Golf Ranch Richardson is set to add 28 new covered hitting bays, an additional parking lot and other property upgrades after City Council unanimously approved a special permit request Oct. 26.

The overview: The driving range has been active since 2008, and Golf Ranch took over operations in 2023. Golf Ranch requested the amendments to its special permit to accommodate several modifications, including removing all existing uncovered bays and constructing a new covered hitting structure.

A closer look: Other planned modifications include a new parking lot, street modifications and new buildings for administration, food and beverage.

Elia Greek Tavern is now accepting reservations at its Richardson location, per a social media announcement. The first reservations are available Nov. 5.

The details: The restaurant, which opened its first location in Bishop Arts, serves a Mediterranean seafood-focused menu, including branzino, seafood orzo and salmon skewers.

• 101 S. Coit Road, Ste. 8, Richardson

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Educators, public officials and graduates from across the state gathered in Austin on Oct. 27 to celebrate the 15th anniversary of Western Governors University in Texas. The online university offers certificates, bachelor's and master's degrees, which students can complete at their own pace.

About the organization: WGU was founded in 1997 by a bipartisan group of 19 governors in Western states to provide a more affordable and flexible option for higher education. In 2011, then-Gov. Rick Perry signed an executive order making Texas an official WGU affiliate.

Since 2011, WGU in Texas has reached the following milestones:

• 38,691 total graduates

• 45,545 degrees earned

• 24,087 students currently enrolled

Quote of note: "It was definitely one of those options that was super flexible, so that kind of fit my current schedule, especially since I work full-time," 2026 WGU graduate Jacob Gomez said. "It was super convenient for me."