John Cornyn and Ted Cruz: How Your Senators Voted This Week
Senators Cornyn and Cruz voted to confirm Angela Veronica Colmenero as a U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of Texas.
Reese PenningtonSeptember 26, 20262 min read
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Richardson Gas Prices Ease to $3.8811 as Monthly Costs Rise — September 26, 2026
Regular unleaded averages $3.8811 in the Dallas area, down from yesterday, down from last week and below the Texas average.
Renata FerrisSeptember 26, 20261 min read
9/19-9/26 Richardson Real Estate Report: 279 Listings, Sale Price Up 2.7%
Realtor.com counted 279 Richardson, TX homes for sale as of September 2026, while Redfin reported 282 homes sold in May 2026 and a median sale price of $462,223.
Renata FerrisSeptember 26, 20262 min read
Richardson police investigate suspected murder-suicide at Sunrise Trail home
Richardson police are investigating the deaths of a man and a woman found inside a residence on Sunrise Trail.
Renata FerrisSeptember 25, 20261 min read
Richardson Gas Prices Ease to $3.9024 as Monthly Costs Rise — September 25, 2026
Regular unleaded averages $3.9024 in the Dallas area, down from yesterday, down from last week and below the Texas average.
Renata FerrisSeptember 25, 20261 min read
Bread Zeppelin opens Richardson location on Sept. 30 with community events
Bread Zeppelin is set to open its Richardson restaurant on Sept. 30, featuring a ribbon-cutting ceremony and a series of promotional events for the opening weekend and the following week.
Opal KellerSeptember 25, 20262 min read
Richardson PD drops charges against three teens in Waffle House shooting case
Richardson Police have dismissed charges against three teenagers previously arrested in connection with a March 2026 shooting that left an 18-year-old paralyzed.
Renata FerrisSeptember 25, 20261 min read
Amazon confirms Prime Air drones may record images near delivery sites
Amazon acknowledged that its delivery drones can capture images of people and objects near landing zones, contradicting earlier city statements that the devices only use cameras for navigation.
Renata FerrisSeptember 24, 20262 min read
Abbott proposes school screen time limits; local districts already acting
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has suggested restricting student screen usage in classrooms, a move that follows recent policy changes in local districts like Richardson ISD and Dallas ISD.
Renata FerrisSeptember 24, 20262 min read
Richardson Gas Prices Ease to $3.9214 as Monthly Costs Rise — September 24, 2026
Regular unleaded averages $3.9214 in the Dallas area, down from yesterday, down from last week and below the Texas average.
Renata FerrisSeptember 24, 20261 min read
Richardson Gas Prices Ease to $3.9500 as Monthly Costs Rise — September 23, 2026
Regular unleaded averages $3.9500 in the Dallas area, down from yesterday, up from last week and below the Texas average.
Renata FerrisSeptember 23, 20261 min read
City Council Reviews Master Fee Schedule and Code Amendments
The Richardson City Council will review a proposed amendment to the municipal code on September 21, 2026. The measure addresses updates to the master fee schedule, development inspection fees under Chapter 20, and sewage rates under Chapter 23.
Reese PenningtonSeptember 23, 20261 min read
City Council to Vote on Budget Consent Agenda Items
The City Council will address a Budget Consent Agenda on September 21. Items are classified as routine and will pass via a single motion without individual review. Members may request the removal of specific items for separate discussion if needed.
Reese PenningtonSeptember 23, 20261 min read
Richardson City Council to Set 2026-2027 Property Tax Rate at $0.54218 per $100
The Richardson City Council will consider a property tax rate of $0.54218 per $100 of assessed valuation for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The rate applies to all taxable property within city limits as of Jan. 1, 2026.
Reese PenningtonSeptember 23, 20261 min read
Council Reviews Portions of 2016B General Obligation Bonds
The City Council will consider portions of the outstanding City of Richardson, Texas General Obligation Bonds, Taxable Series 2016B, during its Sept. 21 meeting. The agenda item also addresses related administrative matters.
Reese PenningtonSeptember 23, 20261 min read
City Council Reviews FY 2027 Property Tax Impact for Median Homesteads
The City Council reviews a taxpayer impact statement comparing property tax bills for median homestead properties between fiscal years 2026 and 2027. The document outlines tax rates per $100 of value, taxable values, and estimated annual taxes under current and proposed...
Reese PenningtonSeptember 23, 20261 min read
AT&T advances Plano headquarters and Richardson call center expansion
AT&T received final site plan approval for its new Plano campus and secured a new economic development agreement to expand its Richardson call center operations.
Renata FerrisSeptember 22, 20262 min read
Richardson ISD Appoints Tucker Durham as Assistant Superintendent
Tucker Durham has been named the new Assistant Superintendent of Finance and Support Services for Richardson ISD, bringing experience from previous roles in Midland, Pecos-Barstow-Toyah, and Alpine districts.
Renata FerrisSeptember 22, 20261 min read
RISD names 24 student athletes to 2026-27 Leadership Team
Richardson ISD has selected 24 junior and senior student athletes from its four high schools to serve on the 2026-27 Student-Athlete Leadership Team.
Renata FerrisSeptember 22, 20261 min read
Richardson Gas Prices Nudge Lower to $3.9678 as Monthly Costs Rise — September 22, 2026
Regular unleaded averages $3.9678 in the Dallas area, down from yesterday, up from last week and above the Texas average.
Renata FerrisSeptember 22, 20261 min read
Amazon drone deliveries draw noise complaints in Richardson
Residents near an Amazon distribution center in Richardson report that the noise from daily drone deliveries is disrupting their daily lives, despite the company's claim that customer feedback is largely positive.
Renata FerrisSeptember 21, 20262 min read