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By Olivia Lueckemeyer
Olivia Lueckemeyer graduated in 2013 from Loyola University New Orleans with a degree in journalism. She joined Community Impact Newspaper in October 2016 as reporter for the Southwest Austin edition before her promotion to editor in March 2017. In July 2018 she returned home to the Dallas area and became editor of the Richardson edition.

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Oct. 14 was the busiest day thus far for voting in Plano, with 11,639 county residents showing up to cast ballots in person. (Community Impact staff)
DATA: Nearly 75,000 people have turned out to vote in Plano since start of early voting
City Council was asked to review five conceptual renovation plans for the library and the City Hall/Civic Center building at an Oct. 19 meeting. Three of the six plans propose connecting the two facilities. (Rendering courtesy city of Richardson)
Richardson staff estimates $170M price tag for potential 2021 bond
Early voting in Dallas County and Collin County for the Nov. 3 election runs Oct. 13-30. (Community Impact staff)
DATA: More than 15,000 people turn out in first week of early voting in Richardson
The cafe offers a library of over 600 games and a bistro-style menu. (Courtesy Friend & Foe)
Friend & Foe to shutter after one year of business in Plano
Property values in Richardson are up nearly 5% year over year, according to data provided by the Collin County and Dallas County appraisal districts. (Courtesy Fotolia)
Certified tax roll shows cumulative property value in Richardson grew by more than $1 billion year over year
Rollbacks to rail, bus and shuttle service during the pandemic are being lifted by Dallas Area Rapid Transit on Oct. 19 as the agency begins the transition back to regular operations. (Courtesy Dallas Area Rapid Transit)
DART returns some Richardson, Plano bus and rail routes to pre-pandemic frequency levels
The business offers test prep, tutoring, college consulting, for-credit courses and extracurriculars. (Courtesy Pixabay)
Elite Prep Plano relocates to new location
Dallas County has a drive-up location at its elections department building. (Courtesy Dallas County)
Here is where Richardson voters can drop off their mail-in ballots
Superintendent Jeannie Stone announced via video Oct. 14 that district schools will remain open despite a recent rise in cases of the coronavirus in Dallas County. (Courtesy YouTube)
Richardson ISD superintendent says heightened COVID-19 risk level will not shut down schools
Voters are encouraged to keep a 6-foot distance from one another, causing lines to stretch farther than they typically would with the same amount of people. (Makenzie Plusnick/Community Impact Newspaper)
Dallas, Collin county officials focus on conducting safe election amid record-breaking turnout
The Dallas-based restaurant serves more than 20 varieties of globally inspired tacos, such as the spicy tikka chicken, the buffalo chicken and the slow-roasted brisket. (Courtesy Velvet Taco)
Velvet Taco opens second Plano location
Customers at OMGelato have the option of combining more than 60 base flavors with 50 mix-ins, syrups and toppings, such as candies, nuts and fruits. (Courtesy OMGelato)
OMGelato brings thousands of dessert combinations to Plano
A rendering shows what the training center will look like once complete in 2021. (Courtesy Plano Fire-Rescue)
Construction gets underway on $15 million Fire Training Center in Plano
The business offers customers a selection of suits, including its signature brand Royal Suits, which is designed in California. (Courtesy Gentlemen's Suit Outlet)
Gentlemen's Suit Outlet now open in Plano
Bars in Dallas County will remain closed despite a recent statewide executive order allowing them to reopen at 50% capacity Oct. 14. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Judge says Dallas County bars to stay closed for now
Sheela K. Bailey is the owner of British Emporium, which now has a pop-up location in Richardson inside restaurant Fish & Fizz. (Courtesy British Emporium)
British Emporium debuts Richardson pop-up inside of Fish & Fizz
The churro sundae with Fruity Pebbles was one of many sweet treats found at Churroholic. (Courtesy Churroholic)
Hiccups & Churroholic closes in Richardson Restaurant Park
A third ZaLat Pizza location has opened in Plano. (Makenzie Plusnick/Community Impact Newspaper)
ZaLat Pizza opens third Plano location
The gym offers skill-level-based classes for adults and children as young as age 4. (Courtesy Progresso Jiu Jitsu)
Progresso Jiu Jitsu now offering classes in Plano
An aerial image of the 26-acre property shows where a potential field sports facility may be housed in the future. (Courtesy city of Richardson)
UPDATED: Richardson residents can now provide feedback on a future field sports facility near Huffhines Park