DTX-RIC: Impact 9/30/2025

Voters looking to learn more about Richardson ISD’s upcoming bond election can attend one of four upcoming information sessions, with the first occurring Sept. 30.

What you need to know: The first information session will occur at Parkhill Junior High, 16500 Shadybank Drive, Dallas, at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 30.

The final three information sessions will occur at the following times:

• Oct. 2, 6:30 p.m. at Richardson West Junior High, 1309 Holly Drive, Richardso
• Oct. 14, 6:30 p.m. at RISD Administration Building, 420 S. Greenville Ave., Richardson
• Oct. 16, 6:30 p.m. at Westwood Junior High, 7630 Arapaho Road, Dallas

IntelliEPI IR is expanding within the Richardson Innovation Quarter following an incentive agreement between the city and the company.

The gist: The semiconductor manufacturing company is set to receive $100,000 from Richardson's Research Award Match Program, which provides funding to research-focused, for-profit, privately owned small businesses that have received federal grants, according to a news release from the city.

The funds will support “the development and operation of a capacitance-voltage setup to optimize semiconductor materials used in infrared applications,” according to the release, and the company will continue to operate out of its current space on Collins Boulevard for the next five years, at a minimum.

Quote of note: “IntelliEPI-IR strengthens Richardson’s reputation as a center for advanced semiconductor innovation,” Richardson City Manager Don Magner said in the release. “Our priority is to sustain a business environment where cutting-edge companies choose Richardson as the foundation to grow, innovate and thrive.”

Collin College officials have completed all requirements needed for a training partnership with Toyota.

The overview: The certified Toyota and Lexus Technician Training and Education Network, or T-TEN, program develops manufacturer-certified technicians in automotive dealerships across the United States, according to a Collin College news release. The college system’s training partnership with Toyota launched in fall 2023, and college officials completed the certification process this year.

Quote of note: “Achieving full compliance for the Toyota and Lexus T-TEN program is a pivotal milestone,” said Neil Matkin, Collin College district president, in the release. “We consider it a privilege to continue growing our partnership with Toyota Motor North America, Gulf States Toyota, and Toyota and Lexus dealerships, to offer more educational pathways in automotive, and to preserve local talent in Collin County.”

EōS Fitness recently opened a second location in Plano, making this the 23rd EoS Fitness gym in Texas, according to a company news release.

What they offer: The 50,000-square-foot, full-service gym features cardio and strength equipment, innovative recovery solutions, smart technologies, group fitness classes and personal training options.