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78 6 Manny’s Mexican Kitchen The CityLine restaurant will offer a number of Tex-Mex dishes such as tacos, enchiladas, nachos and more. It also has a number of vegetarian and vegan options. Construction on the space formerly occupied by Fernando’s Mexican Cuisine is underway. • Opening early 2026 • 1250 State St., Ste. 100, Richardson • www.mannystexmex.com 5 2-1-Fore Golf In addition to golf simulators, the business will also feature a full-service bar and kitchen. 2-1-Fore Golf will be available to host social events, and interested golfers can request early access to membership options through the company’s website. • Opening in January • 1002 N. Central Expressway, Ste. 579, Richardson • www.21foregolf.com

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3 Secret Agent BBQ Catering and To Go Founder Ian Fleming said he has been serving barbecue around DFW with his food truck and catering company for years. His signature dish is brisket mac and cheese, alongside other menu offerings including brisket, ribs, turkey breast, pulled pork and handmade sides. • Opened Dec. 11 • 1980 Nantucket Dr., Ste. 103, Richardson • www.secretagentbbq.com 4 We’re Dough The eatery’s menu features manoush—a Lebanese flat bread and kaak—a Lebanese street bread. Breakfast options include fakhar which are eggs cooked on a traditional Lebanese clay pot. According to the company’s website, the majority of the raw materials arrive via cargo or airplane from Lebanon.

7 LuLu Jewelry A new jewelry store is set for southern Richardson. Construction on the location started in November and is expected to finish in August. • 801 S. Sherman St., Ste. 03, Richardson

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1 Farjé Perfumes The store sells original perfumes inspired by iconic fragrances like Baccarat Rouge 540, Burberry Her and Bleu de Chanel. • Opened Dec. 5 • 100 S. Central Expressway, Ste. 46, Richardson • www.farjeperfumes.com 2 Krispy Krunchy Chicken Their menu features Cajun-spiced fried chicken, honey biscuits and wings. • Opened Dec. 2 • 400 N. Coit Road, Ste. 1910, Richardson • www.krispykrunchy.com

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9 Arash Persian Grill The restaurant is celebrating its one year anniversary in January. It serves stews, kabobs, curries and more. According to the company’s social media, it is a sister restaurant to Avesta Persian Grill located in Houston. • Opened Jan. 29, 2025 • 401 W. President George Bush Highway, Ste. 119, Richardson • www.arashpersiangrill.com 10 Shredder Ski School The business is celebrating its one year anniversary this month. Shredder Ski School offers ski and snowboarding classes designed for children, but also has beginner classes for adults. It also offers open gym sessions for practice between lessons and the facility can be rented out for birthday parties. • Opened Jan. 6, 2025 • 1002 N. Central Expressway, Ste. 229, Richardson • www.shredderski.com

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Government

BY ISABELLA ZEFF

City expects deficit due to tax cap

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Magner estimated that Richardson has expe- rienced a cumulative loss of $21 million in new revenue as a result of SB 2. In the six years prior to SB 2, Richardson averaged $4.76 million in new property tax revenue each year, he said. Since 2021, the first fiscal year under the new legislation, the average new property tax revenue has dropped to $2.35 million a year. “We will need to either identify new revenue sources or we’re going to have to reduce funding for existing programs and services,” Magner said. “This is just simple math.”

Richardson could see a budget deficit in the next few years due to the statewide cap on property tax increases, city manager Don Magner warned City Council at the Dec. 15 meeting. The Texas Property Tax Reform and Transparency Act of 2019, or Senate Bill 2, required voter approval for local governments to increase property tax revenue by more than 3.5% a year, effectively capping their property tax revenue. Under prior law, the cap was set at 8% increase per year. The budget could get even tighter if state legislators lower the property tax increase cap again during the 2027 legislative session. Earlier this month, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announced his plans to oversee legislation in 2027 that further cuts back the property taxes charged by local governments. Both the Senate and the House attempted to pass legislation in the 2025 session to lower the tax increase cap to 2.5% and 1% respectively. “It’s time to drive a stake through the heart of local property tax hikes for good,” Gov. Greg Abbott said at a Nov. 9 campaign event.

Five-year property tax rate history Collin and Dallas Counties have reduced property tax rates over the last five years. Richardson’s property tax rate is $0.54218 per $100 of taxable value in 2025, down from $0.62516 in 2020.

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modest expenditure assumptions, Magner said the city will run a deficit in 2028, which will only increase with the addition of any new programs. He said this issue will be at the forefront for city staff when they start work on the fiscal year 2026- 2027 budget.

limits on revenue or expenditures, as well as new unfunded mandates from the next legislative session in 2027. Magner presented another model that showed the city’s revenue if the legislature reduced the cap on property tax increases to 2.5%, which was pushed in the last session. With robust revenue and

Magner suggested a comprehensive review of current programs and services to ensure that they are aligned with City Council priorities. He said the city needs to prepare for “very probable”

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Education

BY ISABELLA ZEFF

Richardson ISD’s six remaining junior highs are on track for expansion into middle schools by 2028, district ocials presented to the school board at its Dec. 11 meeting. The overview Richardson ISD’s middle school transformation, which transitions sixth graders from elementary to junior high campuses, began with Lake Highlands and Forest Meadow, which opened as middle schools in 2024. The 2025 bond that voters approved in November will fund construction on the remaining six junior high campuses to convert to middle schools. “We wanted to ensure that there was equity across all eight middle school transformations, with Lake Highlands and Forest Meadow being our trailblazers,” Superintendent Tabitha Branum said. “However, every site and some programming that is housed at each campus does inuence the design of the building, and each building will have a unique look and a unique identity.” The details The junior high campuses require varying levels of expansion, renovation and construction to take on the additional students and programming planned for the middle schools, chief of sta Mike Jasso told the school board. The current designs plan for a 1,000-student capacity across all campuses. RISD on track to have 8 middle schools by 2028

Richardson ISD ocials presented design plans and renderings for the expansions of six junior highs, including Richardson North Junior High, at the Dec. 11 board meeting. (Rendering courtesy Stantec Architects)

Richardson West, the arts and technology magnet school, will also have culinary arts, robotics, theater and digital communications programming. West- wood, the math, science and leadership magnet, is set to have leadership, health science, computer science and criminal justice programming. What’s next The city reviewed design plans in December which are set to be nalized in the spring. School board President Chris Poteet said that people should be prepared for these early design plans to change throughout the process. Construction is slated to begin in June and projected to last until May 2028, with all campuses planned to open to sixth graders as middle schools in fall 2028.

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Academic and extracurricular programming expansions for the middle schools include: • Core academic spaces (sixth through eighth grade) • Science labs • Career and technical education • Special education and intervention • Fine arts and athletics • Guidance and counseling • Collaboration spaces

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Transportation

BY ISABELLA ZEFF

Richardson street strategy balances reconstruction, repairs

arterial streets—major roadways that may see up to 50,000 drivers a day—in order to keep them in good condition. Construction for roads in fair condition focuses on localized repair, replacing a panel or half-panel of concrete at a time, in order to upgrade that street into a “good street.” What else Funding for localized repair and preventative maintenance on fair and good streets usually comes from other city funding sources rather than a bond. The city transfers a portion of property tax revenue to a street project reserve fund. However, Magner recommended that the 2026 bond include $25 million for localized concrete replacement on 16 fair streets and one neighborhood, which he said would create an opportunity to catch up on the repairs needed across the city. The bond would put $5 million a year toward concrete replacement, a significant increase compared to what has been spent on those repairs in past years. This would also free up city funding for other uses if needed, Magner said. “We’re really trying to leverage and maximize the bond program and to be able to address some of those responsibilities so that we can relieve some of the pressures that they’re currently placing on our general fund year after year,” Magner said. Another thing For neighborhood street repairs, Magner said, Richardson uses a zone approach rather than ranking those streets individually.

Richardson will prioritize full street recon- struction as well as localized concrete repair in the upcoming $223 million bond. City manager Don Magner presented his final bond project recommendations to City Council on Dec. 15, recommending $114.6 million in total for a variety of street and alley projects. The rec- ommendations are based on Richardson’s larger street repair strategy, in which the city ranks the condition of streets in order to determine their construction needs. Breaking it down The city places streets into three classes based on pavement condition: good, fair or in need of total reconstruction. Streets that need total reconstruction—curb- to-curb, full-depth, waterline and sewer replace- ment—are treated with localized “triage” repairs to keep them as safe and drivable as possible until they’re able to make it into a bond package, Magner said. West Shore Drive is one of these streets, with its ongoing construction funded by the 2021 bond. “The street has gotten to the condition that the only thing that is going to help it is a complete rebuild. There’s nothing to salvage,” Magner said. “Part of our strategy is every bond program we’re trying to include as many of those streets as possible.” His recommendation for the 2026 bond program includes 15 reconstruction projects. For good streets, the city focuses on preven- tative maintenance, Magner said, which could include sealing cracks, leveling or spot repair. Magner said the city does consistent work on

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“If we’re doing this zone, we’re going to go in that neighborhood, every single street, and we’re going to make every single repair,” Magner said. “Every piece of that asphalt’s going to be replaced. And when we leave that neighbor- hood zone, we know every street’s in a good condition.” This keeps construction costs lower and allows the city to get more repairs done, Magner said. What’s next City Council will continue to refine the bond program in January and plans to call the bond election by Feb. 9. After that, the city will focus on public education on the bond until the May 2 election.

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Plano ocials are continuing to consider alterna- tive transit options ahead of a May special election allowing voters to decide whether or not the city stays with Dallas Area Rapid Transit. The gist At their Dec. 16 meeting, Plano City Council members received an update from a citizen-led transit committee that was tasked with making a recommendation on alternative transit options. The committee concluded its work without a formal consensus due to questions about cost, coverage and paratransit. Director of Policy and Government Relations Andrew Fortune said half of the committee members Plano weighs transit options before DART vote

Plano residents will vote on whether the city should stay with DART on May 2 unless an agreement between the city and agency is met prior to March 18. (Jacquelyn Burrer/Community Impact)

participated in the rankings, while the other half chose not to submit rankings, providing written comments instead. Fortune said the three alternative services the city is currently examining include microtransit and paratransit companies Via, RideCo and Spare. Fortune noted that Spare is a vendor currently used by DART, and all three vendors have been vetted through federal and state guidelines.

Some context Plano and three other DART member cities—High- land Park, Irving and Farmers Branch—have called special elections to consider leaving the transit agency. DART CEO Nadine Lee said any withdraws would impact the entire system. Richardson City Manager Don Magner said that city sta are working with DART and the other cities to identify a “regional solution” prior to any withdrawals.

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Events

BY ISABELLA ZEFF

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• Jan. 24, 2 p.m. • $26-$36 • 2351 Performance Dr, Richardson • www.eisemanncenter.com

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Mochitsuki This event showcases mochitsuki, a rice pounding ceremony to ring in the Japanese New Year. The celebration will include fresh mochi, cultural performances and traditional games. • Jan. 11, 2-5 p.m. • Free with registration • 777 Loop Road SW, Richardson • www.crowmuseum.org Impressions in Stone Texas Counter Fitters, in partnership with the Perot Museum and Shumla Archaeological Research & Education Center, presents a fireside chat on early rock painting, including examples of Texas’s oldest painted records. • Jan. 21, 5:30-7:30 p.m. • Free • 909 North Bowser Road, Richardson • www.bit.ly/4p8Ns8g Sonia De Los Santos This performance for audiences of all ages features music in Spanish and English by Sonia De Los Santos, a Latin Grammy-nominated children’s artist.

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ArcoStrum: Violin & Guitar Duo Strauss Shi and TY Zhang will present a fusion of Chinese folk, rock and classical music. The show includes performances on the erhu (a two-stringed fiddle) and the dizi (a bamboo flute). • Jan. 30, 7:30 p.m. • Free • 800 W Campbell Rd #3021, Richardson • calendar.utdallas.edu

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1 Glenville Drive reconstruction Project: Work consists of pavement reconstruction, improvements to public utilities, traffic signals, lighting, pedestrian sidewalks and bike lanes. Update: Paving work has been completed, including main lanes, medians and driveway approaches. Current work includes the sidewalk and bike lane along the southbound main line, irrigation and landscaping. • Timeline: winter 2023-winter 2026 • Cost: $23.7 million • Funding source: city of Richardson

2 Lakeside Boulevard reconstruction Project: A full street reconstruction and utility improvements of Lakeside Boulevard from US 75 to Campbell Road. Update: Work in the northbound lanes of Lakeside and Lawnview Drive is complete. Work is currently taking place in the southbound lanes, including replacement of the waterline, storm drain, sanitary sewer improvements and repaving of the roadway. • Timeline: winter 2025-winter 2026 • Cost: $10 million • Funding source: city of Richardson E. COLLINS BLVD. E. ARAPHO RD. 1

3 Floyd Road rehabilitation Project: The project includes replacement and repair of sections of pavement along Floyd Road. Update: Construction is underway. Northbound lanes on Floyd Road in Richardson between Belt Line Road and Scottsdale Drive are now closed, according to a city news release. Floyd Road between Scottsdale Drive and US 75 is undergoing concrete strength testing, per a city new release. • Timeline: summer 2025-summer 2026 • Cost: $2.03 million • Funding Source: city of Richardson

Legends of Country The Richardson Symphony Orchestra performs a tribute to country icons like Dolly Parton, Johnny Cash, and Garth Brooks. • Feb. 7, 7:30 p.m. • $26-$91 • 2351 Performance Dr, Richardson • www.eisemanncenter.com

Spanish Nights by Candlelight This show features BENISE, an Emmy award-winning Spanish guitarist, accompanied by choreography and costumes. • Feb. 1, 3:00 p.m. • $39-$55 • 2351 Performance Dr, Richardson • www.eisemanncenter.com

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Health & wellness

BY MICHAEL CROUCHLEY

Health & Wellness Edition 2026

Richardson readers, welcome to your 2026 Health and Wellness edition. Our second annual Health and Wellness edition looks to serve as a resource for readers looking to live healthier in 2026. The goal of this guide is to bring you news on full-body wellness, developing healthy habits and preventive care. All of the stories are compiled by our team of local journalists, and all of the advertisements are from nearby businesses who support our mission to provide free, useful news. Looking to get a head start on your New Year’s Resolution? Check out our updates on local parks and trails projects in Richardson. That includes the Cotton Belt Trail, which runs next to the recently opened Silver Line commuter rail, and potential parks projects to feature on the May 2026 bond. Also in this special edition is a feature on Soccer Spectrum, a local business that offers soccer leagues for all ages. We hope you enjoy this special section!

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The Cotton Belt Trail is currently under con- struction in Richardson, with completion pro- jected for early 2027, said Mario Zavala, Dallas Area Rapid Transit communications project manager. The overview Nearly three miles of the proposed 57-mile trail will run through Richardson. Construction on the Richardson section began in spring 2025 as part of a larger construction phase to build 11 miles of the trail from Addison to Plano. The Cotton Belt Trail is a hike-and-bike trail that once completed will link a number of cities across the Dallas-Fort Worth area, stretching from Plano to downtown Fort Worth. more than 21.5 miles Cotton Belt Trail work to continue through 2026

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DART oversees design and construction of the trail from the Dallas Fort Worth International Airport to Plano. Zavala said the Cotton Belt Trail plans will not be affected if any cities leave DART. What’s next After the completion of this construction phase, the remaining trail segments in Carrollton, Coppell, Grapevine and Fort Worth are slated to be built once additional funding is secured.

have already been completed, including a small section in Richardson just west of US 75. What’s happening The Cotton Belt Trail will stretch from Water- view Drive to President George Bush in Richardson and the work is projected to be completed by early 2027, Zavala said. Construction on two pedestrian bridges in Richardson started in the fall. Custer Bridge will be located south of President George Bush and Spring Creek Bridge will be just east of US 75.

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BY MARY KATHERINE SHAPIRO

North Star Diagnostic Imaging, Civie partner to enhance imaging process

A closer look

According to a North Star Diagnostic Imaging news release, benets of the technology include: • Lower patient costs • Faster imaging results • Reduced wait times for scheduling and authorizations • Allowing providers to spend more time with patients “The technology is designed to optimize the delivery of imaging services right from start to nish,” Civie CEO Dhruv Chopra said. Chopra said it also benets patients by translating radiologist reports into simple terms, ensuring patients receive necessary follow-up scans and providing them with easy, digital access to their records and images. Civie is an AI-powered ecosystem of radiology solutions that covers the entire patient and clinical journey, from exam ordering to image viewing, reporting and payment, the news release states. Because the technology does not rely on a third- party interface, there is no lag time in receiving imaging orders or payments, the release states.

• Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) • Compound Tomography (CT) scanning • 3D Mammography

Through a new partnership with radiology software provider Civie, North Star Diagnostic Imaging has added new technology to all 14 locations throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth area making the process easier for both patients and physicians. North Star Diagnostics oers a variety o diagnostic imaging services, including: • X-ray • Ultrasound

• Arthrogram • Myelogram

The newly implemented unied Radiology Information System aims to use Articial Intelligence to reduce the administrative burden on physicians and provide a better experience for patients.

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North Star Diagnostic Imaging has 14 DFW locations.

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provides for patients. “The patients are going to start demanding this level of service across the board, across their imaging centers,” Chopra said. “The days of backward imaging centers are not going to be there anymore. Patients are going to require a lot more transparency.”

cutting-edge technology with outstanding patient care.” “Our team can further streamline our workows, use best-in-class tools and continue to deliver timely, thorough results for our patients and referring providers,” Wright said in the release. Chopra said this kind of technology has the potential to change the health care industry because of the level of transparency it

David Wright, Co-CEO of North Star Diagnostic Imaging, said the business has seen a 35% reduction in cost using Civie solutions. “It’s not just the technology, but it’s the technology fused with the pricing mechanism that works in an era where a lot of providers are being squeezed for lower reimbursement,” Wright said. He added that partnering with Civie aligns with the company’s “commitment to combine

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Investing in green space From the cover

The gist

Proposed park and recreation projects on Richardson’s May 2026 bond

Aquatic projects: $11.5M

Playgrounds: $5.7M

Breckinridge Bridge: $5M

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Richardson’s upcoming bond will likely include $22.2 million in parks projects, including aquatic, playground and Breckinridge Park upgrades. City Manager Don Magner laid out his final recommendations for the total $223 million bond at the Dec. 15 City Council meeting. Magner recommended $11.5 million for aquatics projects and $5.7 million for 10 playground renovations. Mayor Amir Omar suggested cutting four playgrounds built after 2009 from the bond, but Magner recommended all 10 renovations. “There were four playgrounds that were right around the border in terms of timeline,” Magner said. “This takes away that uncertainty and includes all of the playground rebuilds to allow us to keep on our rhythm.” Magner also recommended $5 million to develop a new pedestrian bridge and loop trail segment at Breckinridge Park, a continuation of the Breckinridge Strategic Improvement Plan.

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Potential Richardson bond breakdown Streets: $114.6M Parks: $22.2M Facilities: $36M Drainage: $16.5M Sidewalks: $16.5M Traffic: $17.6M

“It’s something that adds to a healthy community and allows families to come together and exercise and recreate.” Parks and Recreation Director Yvonne Falgout said that replacing aging pools with spraygrounds could increase functionality while decreasing maintenance costs. Future aquatic developments could include an indoor pool among other citywide updates.

Magner’s recommended aquatics projects include replacing Cottonwood Pool with a spray- ground, also called splash pad, renovating Canyon Creek Pool and adding a sprayground at Breckin- ridge Complex B. The updates were originally laid out in the city’s Aquatics Master Plan, approved in January 2025. “Being a contemporary, modern city, aquatics are important to offer our residents,” Magner said.

Total: $223.4M

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Council is set to have discussions on specific propositions through the end of the year, with the final proposition discussion planned for January. The last day to call a bond for the May 2 election is Feb. 9. Projects that didn’t make the cut for the bond package, including Apollo Park and proposed pickleball courts at Point North Park, could be included in future bonds.

Bond funding could be used to replace 10 playgrounds, built between 2005 and 2015.

The proposed package does not include funding for several possible projects, including the second phase of Apollo Park construction, which is set to add soccer fields. The first phase was completed in 2024. Council member Joe Corcoran said the city’s Parks and Recreation commission prefers funding for Apollo over Breckinridge Park. Corcoran said some members suggested the soccer fields would provide citywide benefits, while the Breckinridge upgrades would offer a narrower benefit in the panhandle. “But if we take that approach to every single bond program in perpetuity, then the infrastructure projects at Breckinridge will just never get done,” Corcoran said. Mayor Pro Tem Ken Hutchenrider supported prioritizing the Breckinridge bridge over Apollo during a previous council meeting. The bridge would be the park’s second, with the first finished in 2012.

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Men’s and women’s leagues play at Soccer Spectrum.

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When neighbors Wes Pingelton and Steve Barton bought Soccer Spectrum in 2021, the bustling soccer hub founded in 1989 by the Mungioli family, they committed to preserving its spirit while building a sustainable future. Soccer Spectrum boasts leagues for all ages. “Until you lack oxygen; that’s our age range,” Barton said. The details When Pingelton and Barton bought Soccer Spectrum, which Barton called “the soccer mecca for North Texas,” there were many things they didn’t change. However, they prioritized changes that would allow for growth, including building an outdoor turf eld featuring 7-versus-7 elds. “[We] have a waiting list every night,” Pingelton said. “For this to be able to work for us nancially, and build the community that we wanted, we had to have extra space.” Barton credits Pingelton with the vision for the outdoor space. “Wes saw kind of this Katy Trail Ice House meets English Premier soccer inside, outside [facility],” Barton said. What’s happening On weeknights, between 5 p.m. and 8 p.m., the youth soccer league practices on the outdoor elds. Throughout the day, starting as early as 6 a.m., adult league games are held.

“On most nights, our average age is 35 to 40. You want exercise but you’re not trying to run a mara- thon,” Pingelton said. “This eld is meant for good exercise and lots of goals, which equates to a lot of fun and a good experience.” What else? In addition to a full bar, Soccer Spectrum also has a full kitchen featuring pizzas named after the four founding Mungioli brothers: The Anthony, The Gerald, The Luigi and The Richard. Head Chef Eloy Tejeda, who has worked at Soccer Spectrum for 17 years, comes up with new menu items including a recently added cinnamon dessert pizza. Going forward The business owners’ one year goal is to be hyper-focused on the World Cup. Operations Man- ager Andy Kaasa has connected Soccer Spectrum with the European Chamber of Commerce with the goal of hosting watch party events for fans coming in from European countries. The business owners have been approached by three dierent companies in the last two years about expanding across the country. “If we’re going to do something we want it to be exceptional,” Pingelton said of their ve-year plans. “If the right opportunity came across, we would open up at least one more location.”

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Linh’s Kitchen The restaurant offers banh mi sandwiches, beef noodle soup, vermicelli bowls and more, according to its website. • Opened Nov. 12 • 1115 W. Hickory St., Ste. 111, Denton • https://linhs-kitchen-105585.square.site

Vinifera Wine Lounge & Bistro Vinifera’s menu includes a selection of seafood dishes, salads, a lobster roll, pastas and ratatouille. On the drink menu, there are several wine options, including reds, rose and whites, beers, and cocktails. • Opened Dec. 5 • 4120 River Walk Drive, Flower Mound • www.viniferariverwalk.com

Wabi House The restaurant menu focuses mainly on ramen noodles, including tonkotsu, spicy miso, shoyu, dry garlic and tsukemen. Wabi House also has yakitori, a skewer with different meat options, and small plates like takoyaki and bone marrow crab. • Opened Dec. 3

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Tao Rice Roll The Taiwanese restaurant’s menu includes rice rolls, pancakes, sticky rice and wonton soup. • Opened in November • 1550 S. Custer Road, Ste. 600, McKinney • www.taoriceroll.com

Angie’s The eatery’s menu features $9.99 Maine lobster rolls and $4.99 large fresh-cut salads with grilled- to-order antibiotic-free chicken, a company news release states. Other menu items include fried shrimp rolls, spicy honey fried cod sandwiches, lobster cake meals and more, the website states. • Opened Nov. 19 • 701 W. 15th St., Plano • www.angieslobster.com

Josefina’s Cocina The menu, which features breakfast, lunch and dinner options, includes nachos, fajitas, chilaquiles, enchiladas, salads and more. Breakfast items, including omelettes, crepes and waffles, are served all day. The drink menu features fruit margaritas, cervezas, tequilas and mezcales. • Opened Dec. 5 • 3610 Shire Blvd., Ste. 108, Richardson • www.josefinascocina.com

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Across Richardson, the median price of homes has generally risen over the past year, most notably in the 75082 ZIP code. However, homes are taking longer to sell. The 75080 ZIP code had the most stable market of Richardson’s ZIP codes. Residential market data

December 2023-November 2024

December 2024-November 2025

Number of homes sold

Number of homes under contract

+0.2%

+6.31%

-5.26%

-2.79%

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-13.27%

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December 2024-November 2025

$452,500

$467,462

75080

Months of inventory in 2025

$428,875

$411,250

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75082

1.43 1.11

1.57

$573,250

$560,750

June

75082

1.42 1.07 1.86

July

1.38 1.78 1.12

August

Average days on the market

Number of new listings

1.44 3.64 1.5

September

+31.46%

+30.31%

+8.93%

+3.27%

+10.31%

-3.27%

1.86 1.36 1.33

October

1.5

2.2

1.5

November

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