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Leading with Care: Meet Dr. Candice Hutcheson and the All-Female Team at Children’s Dental Specialists

Empowering Smiles: The Evolution of Children’s Dental Specialists Since its founding in 1980 by Dr. Harold Simpson, Children’s Dental Specialists (CDS) has been a fixture of the Richardson community. Located in the landmark Chase Bank Building, the practice has seen a...

Active Aging in Richardson: How the Richardson Senior Center Supports Total Wellness

The Richardson Senior Center: A Community for Physical, Mental, and Social Wellness Information provided by Susan Talbot, Program and Senior Center Manager The Richardson Senior Center is a premier gathering place for adults aged 50 and older. Essential to the health...

Richardson ISD Enrollment 2026–27: Discover Why RISD is the ONE for Your Child

RISD Is the ONE for Your Family! Enrollment Now Open for 2026–27 Information provided by Richardson ISD In Richardson ISD (RISD), education is more than just a curriculum—it is a district of opportunity. Learning is intentionally designed to meet every style,...

Empowering Families: How The Warren Center Leads in Early Childhood Intervention and Pediatric Therapy

Walking Alongside Families: How The Warren Center Supports Children and Builds Stronger Futures When a child shows signs of a developmental delay or disability,...

Leading with Faith and Impact: An Interview with Celeste Sneeze, CEO of Network of Community Ministries

Leading with Purpose: A Conversation with Celeste Sneeze From Hurricane Katrina to Nonprofit Leadership Q: Can you tell us a bit about your background and what first sparked your interest in the nonprofit world? Celeste Sneeze: My path was reshaped by resilience....

From Richardson to the Bruins: Ashlee Sullivan’s Path to Elite Gymnastics and UCLA

By Patti Otte Remember the name Ashlee Sullivan. This talented young woman, who spent her childhood in east Richardson, has embarked on a new adventure as a freshman at UCLA. After years of rigorous training and building her elite gymnastics career at Metroplex...

☕️ Brewing Change: How Counsel Brew Co-Founders Bring Insight—and Fun—to the Airwaves

Meet Shereen El-Domeiri and Nicola Hobeiche, the dynamic co-founders and co-hosts of the podcast Counsel Brew, which launched in May 2024. Dropping a new episode every two weeks, their conversations are described as the best kind of coffee date: meaningful,...

Discover Your Child’s Passion: The Benefits and Pathways of Richardson ISD Magnet Schools

information provided by Richardson ISD. Richardson ISD (RISD) Magnet Schools offer students specialized programs focusing on interest-based pathways. These unique opportunities are designed to deeply engage students by aligning education with their specific interests....

Cancel Every New Year’s Resolution Except One: A Radical Path to Daily Joy

By Deborah Dobbs, MA Stop the cycle of ambitious, often-failed New Year’s resolutions. This year, ditch the 10 goals, the extreme challenges, and the 5 a.m. wakeups. For 2026, we propose a radical resolution: just more joy, every single day. We're all too busy, too...

The Town Musicians of Richardson: Gigi Griffin Miller’s Inspirational Mosaic Masterpiece

By the time visitors reach the front door of the Richardson Animal Shelter—whether to drop off donations, adopt a pet, or volunteer—they are greeted by an unofficial welcome committee: a playful tower of colorful animals crafted in vibrant mosaic tile. These figures...

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