| 04/12/2001 Richardson High School sports notebook
The District 9-5A track and field meet this week holds plenty of suspense for Richardson's girls, most of it before any of the running events. Richardson odds and ends
Canyon Creek Country Club head golf professional Alan Johnson always gets excited this time of year. Lake Highlands High School sports notebook
It was, simply, a case of domination. The Lake Highlands doubles team of Garrison Pilant and Jason Beren crushed the competition at the District 9-5A tennis tournament over the weekend. Farrell: Dallas Cup's roar resonates worldwide
Monday's weather brought high winds to the soccer fields at UT-Dallas, but they were no match for Javier Moreno. Top Gunnar
When Pearce's Gunnar Jacobson first saw the lineup card, he thought it was a misprint for him to be leading off. Andy Somers and a few other seniors did a double take, too. Man who served five presidents visits Richardson
Former President Lyndon Johnson preferred his steak in a butterfly cut. Ronald and Nancy Reagan leaned toward artistic, brightly colored California cuisine. And former President Richard Nixon, watching his waistline, eliminated both the first course and dessert within weeks of taking office. That's what former White House executive chef Henry Haller said. On Monday, Mr. Haller shared his White House culinary tales with a group of seniors at the Atria assisted-living complex in Richardson. Council hopefuls feeling thrifty
Forget huge campaign war chests and glittering fund-raisers. Richardson City Council candidates are running such low-cost campaigns that three incumbents have raised no money at all, campaign finance reports show. Obituary Over $37 million in bonds, certificates sold
First Southwest Company congratulated city officials on the sale of $37.32 million in bonds and certificates at Monday's City Council meeting. Police blotter Businessman finds success as painter, too
Bob Wilson didn't have enough to do. The bottom had fallen out of the oil business. The oilfield tools and equipment he had peddled to roughnecks for years sat unsold. An oil painting that he had paid thousands for became an annoying reminder of the high times. 04/08/2001 Dallas Cup unites nations with soccer
For more than two decades, participants in the Dallas Cup International Youth Soccer Tournament have been learning not only to score goals but to tolerate and even befriend their teammates, who off the field sometimes are considered enemies.
Dallas Cup XXII begins Sunday, with 3,500 participants representing 24 countries. Dallas Cup XXII kicks off Sunday
The 22nd annual Dallas Cup begins Sunday, with opening ceremonies at 6 p.m. at Wildcat-Ram Stadium in Dallas. Catcher helps pitcher get it done for Berkner
When her team faces a big out in a critical situation, Lisa Nieman will remove her mask and trot to the mound to talk to the Rams' No. 1 pitcher, Laura Burleson.
"She'll tell me that if I get the next out, she'll buy me pizza," said Burleson, a junior. "And she does it." Championships mark strong week at Pearce
The highlights progressed to championship levels in as many as seven sports at Pearce last week. Each day brought another accomplishment as part of what must be considered the school's best athletic week in years. District top spots reachable
For Berkner, Lake Highlands and Richardson, getting one of the top two spots in the District 9-5A golf tournament will be an uphill climb.
But the other goal of landing an individual in the top 10 could be within reach. Farrell: Dallas Cup brings world to Richardson
This week, the world comes to Richardson for the 21st edition of the Dallas Cup, often mentioned as the world's top youth soccer tournament. Berkner HS sports notebook
Berkner enjoying place among 9-5A leaders Blossoming art
A cornflower here, a larkspur there – Richardson's wildflowers have barely started to bloom. City officials, though, are betting they will burst with color in the next month in time for the city's ninth annual Wildflower! Arts and Music Festival. Snapshot: Terry Ann Watson Have road work, will still travel
The city already is preparing for the traffic headaches expected when construction begins on the LBJ Freeway-Central Expressway interchange, the High Five. The city has a new Advanced Traffic Management Center, which will allow monitoring of construction as it happens, said Richardson transportation director Walter Ragsdale. And traffic signals can be quickly adjusted to handle increased traffic. Immigrants exempted from TAAS for 3 years
A bill passed by the state Legislature on Thursday will reinstate a three-year maximum exemption for new immigrants in taking the Texas Assessment of Academic Skills test. Store will be a big dog among pet retailers
More animals, more competition. Lots more. That's the expected fallout as the nation's largest Petland store prepares for an Easter weekend debut. Obituaries Your views Hopefuls discuss development needs
City Council District 1 candidates are warming up campaign platforms based on controlling the residential and retail development near the DART light-rail line. Larry Howell, a retired oil and gas executive; George McKearin, an attorney; and Bob Townsend, a Texas Instruments retiree, are seeking the seat held by John Sweeden. Police select annual Silent Hero recipient
The Richardson Police Department has honored public safety telecommunicator Connie Lewis-Stoker with its Silent Hero award for her outstanding performance, exemplary attitude and devotion to her job, officials said. Lois Brown: In death, 'cowboy rancher' saved an ailing man's life
Bob Seibold has a metal sculpture on his mantle to remind him daily that his beating heart once belonged to someone else. 04/05/2001 Wal-Mart spurred District 2 hopefuls
A fight over a proposed Wal-Mart two years ago, with its questions of residents' rights vs. commercial development needs, stirred up interest within District 2 for the City Council race. A new place to hang his head
When the Texas Land & Cattle Steak House at Spring Valley Road and North Central Expressway had to rebuild after a fire late last year, store managers had two priorities – construction of a new fireplace and the return of an old friend. Pearce finds perfect mix
Playing doubles proved to be twice as nice for Zana Masnic and Anna Lubinsky. Richardson High School sports notebook
The girls track and field team ran its dress rehearsal for the District 9-5A meet last week at Trinity Christian-Cedar Hill. 4 Scouts who grew up together attain Eagle rank
After 12 years in the Boy Scouts, some of Nicholas Georgas' fondest memories aren't of pitching tents in the wilderness, but of pitching fruit from a slingshot into neighboring Scouts' campsites. Lake Highlands High School sports notebook
Lake Highlands' baseball team knows how important the next two weeks are to the District 9-5A race. Durrett: Relays provide fast track to success
Lake Highlands track coach Al Troyer says there's something special about running and watching sprint relays. Punished student remains suspended
An Apollo Junior High School student remains on in-house suspension while her mother appeals her placement to an administrative committee. A hearing is scheduled for Wednesday. Teacher salaries reassessed
Salaries for beginning teachers should be boosted to $35,000 a year to compete with surrounding districts, administrators told the Richardson school board recently. Richardson students' destination: World finals
Thirteen-year-old Ava Bastian didn't have time to think when the announcer called out her team's name last Saturday. Police blotter |
