Transportation
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BY KEVIN CUMMINGS & ANNA LOTZ
BY DUSTIN BUTLER
Texas Central, Amtrak exploring partnership Texas Central and Amtrak o cials are exploring a partnership to advance the 240-mile high-speed rail project proposed to connect Houston and Dallas, according to an Aug. 9 news release. The high-speed rail project, which was announced in 2014 by Texas Central, was set to be operational in 2023, by 2025 and in 2026, according to prior reporting. However, construction has not yet begun on the route. Two-minute impact Amtrak’s announcement states the two entities are evaluating a partnership to further determine the project’s viability. According to the release, the project would: • Provide travelers a 90-minute route between the two cities • Span 240 miles
• Oct. 14, 9-11 a.m. • $25 • Richardson Senior Center, 820 W. Arapaho Road, Richardson • www.cor.net/our-city/events-calendar Paul Renna performance Dallas-based musician Paul Renna is performing at the Old 75 Beer Garden. Renna has been performing music for more than 30 years. His music is in uenced by folk, Southern rock and Americana. • Oct. 19, 7-10 p.m. • Free (admission) • Old 75 Beer Garden, 740 S. Central Expressway, Richardson • www.old75beergarden.com/events-collection/ live-music-paul-renna ‘Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street’ Repertory Company Theatre is performing the Broadway musical telling the story of a vengeful barber. • Oct. 20-29; Fri.-Sat. 7:30 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m. • $20-$35 • Repertory Company Theatre, 770 N. Coit Road, Richardson • www.rcttheatre.com/shows.html
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Oktoberfest lunch The Richardson Senior Center will host an Oktoberfest- inspired lunch of sausage, sauerkraut, potatoes and dessert. Membership is not required. • Oct. 3, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. • $5 • Richardson Senior Center, 820 W. Arapaho Road, Richardson • www.cor.net/our-city/events-calendar Four Bullets Brewery car show The eighth annual car show, co-hosted by Carshow Radar, will feature TJ’s Dawghouse food truck and live music. • Oct. 7, noon-3 p.m. • Free (admission) • Four Bullets Brewery, 640 N. Interurban St., Richardson • www.fourbulletsbrewery.com Introduction to y- shing workshop The city of Richardson is hosting a two-hour workshop with certi ed y-casting instructor Jose M. Colon. The event will begin indoors, then casters will drive to a local park where they will receive casting instruction.
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Texas Central’s proposed high-speed passenger rail will be modeled after Japanese Shinkansen bullet trains.
Updates set for Campbell intersection Intersection improvements and signal upgrades are set to begin soon at the intersection of Campbell Road and North Jupiter Road. According to the city of Richardson’s web- site, work for the nearly $3.3 million, 2021 bond-funded project is expected to begin this fall and nish up by summer 2024.
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• Reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 100,000 tons per year and save 65 million gallons of fuel • Remove 12,500 cars per day from I-45 • Bring nearly 1,000 long-term skilled operations and maintenance positions to Texas Development of the project has been quiet since the Texas Supreme Court issued a 5-3 ruling upholding Texas Central’s right to use eminent domain to construct its planned high-speed railroad in June 2022.
Cottonwood Art Festival The semiannual Cottonwood Art Festival returns to showcase national artists. The festival features food and drinks as well as a children’s area with several activities. This year will also include the inaugural Walk the Chalk sidewalk chalk art contest with a chance to win a cash prize. • Oct. 7, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Oct. 8, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. • Free (admission) • Cottonwood Park, 1321 W. Belt Line Road, Richardson • www.cottonwoodartfestival.com
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