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Ly Tieu: Owner of NOMIS Catering
In 1980, a young Vietnamese man, his pregnant wife, and their eight children boarded a boat...
Meeting the Need: How the Local Good Pantry Is Feeding Richardson with Dignity
In November 2023, the Local Good Pantry opened its doors. In response to another pantry’s closure, we founded Local Good Pantry as a...
Fast Friends Make Lasting Impact in Richardson
In Richardson, five friends have quietly become key players in the city’s growing...
Feeding RISD Students During Summer Break and Beyond
Information provided by Richardson Independent School District Richardson ISD’s Child Nutrition Department, led by Executive Director of Child Nutrition Alissa Gustof, strives to provide meals that are not only popular with students but also delicious, nutritious, and...
Del’s Returns After Fire, Fueled by 68 Years of Richardson’s Support
On the corner of Polk and McKinney lies a historic staple restaurant in the downtown...
Flan of a Kind
Tucked into the heart of Richardson is a café that feels less like a business and more like a warm embrace. Bella Flan, co-owned by Siv and Albert Lopez, is a longstanding local favorite that stands out not just for its delicacies and drinks, but for the way its...
Discover the Best of Richardson: Your Ultimate Curated Guide to Local Excellence
Welcome to Richardson, a city brimming with hidden gems, culinary delights, top-tier services, and a vibrant community spirit! At Richardson Life Magazine, we believe the heart of our city lies in the businesses and experiences that make it truly exceptional. Forget...
Julie Snyder: New President & CEO of Richardson Chamber of Commerce
Tell us a little about your background. What experiences have shaped you both personally and professionally? I was born and raised in the beautiful city of Colorado Springs, CO. My family, friends and various work experiences have been instrumental in shaping my...
Letter from the Editor for June Issue (Foodie)
Summer is here and honestly, is there a better time to sit out on a patio with good food, cold drinks, and your favorite people? Here in Richardson, we’ve got plenty of places to do just that. This issue is all about celebrating the local food scene that makes our city such a fun and flavorful place to explore. Richardson is packed with flavor.
Dallas Art Therapy
Years ago, Dallas Art Therapy founder Andrea Davis attended an art therapy exhibit hosted by the now-closed Art Therapy Institute in Dallas. At that exhibit one piece, a handmade doll with a torn dress carefully mended in each spot, truly stood out to her.
Puzzling’s Missing Piece
In a landscape where puzzles often showcase the same old imagery, Puzzles of Color is shaking things up – one piece at a time.
Art: The Universal Language of Health and Healing
Can anything transcend language and geography better than art? It’s a cornerstone of human expression, a connector of people to their emotions, histories and communities.
Art in your Backyard
On September 24, 2024, The University of Texas at Dallas cut the ribbon to the long-anticipated first building of the Edith and Peter O’Donnell Jr. Athenaeum, a multi-phase arts and performance complex for the UT Dallas campus.
Rozie Deloach-Zimmerman (Owner and Principal Luthier at Caraway Strings)
My family has been involved in the orchestra world since before I was born: my mother was a public school orchestra teacher and my father started a separate instrument rental business in the Arlington area, in his later years.
Beril Berk (Executive Director, Dialogue Institute Dallas)
Beril Berk—attorney, leader, and tireless volunteer—is making a meaningful difference in Richardson. Almost eight years ago, Berk moved to the U.S. after working as a corporate attorney in Turkey.
Ally Haynes-Hamblen (Executive Director, Eisemann Center)
I grew up in Denver, Colorado, in a family of artists, so my interest in the arts was from birth, essentially. I earned my bachelor’s degree in theater from the University of Denver and after graduation moved to the east coast to start working professionally.
Mariachi Magic
Berkner’s Mariachi Orgullo was formed in spring of 2022 as an after school program by Lydia Villarreal, the Orchestra director at the time. The following school year, Mariachi became a class.
Richardson’s 2025 Chinese New Year Celebration
Chinese New Year is also known as the Lunar New Year because the date of the celebration follows the lunar calendar. The origin of Chinese New Year celebrations can be dated as far back as 3,500 years.