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The latest local news from Richardson.
Realtor.com counted 287 Richardson, TX homes for sale as of June 2026, while Redfin reported 282 homes sold in May 2026 and a median sale price of $462,223.
Regular unleaded averages $3.6680 in the Dallas area, up from yesterday, up from last week and above the Texas average.
Richardson ISD has released key dates, transportation tools, and meal information for the upcoming school year, with most students starting on August 12.
Richardson ISB invites parents to attend information sessions regarding construction updates and operational changes at six junior high campuses.
Regular unleaded averages $3.6590 in the Dallas area, up from yesterday, up from last week and above the Texas average.
Tineo Peruvian Cafe, a family-owned restaurant on Arapaho Road, will hold its grand reopening on July 31 in a newly renovated space.
Regular unleaded averages $3.5700 in the Dallas area, up from yesterday, up from last week and above the Texas average.
The city council will consider a cooperative purchase of a new pavilion at Cottonwood Park through Buyboard contract #781-25. The transaction with Whirlix Design, Inc. carries a total cost of $165,051.
The city council will consider a requirements contract with Legacy Contracting dba Control Specialist Services for water and wastewater maintenance and repair. The agreement carries an estimated annual expenditure of $300,000 under contract number 2025-0406-AC.
The city council will consider approving a cooperative purchase of four 2027 Ford F-Series trucks for parks maintenance. The transaction is processed through the Local Government Purchasing Cooperative under contract #724-23 and carries a total cost of $361,089.
The city council will consider a contract with Victory Irrigation for three Kifco T40/1320 travel sprinkler irrigation unit water cannons to support parks maintenance. The total cost is $191,623.65.
The Richardson City Council will review a proposed agreement with the City of Dallas to replace a Dallas 8-inch water main and 8-inch wastewater main. The council is also considering authorization for the city manager to execute the document.
The city council will consider a measure to renumber articles, sections, subsections, and subparagraphs in the home rule charter. The update also addresses spelling, punctuation, and cross references following voter amendments approved on May 2, 2026.
The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act is now law. Rep. Johnson voted YES. Sen. Cornyn: YES, Sen. Cruz: DID NOT VOTE.
Dan Barrios, who was elected to City Council Place 3 in May 2023, announced his resignation during Monday night's meeting, with the city manager set to discuss next steps.
Regular unleaded averages $3.3390 in the Dallas area, down from yesterday, up from last week and below the Texas average.
Superintendent Tabitha Branum received the 2026 Outstanding Educator Award from Texas PTA at the state LAUNCH leadership conference.
A Wylie man faces a murder charge following the death of a pedestrian after a crash.
Regular unleaded averages $3.3660 in the Dallas area, down from yesterday, up from last week and below the Texas average.
Regular unleaded averages $3.3760 in the Dallas area, down from yesterday, up from last week and below the Texas average.
Regular unleaded averages $3.3900 in the Dallas area, down from yesterday, up from last week and below the Texas average.
