Richardson educators seek pay raise amid state funding gap
Richardson teachers and district leaders contend next year will strain budgets as the state offers no additional funds. The REA cites pay disparities with Irving and Dallas, urging retention incentives to keep experienced staff in RISD.
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RISD Pay Raise Uncertain After State Funding Gap
The RISD pay raise talks hinge on an upcoming financial report from Assistant Superintendent Raymon Bynum after the Legislature provided no new state funds. REA seeks merit raises tied to professional advancement rather than across the board increases, stressing experienced teachers needing compensation to pursue advanced degrees.
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Planners approve communication site in Richardson quarry
In a regular weekly meeting the Richardson City Plan Commission recommended approval for the final plat and site plan for American Satellite Corporation. The facility will be located in the northeast section of the city off Brand Road and housed in a local rock quarry. Representatives from American Satellite described the project and its site plan.
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Police arrest women in Richardson for forged prescriptions
Richardson police arrested three young women on charges of possession and passing forged prescriptions. One woman attempted to use a forged prescription at Sun Rexall Drug while two others waited in a car. All three were jailed. Police also investigated a burglary and destruction of private property, with items stolen from Jene Foreman and broken window panes reported at Robert Harris’s home.
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Spring Valley
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Marquette Drive
Richardson banks post countywide deposit and asset gains
Richardson five banks showed large midyear gains to June 30 1973, joining Dallas County increases. Deposits rose to 106 636 103 44 from 92 338 579 94 and assets to 119 719 123 78 from 101 945 161 73. Promenade National Bank led deposit gains at 35 percent while First Bank and Trust and Richardson Heights Bank and Trust posted 21 and 24 percent respectively.
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Garland Area Briefs Show Optimism and Low Unemployment
The Garland economy improves in the first half with unemployment under two percent for most months. In June the rate rose to 2.1 percent due to students and teachers entering unemployment. Bank official Dick Sells notes increased purchases and a cautiously optimistic outlook for six months.
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Texas Employment Commission
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Irving projected to add over 50,000 jobs by 1990
A consulting firm forecast for the Dallas Fort Worth area predicts Irving will rise from 30,555 jobs in 1970 to about 86,000 by 1990, making it the region's top suburban employer. Arlington, already ahead in 1970 with 42,000 jobs, is expected to grow to around 77,000 by 1990.
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Miss Texas Pageant dates set for July at Ramada Inn Central
Plans announced for the 1973 Miss Texas Pageant at the Tarrant County Convention Center with events centered at the Ramada Inn Central. Fifty-nine contestants from North Texas will arrive July 15 to begin photos and fittings, with preliminary rounds July 18 through 20 and the crown awarded July 21. Contestants include Rebecca Ward of Fort Worth and Mikelyn McCraver of Irving.
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Denton
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Grand Prairie
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Haltom-Richland Area
Mary Judith Mallett
Hurst-Euless- Bedford
Jo Shaw
Hurst
Irving
Mikelyn Mce- Craver
Miss Richardson
Phyllis Barger
Texas Girls
Teresa Stoney
Richardson Forecast Quiet, Hot With Clear Skies
The Richardson forecast calls for clear to partly cloudy skies and hot conditions tonight and Saturday. Saturday highs reach the upper 90s with tonight’s low in the mid 70s. Winds will be southerly at 5 to 15 mph.
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