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By Makenzie Plusnick
Makenzie graduated from Tarleton State University in 2019 with a degree in communications. While in school, she interned at the Weatherford Democrat and was editor of Texan News Service, a news outlet at Tarleton. She enjoys true crime podcasts, riding horses, and spending time with her dog.

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Richardson ISD will have online, in-person and hybrid options for students this fall. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Richardson ISD announces online learning option for the fall semester
The point of the gathering was to protest systemic racism against black people, organizer Isabela Marcano said. (Makenzie Plusnick/Community Impact Newspaper)
Richardson youth organize peaceful demonstration to protest police brutality, racial inequality
Your CBD Store opened in Richardson on May 29. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Second location of Your CBD Store opens in Richardson
The coffee chain serves coffee, espresso and tea drinks. (Courtesy Starbucks)
Starbucks to reopen its Northside location on UT Dallas campus
The Darling Co. has seven different wedding vendors in one location. (Courtesy the Darling Co.)
Wedding cooperative now open in Richardson
Improvements include extending the right turn lane and adding a left turn lane to the southbound US 75 frontage road at Campbell. (Courtesy Fotolia)
Project that will add an extra lane to Campbell Road kicks off in Richardson
Richardson ISD is holding virtual summer school for qualifying students. (Courtesy Richardson ISD)
Richardson ISD opts for online summer school, offers credit recovery classes for high school students
Since Richardson ISD announced school closures in March, Network of Community Ministries has been providing weekend meal boxes to families in need. (Courtesy Network of Community Ministries)
Reliant Energy donates $100,000 to Richardson, Grapevine nonprofits on front lines of fight against COVID-19
Richardson dentist uses latest technology, value-based care to give patients back their smiles
Strength and conditioning workout areas, such as this one at Berkner High School, are part of the new multipurpose activity centers that recently opened in Richardson ISD. (Courtesy The McShane Companies)
Richardson ISD considers June relaunch for sports workouts, will delay band practice until at least July
Several cities in the Dallas area have joined The North Texas Innovation Alliance. (Courtesy Justin Terveen)
North Texas cities join regional alliance aimed at advancing innovation
Longtime Mercantile merchant Paula's House offers white furniture and other decorative items (Liesbeth Powers/Community Impact Newspaper)
Richardson Mercantile holds grand reopening after a more than two-month hiatus
The church began assisting Network with its coronavirus response by boxing weekend meals for families in Richardson ISD. (Makenzie Plusnick/Community Impact)
First Baptist Richardson steps up to help overburdened nonprofit
Al Baghdady offers a variety of Middle Eastern desserts, including pistachio baklava. (Courtesy Al Baghdady Bakery & Restaurant)
Middle Eastern eatery Al Baghdady Bakery & Restaurant opens in new Richardson location
Three members of the Richardson Fire Department volunteered to be a part of the state's task force to test all residents in senior living facilities. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Richardson Fire Department staff to begin testing local nursing home residents for coronavirus
The business opened in the Richardson Heights Shopping Center 16 years ago. (Makenzie Plusnick/Community Impact)
Owner of Aboca's says longtime Richardson restaurant could close if business does not improve
The city’s population has steadily grown every year since at least 2010, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. (Community Impact staff)
Richardson population grew to 121,323 people in 2019, per census estimates
Richardson continues to see fewer coronavirus cases by ZIP code than surrounding areas
Staff has so far resisted recommending salary and benefits increases due to uncertainty surrounding the fiscal impact of the coronavirus, Superintendent Jeannie Stone said. (Courtesy Pexels)
Raises still uncertain in Richardson ISD, budget vote set for June 8
District staff dropped off a yard sign to the Berkner High School valedictorian in late April. (Courtesy YouTube)
Richardson ISD to hold modified, in-person graduation ceremonies for seniors