Voters could see up to $21 million in facilities projects on Richardson’s 2026 bond package, primarily renovation and repair on fire stations and a number of other city buildings.

Wayne Corum, Richardson’s director of facilities and fleet, presented potential projects for the $200 million May bond election to City Council on Dec. 8.

The details: The largest proposed projects were for Richardson’s fire services, including a new apparatus building behind Fire Station 5, a renovation of Fire Station 6 and initial designs for a new Fire Station 7.

Corum also presented the following facilities projects, but suggested that funding could come from alternative sources besides the bond:

• Service Center
• Municipal Court
• Recreation Center
• Detention Center

What’s next: Corum’s presentation was the last individual presentation of bond priorities, and council will start refining the propositions at the Dec. 15 meeting.

2-1-Fore Golf is opening a new golf simulator in Richardson, according to the company’s social media.

What else: In addition to golf simulators, the location will also feature a full-service bar and kitchen.

Collin College is getting closer to opening its new health sciences center at its Frisco campus.

The overview: College leaders along with city of Frisco officials celebrated a construction milestone as the final beam was lifted and placed on top of the Health Sciences Center during a topping-out ceremony held Dec. 3, according to a college news release. The 120,000-square-foot center will provide additional space for the college's current health science programs while creating spaces for new programs. 

The project is estimated to cost approximately $71.8 million and is expected to open in spring 2027.

Quote of note: "Great progress has been made toward creating this innovative learning environment,” Collin College district President Neil Matkin said in the release. “We can all be proud of contributing to a Health Sciences Center that will offer high-demand programs that align with local workforce needs. It’s a win for our students, for our healthcare partners and for the community who will benefit from receiving care from well-trained, highly qualified healthcare professionals.”