Finding the Best: Top Services in Richardson 2025
Whether you’re looking for a dependable auto repair shop or a trustworthy home services provider, the Best of Richardson 2025 winners for the Services category are here to help. This annual event, presented by Richardson Life Magazine, and based on the official community ballot, is a testament to the hard work and quality that these businesses bring to our community every day. When you need to find the “best services in Richardson,” this list provides a trusted, community-voted resource. These winners have been recognized for their professionalism, quality of work, and excellent customer service. You can view the full ballot results and methodology here: Best of Richardson 2025 • Richardson Life Magazine Best Accounting Firm: Winner: Ronald J. Poff. PC/Brian A. Poff, CPA | http://poffcpafirm.com Best Architect: Winner: Alliance Architects, Inc. | https://www.alliancearch.com/ Best Bank: Winner: Texas Bank and Trust | https://www.texasbankandtrust.com/ Best Bookkeeping/Tax Service: Winner: Tannery Company | https://tannerycompany.com/ Best Car Wash: Winner: Vibe Car Wash | http://www.vibecw.com Best Child Care: Winner: The Heights CDC | https://theheightscdc.com Best Construction Company: Winner: BRYJO Roofing and Remodeling | https://www.bryjo.com/ Best Contractor: Winner: BRYJO Roofing and Remodeling | https://www.bryjo.com/ Best Co-Working Space: Winner: The Drawing Board | http://www.thedrawingboarddfw.com Best Customer Service: Winner: Sweet Firefly | http://www.sweetfirefly.com Best Drapery and Upholstery: Winner: Serendipity Designs | https://www.serendipityds.com/ Best Dry Cleaner: Winner: Minsky Cleaners & Tailors | http://minskytux.com Best Embroidery Shop: Winner: Logotology | http://logotology.com Best Financial Institution: Winner: Texas Bank and Trust | https://www.texasbankandtrust.com/ Best Financial Planning: Winner: Tannery Company | https://tannerycompany.com/ Best Hair Salon: Winner: Saint Anita | https://saintanita.co Best Heating & Air Company: Winner: AC Pros | https://www.acprostx.com Best Home Remodeling: Winner: Justin Thyme Homes | http://www.justinthymehomes.com Best Insurance Agency: Winner: Assurnet Insurance Agency | https://www.assurnet.biz Best Interior Designer/Firm: Winner: Elizabeth Ryan Interiors | http://www.elizabethryaninteriors.com Best Jeweler: Winner: Pampillonia Jewelry | https://pampilloniajewelers.com/ Best Kitchen & Bath Remodeler: Winner: BRYJO Roofing and Remodeling | https://www.bryjo.com/ Best Landscape Architect: Winner: Blooming Vistas | https://bloomingvistas.com/ Best Landscaper: Winner: Blooming Vistas | https://bloomingvistas.com/ Best Law Firm/Lawyer: Winner: Chris Quillen @ Scheef & Stone | http://solidcounsel.com Best Life Coach: Winner: Abby Cameron/Indigo Coaching | https://www.indigocoaching.net Best Marketing and Communications Company : Winner: Heights Strategic Marketing | http://heightsstrategic.com Best Mechanic: Winner: Northrich Automotive | https://www.northrichauto.com/ Best Mortgage Company: Winner: Texas Bank and Trust | https://www.texasbankandtrust.com/ Best Moving and Storage: Winner: Full House Moving | http://fullhousemoving.com Best Nail Salon: Winner: Q Nails | https://qnailsrichardson.com Best New Home Builder: Winner: Shaddock Custom Builders & Developers | https://shaddockcustom.com Best Oil Change: Winner: Hi Five Auto Care | https://www.facebook.com/HiFiveAutoCare/ Best Painter: Winner: Platinum Painting of Richardson | http://www.platinumpaintingrichardson.com Best Pet Boarding/Daycare: Winner: Wag Hotels – Richardson | https://www.waghotels.com/ Best Photographer: Winner: RD Images | https://www.rdimages.com/ Best Plumber: Winner: Dried piper | https://www.driedpiper.com/ Best Pool Service: Winner: Scuba Dudes | http://scubadudespool.com Best Printing/Copying: Winner: The UPS Store at Canyon Creek | https://store6894@theupsstore.com Best Promotional Products: Winner: Logotology | http://logotology.com Best Property Management Company: Winner: Brickyard Property Management | http://www.brickyardpm.com Best Real Estate Agency: Winner: Angela Green Team-Keller Williams Central | https://angela.green@kw.com Best Real Estate Agent: Winner: Kobs & Martin | https://kobsandmartin.com/ Best Roofing Company: Winner: BRYJO Roofing and Remodeling | https://www.bryjo.com/ Best Shipping: Winner: The UPS Store at Canyon Creek | https://store6894@theupsstore.com Best Shoe Repair Store: Winner: Shoemaker | 972-235-2441 Best Tanning Salon: Winner: Palm Beach Tan | https://palmbeachtan.com/locations/tx/richardson-north-coit Best Tire Shop: Winner: Richardson Discount Tire and Auto Repair Best Title Company: Winner: Republic Title | https://www.republictitle.com Best Travel Agency: Winner: Mollie Romness, Rosedale Travel | https://www.rosedaletravel.com Best Veterinarian: Winner: Integrative Veterinary Wellness | http://integrativeveterinarywellness.com Thank you to everyone who participated in the voting process. Your feedback helps us all find the best services Richardson has to offer. We congratulate all the winners on this well-deserved recognition!
Community Pride: The Best Local Businesses in Richardson 2025
The heart of Richardson lies in its local businesses, the cornerstones of our community. The Best of Richardson 2025 event for the Local category, presented by Richardson Life magazine, highlights the neighborhood gems that are essential to our city’s character. These are the small businesses and community organizations that have been recognized for their exceptional service and unwavering commitment to Richardson, all based on the results of our community ballot. When you’re searching for a “local Richardson business” or a “community favorite,” this directory has the answers. These winners represent the best of the best, as chosen by the people of Richardson. You can view the full ballot results and methodology here: Best of Richardson 2025 • Richardson Life Magazine Best Church: Winner: First United Methodist Church Richardson | https://www.fumcr.com Best Community Activist: Winner: Rev. Cathy Sweeny | https:// cathy@arapahoumc.org Best Local Athlete: Winner: Cason Wallace | https://www.instagram.com/cason.wallace/ Best Local Cause: Winner: Network of Community Ministries | https://www.thenetwork.org Best Local educator: Winner: Karen Fields | https://schools.risd.org/SpringCreekES/principal/ Best Local Hero: Winner: RFD Chief Curtis Poovey | https://curtis.poovey@cor.gov Best Local Cause: Winner: Network of Community Ministries | https://www.thenetwork.org Best Local Influencer: Winner: Koko and Chantelle | https://www.instagram.com/kokoandchantelle Best Local Sports Team: Winner: RHS Baseball | http://rtxbaseball.com Best Local Website/Blog: Winner: made-by-sgk.com Best Neighborhood: Winner: Canyon Creek | https://www.canyoncreekhomeowners.com/ Best Nonprofits and Charitable Organizations: Winner: Network of Community Ministries | https://www.thenetwork.org Best Philanthropist: Winner: Charles Eisemann | http://www.eisemanncenter.com Best Place to Get Married: Winner: Richardson Women’s Club | http://www.rwctx.org Best Place to Work: Winner: Texas Bank and Trust |https://www.texasbankandtrust.com/ Best Podcast: Winner: First United Methodist Church Richardson (More Than Sunday) | https://www.fumcr.com Best Preschool: Winner: First United Methodist Church Richardson (Preschool) | https://www.fumcr.com Best School: Winner: Richardson High School | https://schools.risd.org/ Best Staycation Location: Winner: Renaissance Hotel | https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/dalrd-renaissance We’re so proud to celebrate these incredible winners. They embody the spirit of Richardson and make our city a truly special place to call home. Thank you for voting and showing your support for these local favorites!
Your Guide to Health & Wellness: Best of Richardson 2025 Winners
Taking care of yourself is a top priority, and Richardson is home to some of the best health and wellness businesses around. We are excited to announce the community’s choice for the Best of Richardson 2025 in the Health & Wellness category, presented by Richardson Life magazine and based on the official ballot results. These winners have demonstrated a commitment to helping our community feel their best, inside and out. This is your go-to directory for finding the “best gym in Richardson,” the “best spa,” or a “local yoga studio.” The businesses on this list have been nominated and voted on by residents, making them the most trusted and highly-regarded providers in the area. You can view the full ballot results and methodology here: Best of Richardson 2025 • Richardson Life Magazine Best Acupuncture: Winner: Victor Manuel, Texas Acupuncture Research Institute Best Audiologist: Winner: Gomer Hearing Center | http://www.gomerhearing.com Best Children’s Dentist: Winner: Children’s Dental Specialist | https://www.childrensdentalspec.com/ Best Chiropractor: Winner: Quiroz Chiropractic | https://www.quirozchiropractic.com/ Best Counseling: Winner: Dallas Art Therapy | http://dallasarttherapy.org Best Day Spa: Winner: The Spa at II Creeks | http://www.thespaatiicreeks.com Best Dentist: Winner: Watson Family Dentistry | https://jamesmwatsondds.com/ Best Dermatologist: Winner: North Texas Dermatology Richardson | http://www.usdermatologypartners.com Best Emergency Care Clinic: Winner: Texas Health Breeze Urgent Care | http://breeze.care.texashealth.org Best Eye Care: Winner: Dr. Dan Hardin | https://dan.hardin@myeyedr.com Best Hospital: Winner: Methodist Richardson Medical Center | https://www.methodisthealthsystem.org/ Best In-Home Care Elder Services: Winner: Senior Living Specialists | http://www.seniorlivingspecialists.com Best Laser Eye Treatment: Winner: Richardson Eye Associates | http://www.richardsoneyeassociates.com Best Massage: Winner: Modern Thai Spa | http://www.modernthaispa.com Best Medical Group: Winner: Spring Creek Medical | https://springcreekmed.com/ Best Medical Spa: Winner: Premier Med Spa | http://premiermedspatx.com Best OBGYN: Winner: Advanced OB-GYN Associates | http://advancedobgynassociates.com Best Orthodontist: Winner: Mills Orthodontics | https://www.millsorthodontics.com/ Best Pediatrician: Winner: Richardson Pediatric Associates | https://www.richardsonpediatricassociates.com Best Pharmacy: Winner: Arapaho Pharmacy | http://www.mygnp.com Best Physical Therapist: Winner: Michael Massenburg | 972-234-1114 Best Physical Therapy/Rehab: Winner: Richardson Spine & Sports | http://www.txptp.com Best Physician: Winner: Diane Litke, MD | https://MethodistHealthSystem.org Best Senior Assisted Living Facility: Winner: Twin Rivers Assisted Living and Memory Care | https://www.TwinRiversAssistedLiving.com Congratulations to all the winners! Your dedication to promoting a healthy lifestyle is an invaluable part of the Richardson community. We encourage everyone to support these local businesses and start their journey to better health.
Savor the Flavor: The Best Food & Drink in Richardson 2025
Congratulations to the winners of the Best of Richardson 2025: Food & Drink category! This annual event, presented by Richardson Life magazine, is based on the official community ballot, which celebrates the restaurants, cafes, and bars that make our city a foodie paradise. From fine dining to casual bites, these are the places that have earned the city’s highest honors. This list serves as your official guide to the best food and drink establishments in Richardson. When you’re searching for the “best restaurant in Richardson” or “best bar near me,” you can trust that these winners have been recognized by the people who know the city best—you! You can view the full ballot results and methodology here: Best of Richardson 2025 • Richardson Life Magazine Best Bagels and Bakery: Winner: La Casita Bakeshop | https://lacasitagarden.com/ Best Bar: Winner: Lockwood Distilling Company | https://lockwooddistilling.com Best Barbeque Restaurant: Winner: Ten50 | http://www.ten50bbq.com Best Bartender (Name & Place): Winner:Grace @ Guitars & Growlers | http://guitarsandgrowlers.com Best Beer or Wine Store: Winner: Richardson Beer and Wine | https://www.richardsonbeerandwine.com/ Best Beer Selection: Winner: Four Bullets Brewery | https://www.fourbulletsbrewery.com Best Boba Tea: Winner: Fat Straws | http://fatstraws.com Best Breakfast: Winner: First Watch | http://firstwatch.com Best Brewery: Winner: Four Bullets Brewery |https://www.fourbulletsbrewery.com Best Brunch: Winner: Dream Cafe | http://dreamcafelakewood.com Best Buffet Restaurant: Winner: Afrah Mediterranean Restaurant | http://www.afrah.com Best Catering: Winner: Justin Box with Good Guys Catering Co. Best Chef (Name & Place): Winner: Justin Box Best Chicken Restaurant: Winner: Chick-fil-A | https://www.chick-fil-a.com/locations/tx/cityline?utm_source=yext&utm_medium=link Best Chicken Wings: Winner: Wing’d Nut | https://wingdnut.com Best Chinese Restaurant: Winner: Jeng Chi | http://www.jengchirestaurant.com/ Best Cocktails: Winner: Lockwood Distilling Co | https://lockwooddistilling.com Best Coffeehouse: Winner: Staycation Coffee | http://www.staycationtx.com Best Cookies: Winner: Tiff’s Treats | www.cookiedelivery.comz Best Cupcakes: Winner: Nothing Bundt Cakes | http://www.nothingbundtcakes.com Best Deli: Winner: Bella Flan | http://bellaflan.com Best Desserts: Winner: Sweet Firefly | http://www.sweetfirefly.com Best Diner: Winner: House Cafe Best Distillery: Winner: Lockwood Distilling Co. | https://lockwooddistilling.com Best Dive Bar: Winner: Tavern on Main Street | http://tavernonmainstreet.com Best Donuts: Winner: Campbell Donuts | https://www.facebook.com/campbelldonuts/ Best Fast Food: Winner: Velvet Taco | http://www.velvettaco.com Best Fine Dining Restaurant: Winner: The Fifth | https://www.thefifthtx.com Best Food Truck: Winner: Tongue In Cheek Ice Cream | http://www.tongueincheekicecream.com Best French Fries: Winner: Shady’s | https://www.shadysburgers.com Best Fried Chicken: Winner: Golden Chick | https://goldenchick.com Best Greek Restaurant: Winner: Little Greek | http://littlegreekfreshgrill.com Best Grocery Store: Winner: Sprouts Farmers Market | http://sprouts.com Best Hamburger: Winner: Del’s Charcoal Burgers | http://www.delsburgers.com Best Happy Hour: Winner: Lockwood Distilling Co. | https://lockwooddistilling.com Best Hidden Gem: Winner: Bella Flan | http://bellaflan.com Best Ice Cream: Winner: Sweet Firefly | http://www.sweetfirefly.com Best Indian Restaurant: Winner: Imperial Biryani & Cafe | http://imperialbiryanicafe.com Best Italian Restaurant: Winner: Partenope | http://partenopedallas.com Best Japanese Restaurant: Winner: Maru Ramen | http://www.maruramen.com Best Kid-Friendly Restaurant: Winner: Hat Creek Burger Co. | http://hatcreekburgers.com Best Latin Restaurant and Margarita: Winner: Sueño | http://www.suenomextex.com Best Mexican Restaurant: Winner: Dos Arroyos Comida Casera | http://www.dosarroyoscomidacasera.com Best Middle Eastern Restaurant: Winner: Afrah Restaurant | http://www.afrah.com Best New Restaurant: Winner: Partenope | http://partenopedallas.com Best Patio: Winner: Shady’s | https://www.shadysburgers.com Best Pizza: Winner: Industrial Pizza | http://www.industrialpizzaandbrew.com Best Romantic Restaurant: Winner: The Fifth | https://www.thefifthtx.com Best Sandwich: Winner: The Great Outdoors Sub Shop | http://greatoutdoorsubs.com Best Seafood Restaurant: Winner: Anaya’s | http://richardson.anayaseafood.com Best Soul Food: Winner: Trucker Cafe | http://truckers-cafe.weeblyte.com Best Specialty Market: Winner: Sara’s Market | http://sarasmediterraneanmarket.com Best Sports Bar: Winner: The Mad Hatter Neighborhood Pub | http://www.themadhattertx.com Best Steakhouse: Winner: Texas | https://www.thesonoftexas.com Best Sushi: Winner: Sushi Sake | http://www.sushisake.info Best Take Out: Winner: Bella Flan | http://bellaflan.com Best Thai/Vietnamese Restaurant: Winner: Sticky Rice – Richardson | http://stickyricetx.com Best Upscale Bar: Winner: The Fifth | https://www.thefifthtx.com Best Vegetarian / Vegan Restaurant: Winner: Nuno’s Tacos & Vegmex Grill | http://order.toasttab.com Best Wine Selection: Winner: The Wine Authority | https://thewineauthorityonline.com/ A huge thank you to all the voters and nominees who showcased the incredible talent and dedication in Richardson’s food and drink industry. Head out and try these fantastic spots for yourself!
Discover the Best of Richardson 2025: Arts & Entertainment
The official results are in! Presented by Richardson Life Magazine and based on the community’s votes in our 2025 ballot, we’re thrilled to announce the winners for the Arts & Entertainment category. Richardson is a city bursting with creativity, from live music venues to captivating art galleries. This year’s event celebrates the places and people that make our city a hub for culture and fun. This directory is your guide to the top-voted spots, recognized for their outstanding contributions to our community’s vibrant cultural scene. You can view the full ballot results and methodology here: Best of Richardson 2025 • Richardson Life Magazine Best Art Gallery: Winner: Crow Museum of Asian Art at UTD | https://www.crowmuseum.org Best Cultural Event: Winner: Richardson Symphony Orchestra | http://richardsonsymphony.org Best Event Venue: Winner: Richardson Woman’s Club | http://www.rwctx.org Best Family Entertainment: Winner: Free Play Arcade | https://freeplayrichardson.com/ Best Festival: Winner: Wildflower! Arts and Music Festival Best Live Music Event: Winner: Wildflower! | https://www.fourbulletsbrewery.com Best Fundraising Event: Winner: Network Fork Off Best Live Music Venue: Winner: Four Bullets Brewery | https://www.fourbulletsbrewery.com/ Best Live Theater Group: Winner: Richardson Theatre Center | https://richardsonsymphony.org/ Best Local Band: Winner: The She | http://theshemusic.com Best Movie Theater: Winner: Alamo Drafthouse | https://drafthouse.com/dfw/theater/richardson Best Museum: Winner: Crow Museum of Asian Art | https://www.crowmuseum.org Best Musician: Winner: Brian Erickson Best Outdoor Event: Winner: Cottonwood Art Festival Best Place for Kids’ Birthday: Winner: Sweet Firefly | http://www.sweetfirefly.com Thank you to everyone who participated in the ballot! Your vote helps highlight the fantastic businesses and organizations that make Richardson a wonderful place to live and visit. Be sure to check out these award-winning spots and experience the best that Richardson’s arts and entertainment scene has to offer.
Del’s Returns After Fire, Fueled by 68 Years of Richardson’s Support
[author] [author_image timthumb=’on’]https://richardsonlifemagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Morgan.jpg[/author_image] [author_info]By Morgan Austin[/author_info] [/author] On the corner of Polk and McKinney lies a historic staple restaurant in the downtown Richardson community, Del’s Charcoal Burgers. On a sweltering afternoon in late May, I visited the owner, Hossein “Hoss” Taherzadeh, who explained how a fire that occurred April 25 deeply affected the Richardson community with Del’s temporary closure. Recovering from a fire is no easy feat for any business. As Hoss showed me around the kitchen, amid the construction and new appliances, he recounted how a long-time regular called him up distraught as soon as he heard about the unfortunate news. Del’s has fed the community for 68 years, with Hoss at the helm for the past 22; as Hoss and I chatted about the future of his restaurant, while his team was hard at work repainting the place and setting up the new grill, I couldn’t help but notice one regular after the other stopping by to give Hoss all their best wishes. Walking into Del’s is like stepping back into the ‘70s. Hanging above the counter is their original menu, with longtime classics like a smoked frank with chili, cheese, and onions. Though the prices have changed over the decades—55 cents for a smoked frank back in 1957—the options themselves have remained remarkably consistent. It’s no wonder that the restaurant’s popularity has only grown over the years, given that the menu boasts a burger for 8 bucks (and, if you’re vegan like I am, they offer a veggie patty burger combo with tots). Hoss recalled when a Dr Pepper CEO once visited Del’s and was enamored by the menu and vintage memorabilia, so much so that the CEO gifted Dr Pepper clocks and signs to hang along the walls. Fortunately, the signs and original menu were saved from the fire and only needed a few retouches. Hoss emigrated to the US from Iran and quickly fell in love with the small-town charm of Richardson. Living just down the road gave Hoss insight into the nature of this tightly knit neighborhood and he got to see firsthand how even a small cornerstone restaurant could bring together such a warm community. That same community stood by his side to support him and Del’s during the closure and he couldn’t wait to be “back as soon as possible for another 68 years.” One man I spoke with who came by to check on Hoss said he’s been consistently coming to Del’s for the past year since he moved from West Virginia. Don Magner, Richardson City Manager and long-time Del’s regular, explained how his boss first introduced him to Del’s, which by then had already cemented itself into the Richardson community for 30 years. States Magner, “Del’s is the place that ties the new and the old together in Richardson. It was there as the city grew and it’ll be there for the community as it develops even further.” Del’s offers a flavor and vibe that can’t be matched by other chains or corporate-owned restaurants and the community knows that. Del’s has been the site for countless college and high school student gatherings. Whether it’s a Richardson High football team celebrating a hard-earned victory or a family looking to kick back with a house-made root beer float after a long week, Del’s provides a friendly atmosphere gushing with tasty authenticity fit for all of Richardson. Thankfully, despite the fire, Del’s Charcoal Burgers is still dishing out its best and still features the same classic menu with some behind-the-scenes upgrades, along with a new soda fountain. If you haven’t already discovered Del’s, now’s the time.
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.
Richardson Interfaith Alliance
Building Bridges Across Communities of Faith By Patti Otte On the fourth Thursday of every month, a diverse group of faith leaders gathers to have lunch, share fellowship, and exchange ideas. For this hour, the group builds relationships and respect. Business is conducted, future plans are made, and a guest speaker presents a program centered around items of concern to all, including topics close to home, such as hospital and school districts, police and fire departments, City government and services, safety and equality. They also discuss broader issues facing the world at large, like human trafficking, race relations, refugees and immigration. Time is then devoted to questions and answers, a significant part of the bridge-building process. After the monthly meetings, attendees disseminate information to smaller pockets of faith communities throughout Richardson. This thoughtfully created organization is known as the Richardson Interfaith Alliance (RIA). It was formed in 2012 and, according to RIA Chair Niranjan Hanumanna, who has served in that position for the past five years, the “purpose of the Richardson Interfaith Alliance is to increase respect of all faiths through education and increased awareness and to coordinate and enhance faith-based services for the betterment of OUR community…As the mission statement states, Richardson Interfaith Alliance is striving to achieve enhanced understanding amongst peace-loving residents of this great city!” Richardson Interfaith Alliance is a zero-cost forum for leaders from a variety of faiths to share their wisdom and commit to promoting compassion and unity. They are tasked with providing solutions to problems pertaining to faith issues within Richardson. One way they look for solutions is to discuss how people of various faith perspectives address topics such as conflict resolution and forgiveness. As of this time, approximately 40 groups are involved with RIA. They range from Buddhist to Christian to Islamic to Jewish to the Baha’i Faith and many unitarian groups as well, such as the Sai Center & Meditation Center. Richardson Interfaith Alliance’s steering committee consists of 8-10 individuals who work in the background to keep the group on track. Thanks to Niranjan Hanumanna’s leadership and a committed steering committee, the group has survived de-spite an aging member population and numbers which dwindled during COVID; thankfully, the group is currently growing back to its pre-COVID participation. One of the cornerstones of the group centers around compassion in action. RIA has a compassion in action director, a program director and a youth group leader, a position which is currently vacant. The City of Richardson partners with the RIA on several cultural and public safety initiatives, including Trash Bash. Beyond working with the city, the group participates in Feeding Children Everywhere, National Day of Prayer and other charitable initiatives. With a wide representation of different faith communities working together, RIA does its part to see Richardson flourish through a common thread of loving one’s neighbor. According to steering committee member Rev. Dr. April Bristow, “Central to RIA’s mission is the charter for compassion. At the heart of compassion is a recognition of pain and dis-ease in the world and a conscious and intentional effort to ‘be with’ others in ways that are healing, to help individuals and communities move to wholeness. I am proud to be a part of efforts that seek to build rather than tear down.” Through the thoughtful work of the Richardson Interfaith Alliance, the cross-cultural ties that bind Richardson citizens together have grown stronger every year.