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The UTD Mercury

UTD's student-run newspaper since 1980

The UTD Mercury

UTD's student-run newspaper since 1980

The UTD Mercury

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Reports of gunmen at Northside complex spark concern

September 20, 2019

Editor’s Note: This story will be updated as more information becomes available. A representative from the Richardson Police Department confirmed no gunmen were found at the Northside apartment complex...

Traffic signals in Richardson will be retimed thanks to hardware upgrades. Photo by Noah Whitehead | Photo Editor.

Richardson traffic lights to undergo retiming

April 1, 2019

A recently completed traffic study found Richardson traffic volume at its highest in over a decade, prompting officials to update traffic light infrastructure. The study, conducted by engineering firm...

Former Richardson mayor Laura Maczka and real-estate developer Mark Jordan, who is now her husband, were found guilty on March 7 in a bribery and corruption case. They face up to 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine. Photo by Pavan Tauh | Mercury Staff.

Former Richardson mayor convicted for bribery

March 10, 2019

After a two-week trial, a former Richardson mayor was convicted for bribery charges connected to her affair with a land developer. Laura Maczka served as mayor of Richardson from 2013 until 2015,...

Richardson officials, community members and business leaders appeared at the annual State of the City video address, highlighting past and future city endeavors. Photo by Megan Zerez | Mercury Staff.

UTD featured in ‘State of the City’ speech

February 11, 2019

Editor’s Note: This story has been updated to correct J.J. Koch’s stance on Richardson’s proposed tax cap. He does not oppose the tax cap but opposes the mayor’s stance on it. Richardson Mayor...

Graphic by Alesandra Bell | Mercury Staff.

Richardson schools propose tax increase

October 29, 2018

Residents of University Village Phases 1-3 and Canyon Creek Heights will be able to vote in a Richardson Independent School District tax ratification election to raise taxes for higher teacher salaries...

Graphic by Matt Strack | Graphics Editor.

Water in Richardson: What’s behind its taste?

October 15, 2018

Kathryn Vos said she finds herself not drinking as much water as she should be. Instead of filling her water bottle in the morning as she would usually do, she waits to find a working water fountain throughout...

Photo by Carolina Alvarez | Outreach Editor.

West Nile virus cases reported in local area

October 1, 2018

Editor's Note: An earlier version of this story incorrectly reported that the city of Richardson uses agent orange in mosquito adulticide sprays. The Mercury regrets this error. After a Richardson...

Photo by Michael Stout | Mercury Staff.

Police jurisdiction at Northside under question

September 16, 2018

Editor's Note: A previous version of this article stated that UTD PD was possibly in violation of the Clery Act. After further investigation, it was discovered that because crimes at Northside are reported...

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Springtime destinations

March 5, 2018

As students are counting down the days until their well-deserved break from school, they may also be searching for places to spend time with their friends and family. Here is a short list of places around...

Graphic by Anthony McNair | Mercury Staff.

Chlorine in water part of routine maintenance

April 11, 2017

A noticeable difference in chlorine levels in the water around campus is the direct result of routine annual water maintenance by The North Texas Municipal Water District, which will last until April 10. Hunter...

Wildflower Music Festival doesn't disappoint

Wildflower Music Festival doesn’t disappoint

May 26, 2016

Between May 20 and 22, people gathered in Richardson for the Wildflower Arts and Music festival. The Festival offered performances on multiple stages from well-known artists, such as ASIA and Peter Frampton,...

Family Business

Family Business

February 22, 2016

Locally made goods sold at Four Seasons Farmer’s Market in Richardson Every Saturday at 9 a.m., dozens of tents pop up and form a snaking U shape in a large parking lot on the corner of Floyd Drive and...

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