Berkner High School teacher charged with online solicitation of a minor
Richardson police arrested a Berkner High School science teacher on a felony charge of online solicitation of a minor.
Renata FerrisAugust 29, 20261 min read
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Richardson teacher arrested on felony child solicitation charge
A Richardson high school teacher was arrested at his home on a third-degree felony charge of online solicitation of a minor.
Renata FerrisAugust 29, 20261 min read
Richardson ISD opens new Junior Achievement center for students
Richardson ISD and Junior Achievement of Dallas opened a new experiential learning center at Greenwood Hills Learning Center on August 27, 2026.
Renata FerrisAugust 28, 20261 min read
Newmark facilitates sale of Richardson office tower to Harkinson Investment Group
Newmark has negotiated the transfer of Tower 2600, a 229,307-square-foot office building in Richardson, to Harkinson Investment Group.
Opal KellerAugust 27, 20261 min read
Original ChopShop to Open 16th Texas Location in Richardson
Original ChopShop is set to open its newest restaurant at CityLine Market in Richardson on September 23, marking its 30th location systemwide.
Opal KellerAugust 27, 20262 min read
Richardson Teen Held in Garland Fatal Shooting
A teenager from Richardson is in custody following a fatal shooting incident in Garland.
Renata FerrisAugust 26, 20261 min read
Richardson ISD Reschedules Football Games Due to Heat
Several 9th grade, JV, and Varsity football games scheduled for August 27-28 have been moved to later start times due to forecasted heat.
Renata FerrisAugust 26, 20262 min read
Richardson Magnet Schools Earn National Certification
Richardson ISD's MST and RWJH schools have received national recognition from the Magnet Schools of America for excellence in magnet education.
Renata FerrisAugust 25, 20261 min read
Richardson ISD opens nominations for 2026-27 Super Teacher award
Richardson ISD is accepting nominations for its 2026-27 Super Teacher award from August 25 through October 7, with winners to be announced in early January.
Renata FerrisAugust 25, 20261 min read
Colts QB Anthony Richardson reflects on 19 months away from NFL action
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson has not played meaningful NFL snaps since a December 2024 victory over the Tennessee Titans.
Renata FerrisAugust 24, 20261 min read
City Council Approves Service Center Roof and Maintenance Contract
The city council will consider a cooperative job order contract through the TIPS purchasing system for roof replacement, painting, wall sealing, window glazing, and control joint work at the service center. The approved amount is $415,077.32.
Reese PenningtonAugust 22, 20261 min read
8/15-8/22 Richardson Real Estate Report: 294 Listings, Sale Price Up 2.7%
Realtor.com counted 294 Richardson, TX homes for sale as of August 2026, while Redfin reported 282 homes sold in May 2026 and a median sale price of $462,223.
Renata FerrisAugust 22, 20262 min read
Richardson ISD Releases August 'Keeping Tabs' Update
Richardson ISD Superintendent Tabitha Branum invites families to watch the latest edition of Keeping Tabs for school year updates and student features.
Renata FerrisAugust 21, 20261 min read
Richardson ISD to replace ACT School Day with SAT for juniors
Richardson ISD will begin offering the SAT School Day to all high school juniors this school year, replacing the previous ACT School Day administration.
Renata FerrisAugust 21, 20261 min read
RISD Updates Board on Middle School Construction and Transportation
Richardson ISD provided updates on six middle school construction sites and transportation operations during its August 20 work session.
Renata FerrisAugust 21, 20261 min read
Richardson Council Considers Zoning Change for 6.7-Acre Property on S Plano Road
The Richardson City Council will review a proposal to rezone approximately 6.7 acres at 300 S Plano Road. The change would shift the property from local retail with special conditions to a planned development district with amended use and development standards.
Reese PenningtonAugust 19, 20261 min read
City Council Approves Granicus Broadcast System for $101,033.87
The City Council will consider a cooperative purchase of a new remote broadcast and captioning system for City Hall through the TIPS contract. The total cost is $101,033.87.
Reese PenningtonAugust 19, 20261 min read
City Council Considers Furniture Contract for New City Hall
The city council is reviewing a proposal to acquire new furniture for the new city hall project through an Omnia Partners contract and open market procurement. The total cost is listed at $2,776,938.80.
Reese PenningtonAugust 19, 20261 min read
City Council Considers Contract for Open Channel Maintenance
The city council will consider a contract with Denton Fort Worth Installation and Emergency Services, LLC for open channel maintenance work based on unit prices during the August 17, 2026 meeting.
Reese PenningtonAugust 19, 20261 min read
Richardson ISD Earned a B. Two of Its Campuses Earned an F.
A district score of 83 covering 49 rated campuses that range from a 95 at the top to a 53 at the bottom, one of the widest spreads in the region.
Renata FerrisAugust 19, 20261 min read
Cookie Society plans sixth North Texas store in Richardson
The family-owned bakery is set to open a new location on Campbell Road, targeting a customer base that includes University of Texas at Dallas students.
Opal KellerAugust 18, 20262 min read