4M bond in May

Richardson’s $223.4 million bond proposal, the city’s largest ever, is heading to the ballot in May.

The big picture: The proposed bond features five propositions funding street repair, fire facility renovations, park improvements, sidewalk construction and drainage work. The majority of the money, $132.2 million, will go toward streets and alleys, as Assistant City Manager Charles Goff said in an email that infrastructure maintenance “is an ongoing need” in Richardson.

Zooming in: Most street repair is not typically covered through general city funds, Goff said, so cities rely on bonds to pay for larger repair projects. The proposed bond includes 13 alley repair projects and 15 street reconstruction projects, which will include full-depth pavement replacement of the entire road segment, as well as waterline and sewer replacement, City Manager Don Magner said.

Quote of note: “Seeing this level of focus on especially streets and alleys will really help us move the needle,” Mayor Amir Omar said at a Dec. 15 council meeting.

 
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Moon Wolf Provisions sets soft opening date to offer specialty coffee, art in Richardson

Moon Wolf Provisions is slated to launch a soft-opening April 18 in Richardson, business owner Richie Conry said in an email.

What they will offer: The menu will feature specialty coffee, matcha tea, house made pastries and snacks.

In addition to their food and beverage program, the business will sell items made by local artists and creators as well as custom bags Conry sews using vintage fabrics. Handmade Moon Wolf mugs, other branded merchandise and more will also be available.

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Cosmetology, law enforcement: Collin College to launch 3 new associate degree programs

New associate degree programs are slated to launch this fall at Collin College.

The new degree programs are aimed at competitive job markets, a news release states.

The specifics: The new Associate of Applied Science programs will include corresponding certificates, the release states. Programs include:

  • Medical Laboratory Technology
  • Law Enforcement—Public Administration and Supervision
  • Cosmetology

Quote of note: “We are excited to offer these new programs that align with the needs of our community and the changing job market,” Collin College District President Neil Matkin said in the release.

 

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