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UT Dallas aims to enhance campus, community with Athenaeum

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A 680-seat performance hall and music building will be included in the second phase of the Athenaeum, a 12-acre museum district on the campus of UT Dallas.

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5 Party Street The business provides space and two-, three- and four- hour time slots for various gatherings, including baby showers, birthday parties and more. Party Street was founded in Mexico and currently operates other Texas locations in Irving, Lewisville and Bedford, according to its website. Based on conditions of its special permit, its only operating hours are on Saturdays and Sundays. • Opened in September • 2010 N. Plano Road, Ste. 103, Richardson • Instagram: Party Street 6 YiFang The business sells hot and iced tea in a variety of flavors, including fruit tea, black tea and more. Located in the Richland Village shopping center, YiFang is located in the space formerly occupied by FirstTea. • Opened in September • 1386 E. Belt Line Road, Richardson • www.yifangteaglobal.com

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7 Amped Fitness The gym, which will be the first Texas location for the brand, will offer cardio and strength equipment, daily instructor-led and virtual group classes, tanning, saunas and more. • Opening Nov. 4 • 110 W. Campbell Road, Ste. 100, Richardson • www.ampedfitness.com 8 Churro on Top The menu includes over 30 different churro varieties and 20 milkshakes, according to its website. Customers can also choose to add drizzles and other toppings to their churros and milkshakes. • Opening in November • 220 W. Campbell Road, Richardson • www.churroontop.com 9 Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers The eatery serves cooked-to-order steakburgers, all-beef hot dogs, shoestring fries and frozen custard that is freshly churned throughout the day in each restaurant.

3 El Comedor de Dona Flor According to restaurant staff, the menu has several authentic Mexican dishes, including: pozole, tamales, menudo and quesabirria. Customers can also choose from a variety of taco preparations, such as tacos de lengua or tacos al pastor. • Opened Sept. 18 • 1600 N. Plano Road, Ste. 800, Richardson • Facebook: El Comedor de Dona Flor 4 Fanah Cafe and Pastry The cafe serves authentic Ethiopian coffee, lattes and more. Owner Esayas Zeweldi said the cafe’s menu includes pastries, such as tiramisu, scones and several cakes, all of which are made from scratch daily. Zeweldi said the opening fulfills a long-term dream of his to serve Ethiopian coffee to the community. • Opened Sept. 20

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12 Happy Hippie Brewing Company The brewery and taproom brewed Belgian-style beer, India pale ales and milk stouts. It also offered live music and regular open mic nights to the community. • Closed Sept. 23 • 500 Lockwood Drive • www.happyhippiebeer.com 13 Palio’s Pizza Cafe The restaurant’s menu featured Italian cuisine. Per the lockout notice, Palio’s closed because of delinquent rent payments. • Closed in September • 1469 W. Campbell Road, Richardson • www.paliospizzacafe.com 14 Sugarless deLite The business sells frozen yogurt, sugar free and low carb baked goods, and more. According to staff, the bakery portion of the business will remain active online after the physical store closes. Sugarless deLite has occupied its current location since 1989, according to the business. • Closed Sept. 30 • 1389 W. Campbell Road, Richardson • www.sugarlessdelite.com

10 La Souq The menu includes specialty coffees, artisanal teas, smoothies, sandwiches, baked goods and more, Siddiqui said in an email. Customers can expect a menu influenced by flavors of the Mediterranean and Middle East. A grand opening is planned for later in the year, Siddiqui said. • Opening late October • 150 W. Main St., Ste. 900, Richardson • Instagram: La Souq

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15 ClawZania The business is a claw machine arcade but also sells toys, anime figurines, trading cards and more. Customers can win plush toys and other prizes from the claw machines, which can be traded in for bigger prizes. • Opened Oct. 3

11 Stop-N-Go Gyros The restaurant will serve gyros and plates with protein options such as chicken or beef shawarma, kebab, falafel and more. Plates will include rice, hummus and pita bread. Construction on the new Stop-N-Go Gyros location is expected to wrap up in late December, according to documents filed with the state. • 2050 E. President George Bush Highway, Richardson • www.stopngogyros.com

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Renovations complete at 2 parks Progress continues on Richardson’s refresh of play structures within several city parks, which is funded through $7.5 million approved in the 2021 bond. The overview Woodland Park and Woods Park updates include new play structures and accessibility improvements, according to a news release. Renovations at both parks were com- pleted this summer.

Richardson set to start charter review process Richardson City Council could soon appoint a charter review commission. What’s happening A charter review commission is required to convene every 10 years, according to the city’s charter. The document outlines the structure and power of the city’s government, City Secretary Aimee Nemer said. Based on information shared with council, the proposed commission would include 11 members, who will meet over several months to deliberate potential amendments to the charter. The city’s charter was last updated in 2015, necessitating the review that is set to begin early next year. Looking ahead Applications for the commission will opened Oct. 1 and appointments will be made in late

Commission timeline December Council adopts an ordinance outlining the commission’s responsibilities January-May 2025 Charter review commission deliberates amendments June 2025 Recommendations are expected to be given to council

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December or early January. Council is expected to adopt an ordinance outlining the responsibilities of the commission in December as well. Should amendments get recommended to council, it is expected that they will go before voters next November.

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Replanting effort to give away 500 trees A Texas Arbor Day event at Glenville Park will be the final tree giveaway through the Richardson Replants program in 2024. The big picture Richardson Replants launched in the aftermath of severe weather this May. Staff plan to distribute 500 trees this fall, including Chinkapin Oak, Desert Willow and Peach. At the Texas Arbor Day event, staff will also plant 18 new trees in Glenville Park as part of a wider initiative to plant 100 new trees in city parks by the one-year anniver- sary of the storm, May 28, 2025. What’s else? A similar 500-tree giveaway is planned for the spring. The species of trees may vary.

Richardson eyes update of arts master plan The process of updating Richardson’s Cultural Arts Master Plan is expected to be completed around the middle of next year. Two-minute impact The arts master plan is used to guide the city’s support for arts programs, projects and services. A public survey was conducted through Oct. 6, which gauged community feedback on the city’s existing arts programs and funding strategies. City Manager Don Magner said components of the plan have been influential in various public arts projects throughout the city, specifically tied to allocations for public art with major bond projects. “It’s really the work on the initial Cultural Arts Master Plan that’s resulted in some really cool public art in the city,” Magner said.

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Analyzing the funding and resource allocation for how cultural initiatives and the arts are funded by the city Assessing current conditions for public art by analyzing facilities and public art Making policy recommendations on how to further support the arts in Richardson

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What’s next? The updates are expected to be done in May or June 2025, Magner said, which is about a year after the study started. There are also plans to hold at least two public engagement sessions to gather feedback, similar to other major plan updates, before the revision is complete.

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More than 20 arts organizations are set to receive funding from the city of Richardson. A total of $375,000 was awarded to 22 local arts organizations by Richardson City Council during the Sept. 23 meeting. Cultural Arts Commission Vice Chairperson Elizabeth Gonzalez said a total of $656,000 in funding requests was received for the annual application. “We can’t fund everybody fully, but we feel that we made a good choice in having everybody represented financially,” Gonzalez said. “Everybody is getting a good piece of the pie.” Two-minute impact The arts grants awarded are funded through the city’s hotel and motel occupancy tax rev- enues, according to Gonzalez’s presentation. For the 2024-25 fiscal year budget, revenues for the hotel and motel tax fund are expected to be over $9.8 million, while expenditures, which include the arts grants, are just below $9.8 million. Recommendations for the $375,000 in grant funding come from the Richardson Cultural Arts Commission, Gonzalez said. Last year, the city awarded $348,500 in arts grants to 24 organizations. The details Grant awards varied between $1,000 and $82,000, per the presentation. Council member Jennifer Justice said she is excited for what arts organizations will do to enhance the community using funds from the city. “There are amazing arts happening in the city, and I’m so grateful for what you do for these organizations,” Justice said.

Richardson Cultural Arts grant funding overtime Funding for cultural arts grants in Richardson has surpassed $360,000 for the first time since the 2019-20 fiscal year. 2017-18 $360K 2018-19 $360K 2019-20 $360K 2020-21 $180K 2021-22 $220K 2022-23 $305K 2023-24 $348.5K 2024-25 $375K

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The breakdown Arts grant funding is typically allocated on an annual basis. Organizations receiving funding are evaluated on several criteria, including: • The impact on the community • A focus on Richardson • Efforts to further the city’s • Cultural Arts Master Plan • Financial health • Attendance at art workshops and lunch and learn programs • Quality of application materials What happens next? Gonzalez said financial reports from the funded organizations are due to the city by Sept. 30. Funds are expected to be given to organi- zations in October, she added.

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Collin College sees growth in cybersecurity degree programs

Collin College saw an over 20% increase in enrollment for its cybersecurity programs from the 2022-23 academic year to the 2023-24, according to college data. Damien Smith, director of the college’s cyberse- curity program, says the increase is tied to growth in the cybersecurity industry, as well as business growth in the region. “Dallas-Fort Worth, [the] North Texas area, is growing massively, exponentially, and there’s denitely some opportunities for people with certain skills in cybersecurity to ourish in that environment,” Smith said. The details Collin College began oering a dedicated cybersecurity program in fall 2008 and 18 stu- dents enrolled the rst semester. The Bachelor of Applied Technology in cybersecurity was intro- duced in spring 2020, with 24 students enrolling the rst semester.

The school now has over 2,000 students enrolled with a declared major in cybersecurity, Smith said. About the program The cybersecurity industry has various focuses, such as information assurance, aimed at protect- ing personal data and health information. Other focus areas include penetration testing, ethical hacking, digital forensics and risk management. “Technology is playing more of a role in every- one’s lives, whether it’s the car you drive or the appliances you use at home, they’re all connected to the network somehow, someway,” Smith said. “Protecting that data that [the] technology uses and relies upon is crucial, and we need trained professionals that understand that technology.”

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UT Dallas aims to enhance campus, community with Athenaeum From the cover

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The Athenaeum, a new 12-acre museum district, is expected to transform the arts community in Richardson. The University of Texas at Dallas is spending around $150 million on the rst two phases of the project, including the rst of two UT Dallas Art Museums and a 680-seat performance hall, said Calvin Jamison, UT Dallas vice president for facilities and economic development. “We have created something extremely special at UT Dallas,” Jamison said. “The next chapter in the growth of UT Dallas is the addition of this arts district.” The rst 12-gallery museum of the Athenaeum district is anchored by the Crow Museum of Asian Art’s second location, which includes 182 Asian artworks throughout seven galleries, said Amy Lewis Hoand, senior director of the Crow Museum of Asian Art.

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UT Dallas Athenaeum phasing Plaza area 1 Pedestrian drop-off area 2 UT Dallas Art Museum, Crow Museum 3 Performance Hall and Music Building 4 Second UT Dallas Art Museum, Latin American Art 5 Parking structure

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$5.8 million in total arts industry impact, which factors in money spent by patrons and arts organizations 203.3 full-time equivalent jobs created $4.48 million in local household income through earned wages for workers in hotels, restaurants or arts organizations $234,075 in local government revenue through sales and hotel and motel occupancy tax revenues Impact of the arts in Richardson

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the art museum. Classroom offerings are also set to expand with classes offered in the museum, Hofland added. Richardson City Manager Don Magner said city officials hope to leverage the cultural arts district as a destination within the city, which could boost the local economy. “It’s going to allow our cultural arts programs to reach a new level,” Magner said. “The diversity of facilities and programming will make Richardson top tier [for cultural arts.]”

Once the arts district is built out after 2026, the city of Richardson will have another performance hall, in addition to providing access to two muse- ums within the city. “It was very clear that this is something that would be extremely advantageous to both the university and the entire North Texas community, particularly for the citizens of Richardson,” Jamison said. Additionally, Hofland said the new facilities will expand the ability for students to gain real-world experience through guide or front desk jobs in

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Jamison said the new facilities should meet both the needs of the nearly 30,000 students at the university and the community. “Our students are multidisciplinary, and this project fosters that,” said Devin Schwartz, UT Dallas student government president. Within a proposed music building in the proj- ect’s second phase, there are plans to blend arts and technology with a recording studio, practice rooms, rehearsal spaces and teaching studios, said Nils Roemer, dean at the Harry W. Bass Jr. School of the Arts, Humanities, and Technology. “With such a home, we will see that music edu- cation on our campus will transform and become even greater as we go forward,” Roemer said. School officials said the transformation will allow the school to further complement its STEM education and management programs with the arts to form STEAM. “From my earliest days at UT Dallas, I have emphasized the importance of the arts to this

Vision for the Athenaeum is identified in long-range planning 2016 UT Dallas officials select Morphosis as the architect for the Athenaeum Late 2019 Groundbreaking on the first phase of the 12-acre Athenaeum site May 2022 UT Dallas Art Museums opens, next Athenaeum phase breaks ground September 2024 Opening of the second phase, which includes a performance hall Fall 2026 Third phase, including an art museum and parking garage, is done TBD

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university,” President Richard Benson said at a ribbon-cutting and groundbreaking ceremony Sept. 24. Jamison emphasized that the Athenaeum is another transformative moment in the school’s history, similar to when on-campus housing was added or development occurred within the Northside mixed-use area just north of campus. “The arts, the museum and the Athenaeum will be critical entities as a part of the growth of the campus itself,” Jamison added.

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University of North Texas at Frisco College type: four-year Levels of degrees offered: bachelor’s degrees,

master’s degrees, doctoral degrees Admission rate: 72% (whole school) • 12995 Preston Road, Frisco • www.frisco.unt.edu

Amberton University — Frisco College type: two-year, four-year Levels of degrees offered: bachelor’s degrees, master’s degrees Admission rate: n/a • 3880 Parkwood Blvd., Bldg. 7, Frisco • www.amberton.edu

Texas Wesleyan University College type: four-year Levels of degrees offered: bachelor’s degrees, master’s degrees, doctoral degrees Admission rate: 58% • 1201 Wesleyan St., Fort Worth • www.txwes.edu

Gainesville and Graham • www.nctc.edu

Tarrant County College College type: two-year Levels of degrees offered: associate degrees Admission rate: open-admission institution (100%) • Locations in Arlington, Fort Worth and Hurst • www.tccd.edu Texas Christian University College type: four-year Levels of degrees offered: bachelor’s degrees, master’s degrees, doctoral degrees Admission rate: 43% • 2800 S. University Drive, Fort Worth • www.tcu.edu

University of Texas at Arlington College type: four-year Levels of degrees offered: bachelor’s degrees, master’s degrees, doctoral degrees Admission rate: 81% • 701 S. Nedderman Drive, Arlington • www.uta.edu

Dallas College Richland Campus College type: two-year, four-year

Texas Woman’s University College type: four-year

Collin College College type: two-year, four-year Levels of degrees offered: associate degrees, some bachelor’s degrees, noncredit and certificate programs Admission rate: 100% • Locations in Allen, Celina, Farmersville, Frisco, McKinney and Plano • www.collin.edu

University of Texas at Dallas College type: four-year Levels of degrees offered: bachelor’s degrees, master’s degrees, doctoral degrees Admission rate: 65% • 800 W. Campbell Road, Richardson • www.utdallas.edu

Levels of degrees offered: associate degrees, some bachelor’s degrees, noncredit and certificate programs Admission rate: 100% • 12800 Abrams Road, Dallas • www.dallascollege.edu North Central Texas College College type: two-year Levels of degrees offered: associate degrees Admission rate: 100% • Locations in Bowie, Corinth, Denton, Flower Mound,

Levels of degrees offered: bachelor’s degrees, master’s degrees, doctoral degrees, certificates Admission rate: 93.6% • 304 Administration Drive, Denton • www.twu.edu

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Levels of degrees offered: bachelor’s degrees, master’s degrees, doctoral degrees and certificate programs Admission rate: 72% (whole school)

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stations, 10 console stations, a 10-player gaming arena accommodating ve versus ve play, an 80-seat entertainment area, two practice rooms, and production and broadcast rooms, said Gene Fitch, vice president of Student Aairs at UT Dallas. “This will be the premier collegiate gaming cen- ter in the country when it’s nished,” Fitch said. In addition to student access, there could be opportunities for community partners to host tournaments or utilize the facility down the road, Goodwin said.

“We want to enhance esports on our campus, but we want to provide access to communities in the DFW area that might otherwise not have those opportunities,” Goodwin added. The impact The hope is that the new facility further boosts engagement opportunities and the ability for students to nd a place they belong at UT Dallas, both of which are correlated with higher retention and graduation rates, Fitch said.

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RISD approves budget, sets 35-year low tax rate Richardson ISD’s adopted tax rate came in nearly 4 cents below initial staff projections when the fiscal year 2024-25 budget was adopted in June. In a nutshell Trustees approved a total tax rate of $1.1052 per $100 valuation at a Sept. 19 meeting. The district’s tax rate decreased because of difference in a district’s property tax revenue. What else?

Pre-K programs expand for 2024-25 Families in Richardson ISD have expanded access to pre-K programs for the 2024-25 school year after the district added class- rooms at five campuses. The overview Families can enroll in free full-day pre-K if they meet certain qualifications, such as needing free lunch. RISD employees and families that want to enroll can pay tuition.

Despite a fourth consecutive rate decrease, property taxes due on a home with the average appraised value in the district are expected to increase by around $385 a month, or 11.6%, to $3,703 annually compared to $3,318 in taxes last year due to an increases in the taxable value.

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Transportation

BY CONNOR PITTMAN

Intersection work to up pedestrian safety Various improvements to make the intersection at Greenville Avenue and Arapaho Road in Rich- ardson safer for pedestrians are underway. City Manager Don Magner said the improve- ments, which include new bike lanes and pedes- trian signals, will help create a safe pedestrian connection between the Dallas Area Rapid Transit station nearby and the new municipal complex. Construction is expected to last until late this year, according to the city’s project map. What you need to know Magner added the project will include several elements, such as: • Improved separated bike lanes near the intersec- tion of Greenville Avenue and Arapaho Road

4 roadways set for asphalt overlay

Work crews are expected to conduct concrete repairs and add an asphalt overlay along four streets in Richardson this fall, City Manager Don Magner said. The project is expected to cost over $4.3 million and last into early 2025, according to the city’s project’s map. Magner said crews will mill the existing asphalt; perform full depth repairs on the concrete base of the street; and apply a new layer of asphalt.

Work is underway at the corner of Greenville Avenue and Arapaho Road.

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• New bike signals and pedestrian lighting “We really wanted to focus on multimodal improvement projects for bicyclists and pedes- trians,” Magner said. “Ultimately, it will be a connection between the municipal complex and Arapaho Station.” Funding for the project comes from two sources: $2.6 million in federal grant funding and around $1.2 million from a tax increment fund, per the project map.

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• Upgrades to the nearby Arapaho Trail • Improvements to the trac signals

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Real estate

The median sales price of homes in Richardson was up across the city from September 2023 to September 2024. Residential market data

Number of homes sold

Average home price in the last 6 months

-4.65%

20%

29.41%

75080 $474,000

75081 $430,000

September 2023

September 2024

75082 $579,000

75080

75081

75082

PGBT TOLL

75082

Median home sales price

75080

75081

September

2023

2024

PGBT TOLL

BELT LINE RD.

$460,000

$485,000

75080

Homes sold by price point

$390,000

$457,000

75081

September

$515,000

$560,000

75082

$1 million+

$700,000-$999,999

Average days on the market

Number of new listings

$400,000-$699,999

-2.94%

33.33%

82.61%

22.81%

31.25%

-21.05%

$100,000-$399,999

<$100,000

MARKET DATA COMPILED BY COLLIN COUNTY AREA REALTORS WWW.CCAR.NET

75080

75081

75082

75080

75081

75082

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Events

BY DUSTIN BUTLER

• Oct. 31, 6-8 p.m. • Free • Soccer Spectrum, 1251 Digital Drive, Richardson • https://tinyurl.com/4s8ep7wn

October

‘The 39 Steps’ This parody play—based on the 1915 novel and 1935 Alfred Hitchcock adaptation—tells the story of a man who meets a mysterious woman who claims to be a spy. • Oct. 25-Nov. 17, times vary • $15-$20 • The Core Theatre, 518 W. Arapaho Road, Ste. 115, Richardson • www.thecoretheatre.org Texas Jazz Cats The Texas Jazz Cats will perform vintage swing jazz songs made famous by artists such as Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Sammy Davis Jr., Dean Martin and more as part of the CityLine Live concert series.

November

Richardson YMCA Fall Cornhole Tournament The Richardson YMCA is hosting a fundraiser cornhole tournament. Each team will be guaranteed four games and prizes will be awarded to the top four teams. • Nov. 15, 6 p.m. • $40 (per player), $80 (per team) • Richardson YMCA, 821 Custer Road, Richardson ‘Encanto’ sing-along Head to the Eisemann Center in this all ages sing along. Attendees will experience their favorite songs performed by a live band while watching the full film. • Nov. 8, 8 p.m.; Nov. 9, 2 p.m. • $40-$60 • 2351 Performance Drive, Richardson • www.eisemanncenter.com • www.ymcadallas.org/events/ 2024-fall-cornhole-tournament

Richardson Gobble Hobble The 19th annual Gobble Hobble features a 5K race and fun run benefiting the Richardson Boy’s and Girl’s Club. All are welcome to race. The fun run is not a timed event. • Nov. 23, 8 a.m. • $55 (5K), $40 (fun run) • 2351 Performance Drive, Richardson • www.gobblehobble.com

• Oct. 26, 6-9 p.m. • Free (admission) • 1150 State St., Richardson • https://tinyurl.com/39n9t4s4

Halloween at Soccer Spectrum The Richardson Chamber of Commerce and Soccer Spectrum are partnering for a community Halloween event featuring trick-or-treating, costume contests, games and more.

While taking time for your health can feel tough, Methodist Richardson Medical Center is here to support the girls with annual mammograms. Supporting our friends and neighbors with essential women’s care. That’s community and why so many people Trust Methodist. Put the girls first.

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Texas law prohibits hospitals from practicing medicine. The physicians on the Methodist Health System medical staff are independent practitioners who are not employees or agents of Methodist Health System or Methodist Richardson Medical Center. Methodist Health System complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex.

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