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Richardson Independent School District has detailed the specific online learning platforms used for students in grades PK-2 and 3-12 to facilitate family engagement.
The city council will review a proposal to acquire one 2025 CV515 four-wheel-drive cab chassis equipped with a service body and crane. The purchase would utilize Buyboard contract #723-23 through Southwest International Trucks, Inc., totaling $194,922.60.
The City Council will consider a recommendation to award bid #50-26 for the 1241 Mohawk erosion control project. Staff recommends Bernal Commercial Construction Co. receive the contract valued at $372,520.
Richardson City Council will consider amending zoning for a 0.32 acre parcel at 200 S Cottonwood Drive. The proposal seeks to rezone the site from an O-M Office District to a PD Planned Development District with modified use and development standards.
The city council agenda outlines cooperative purchase orders for new furniture supporting the new city hall project. Awards will be distributed to multiple vendors through existing contracts.
The city council will review a proposal to amend Ordinance 4577, which was originally passed on March 23, 2026. The update modifies Chapter 6 regarding buildings and building regulations, specifically targeting registration requirements and final appeals to the city manager.
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.
Dr. Carrie Greer, a Liberty Junior High alumna, has been appointed principal of her former middle school, with her ex-math teacher serving as assistant principal.
Richardson ISD improved from a C rating in 2025 to a B rating in 2026, with 31 campuses earning A or B ratings and all high schools achieving A or B ratings.
Dr. Carrie Greer returns to the Richardson campus she attended in the 1990s as principal, and her seventh-grade math teacher Doug Planey is her new assistant principal.
Most RISD students return Wednesday. Dover, RISD Academy and Audelia Creek start a day earlier. And signing up for the bus is not the same as qualifying for one.
Regular unleaded averages $3.6112 in the Dallas area, down from yesterday, up from last week and above the Texas average.
The annual Richardson Corporate Challenge kicks off Friday evening near Huffhines Park, prompting traffic warnings for drivers as employees from 45 local firms gather to raise funds for Special Olympics Texas.
A recent overview identifies several Richardson areas, including Canyon Creek and Telecom Corridor, that appeal to different lifestyle preferences.
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.
Richardson offers a mix of cultural venues, natural spaces, local eateries and recurring festivals for residents and visitors.
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.
Richardson ISD is accepting applications through Aug. 21 for individuals to join district committees that support the district's vision and policies.
Preliminary data presented to the Richardson ISD Board of Trustees indicates the district is projected to raise its state accountability rating from a C to a B for the 2026 school year.
Richardson ISD mandates student badges for bus riders, introduces Stopfinder tracking for 2026-2027, and updates safety protocols ahead of the new school year.
Richardson ISD is rolling out a new outdoor education curriculum in PE classes, funded by a donation from the More Like Wynne Foundation.
