Former Richardson mayor, husband gets 6 years for bribery and tax fraud
A former mayor of Richardson and her husband will head to prison for corruption scandal that happened while she was in office.
Richardson ISD TA raising funds for Robb Elementary teachers for school supplies
The Richardson ISD TA is from Uvalde and attended Robb Elementary School as a child. Now, he is working to make sure teachers have what they need to start over.
Richardson aquatic center opens for 1st time this summer after dealing with staffing shortages
Heights Family Aquatic Center in Richardson has struggled all summer with staffing shortages.
Richardson ISD after-school program shuts out neighborhood kids at one school
With so many students who were in the after-school program at Canyon Creek Elementary last year being put on the waitlist this year, one parent discovered 100% of the spots were given to staff members over returning neighborhood kids.
Texas House candidate indicted for impersonating a public servant
According to a Rolling Stone article, Frederick Frazier's Republican challenger in the primary, Paul Chabot. alleged Frazier pretended to be a city employee at a Walmart and instructed Chabot's campaign signs to be taken down.
Dallas City Council member seeks more SROs at Richardson ISD schools
A member of the Dallas City Council sent a letter to Richardson ISD asking it to increase school safety on all campuses.
2 North Texas students arrested in separate school gun scares
Students were arrested Wednesday at Berkner High School in Richardson and Meacham Middle School in Fort Worth for allegedly bringing guns on campus. No one was hurt but the incidents caused a lot of concern.
Richardson ISD student arrested after gun found in vehicle near Berkner High School, police say
A Richardson ISD student was arrested after police said an AK-47 style pistol and a replica AR-15 style Orbeez rifle was found in his car near Berkner High School.
Richardson limits public pool hours due to lifeguard shortage
Public swimming pools in Richardson will not be open as much this summer because of a lifeguard shortage.
School safety summit held for North Texas school districts
A school safety summit was held Wednesday for school districts across North Texas.
Richardson mother kills daughter's grandmother over custody, police say
Richardson police charged a woman with capital murder after they say she shot and killed her 3-year-old child's paternal grandmother at a Starbucks. The grandmother had custody of the little girl for the majority of her life. Family members say the child's mother was not involved in her life.
Outgoing superintendents say critical race theory is not taught in schools
Outgoing superintendents from three of North Texas' largest school districts all agreed that critical race theory is nothing more than a distraction and said it isn't taught in schools. “This is a manufactured crisis. This is not real."
Two Richardson police officers sue city over alleged ticket quota policy
Two officers with the Richardson Police Department have filed a lawsuit against the city of Richardson and police officials over an alleged ticket quota within the department.
UT-Dallas, UT-Arlington offering free tuition to more students
Undergraduate students at UTD and UTA whose families make less than a certain amount will qualify for free tuition next year. It's all part of a program to make a college education more affordable for Texans.
North Texas students, teachers ready for school closures Thursday and Friday
Most North Texas school districts have already made the call to cancel school for Thursday and Friday due to the expected winter weather.
Richardson ISD mask mandate set to expire on Friday
Beginning on Monday, face masks will be encouraged but not required for all Richardson ISD students, staff and campus visitors.
North Texas districts now asking parents to fill COVID-19 staffing gaps
Richardson ISD hasn't closed campuses yet, but it’s asking parents to pitch in on campuses.
Mask mandates and closures: Local school districts make changes to combat COVID-19 surge
From a district dealing with a teacher shortage to another re-implementing a mask mandate, North Texas schools are trying their best to slow the rapid spread of COVID-19.
Bank 'jugging' in Richardson has police asking people to be aware of surroundings
A Richardson woman says she was watched at the bank, then followed and assaulted by a robber who stole her money and valuables.
Lake Highlands High School’s beloved resource officer dies of COVID-19
A much-loved school resource officer is gone after a brief battle with COVID-19. Officer Christopher Gibson is being remembered Monday by fellow officers and educators.