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FROM TRACY: The voters have spoken, and Richardson residents now have a new lineup of city and school board leaders—some familiar, some new—that you can learn more about inside (see Pages 10-11). Also in this edition, readers can find out where to get some tasty Thai food around town (see Page 9) and get to know more how a $40 million gift is helping build an arts district on the University of Texas at Dallas’ campus (see Page 12). Tracy Ruckel, GENERAL MANAGER
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FROM KEVIN: Richardson ISD is facing an expected budget deficit of around $15.8 million heading into the upcoming fiscal year. In this edition, readers can find the latest on how district officials are looking to address that while also working to retain teacher talent (see Page 13). In addition, readers can learn more about the construction affecting traffic around town (see Page 7), along with details on how the city is planning to open all of its pools and aquatic centers this summer (see Page 11). Kevin Cummings, EDITOR
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