County would pay $11.25 million for a crisis center where police in Richardson and North Dallas could take people instead of jail
Dallas County commissioners vote Nov. 3 on buying a 41,203-square-foot building on Empire Central Drive. Police in Richardson and nearby cities could bring nonviolent people in crisis there.
Bronze golfer honoring the South's first public course for Black players is stolen near Love Field
The 300-pound statue beside the Hilliard Memorial Golf Course marker in Dallas' Elm Thicket/Northpark neighborhood was taken overnight Sept. 24. Police and neighbors are asking for tips.
Renata Ferris · October 26, 2026
UT Dallas survey finds most North Texans like where they live, yet 53% say food money sometimes runs out
The university's third annual quality-of-life report, posted Oct. 22, finds sharp gaps by county: 28% of Collin respondents report running short of food, against 57% in northern Dallas County and 67% in the south.
Renata Ferris · October 25, 2026
Richardson
Three new traffic signals for Coit Road and Spring Valley Road are filed with the state, with construction set for 2027
The city registered a $1.01 million project on Sunday to install signals at Coit and Dumont, Spring Valley and St. Johns, and Spring Valley and Jupiter, with work planned from January to the end of July 2027.
Renata Ferris / October 26, 2026 / 1 min read
Local Business
GEICO files plans for a $6 million build-out of two Galatyn Commons suites totaling 85,000 square feet
State filings describe office, meeting and training space in Building D at 1011 Galatyn Parkway, with completion listed for Nov. 10. The insurer counts 2,000 workers in Richardson, the city's financial report shows.
Opal Keller / October 25, 2026 / 2 min read
Richardson
Planning commission backs turning a 1982 extended-stay hotel into 72 apartments and a larger Methodist hospital campus
Both recommendations passed 7-0 on Oct. 20 and now go to the City Council. The Hawthorn Suites owner says rents are not set; Methodist's plan shows a 125-bed tower addition built in two phases.
Renata Ferris / October 24, 2026 / 3 min read
Richardson
Parks crews sow about 2,100 pounds of wildflower seed across 50 acres, and revitalization award nominations close Sunday
The annual planting of the 'Richardson Mix' started this week in parks and medians for spring blooms. Separately, nominations for the city's Community Revitalization Awards are due by 11:59 p.m. Oct. 25.
Renata Ferris / October 24, 2026 / 2 min read
Richardson
Richardson ISD to unveil a plan for two microschools and seek a waiver for its bilingual teacher shortage Thursday
A called board meeting Oct. 29 brings a proposal for two small choice campuses and a vote to ask the state to let uncertified teachers fill bilingual and ESL classrooms this year.
Renata Ferris / October 24, 2026 / 2 min read
Richardson
Christmas parade entries open Monday, and Santa's Village adds its first adults-only night
Sign-ups for the Dec. 5 parade on Coit Road, themed 'Favorite Holiday Movies,' run Oct. 26 through Nov. 22. Crews have already started setting up Santa's Village at Huffhines Park.
Renata Ferris / October 23, 2026 / 2 min read
Richardson
Richardson ISD Schools Rank in Top 100 U.S. News List
Three Richardson ISD elementary schools placed in the top 100 of the 2027 U.S. News rankings, with 24 district schools recognized overall.
Renata Ferris / October 23, 2026 / 1 min read
Local Business
32 New Businesses in Richardson: Week of Oct. 19
Public records show 29 new sales tax permits, 1 alcohol license application and 2 business listings for Richardson businesses in the week of Oct. 19. Here is the full list.
Opal Keller / October 21, 2026 / 4 min read
Local Business
Raytheon Selected to Upgrade US Space Force Radar Systems
The defense contractor will modernize ground-based radar sites through a digitization program aimed at enhancing space tracking capabilities.
Opal Keller / October 16, 2026 / 1 min read
News From Neighboring Cities
- Lane closures on U.S. 75, the Dallas North Tollway, Bush Turnpike and Sam Rayburn Tollway hit Plano drivers this week
October 26, 2026
- Twenty-two police Tahoes for $1.3 million and a new senior associate judge are on Monday's council agenda
October 26, 2026
- Lawns go to once-a-week watering Nov. 1, and the winter sprinkler window moves to the middle of the day
October 25, 2026
- Collin County district clerk holds a walk-in passport fair Saturday, Nov. 7, with photos taken on site
October 26, 2026
- National FFA's top chapter rating, three stars, goes to Allen FFA, which trustees honor at tonight's board meeting
October 26, 2026
- Dplus KIA and Gen.G become the first teams through to the Worlds knockout stage, which returns to Allen Nov. 3
October 26, 2026
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Prison system seeks $40 million for drone detection and scanners but no added treatment money as overdose deaths rise
October 18, 2026
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Texas Attorney General Proposes Strengthened Rules Restricting Foreign Land Ownership
October 10, 2026
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Texas Attorney General Launches Investigation Into UnitedHealth Group Over Patient Coverage Denials
October 6, 2026
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Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks Border Wall Construction Across Texas Big Bend Region
October 4, 2026
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Texas Collects $4.4 Billion in September State Sales Tax as Business Spending Drives 11.5% Gain
October 3, 2026
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Rockets Edge Hawks 121-114 in Atlanta Home Opener
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