The Richardson Alamo Drafthouse just reopened its doors after its sudden closure in June.The owner of the five North Texas locations shut down the theaters after filing for bankruptcy.Alamo's corporate office has since acquired the locations and is in the process of reopening theaters and rehiring staff.Smiles and fist bumps were in abundance Friday at Alamo Drafthouse in Richardson as employees returned to the cinema eatery for the first time in more than two months.
"Richardson City Manager Don Magner is especially thrilled to see the theater back in business."Alamo is an incredibly important anchor," he said. "They bring folks from all over North Texas to the Heights."Earlier this year, the city awarded the Richardson location $400,000 to renovate and help solidify growth in the surrounding area.