GOVERNMENT
Kimberly Quirk will stay on in an official capacity as president and CEO of the Richardson Chamber of Commerce. (Courtesy Kimberly Quirk)
Richardson Chamber of Commerce confirms leadership positions amid transition
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and other state officials at a news conference in Midland, TX, on Sept. 21. A sign on the table reads "SECURING THE BORDER."
‘One pill can kill': Gov. Abbott orders state leaders, law enforcement to focus on cartels amid fentanyl crisis
Short-term rental companies, such as Airbnb and Vrbo, rent out houses to tourists visiting certain cities. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Richardson discussing registration program to help regulate short-term rentals
Four black graduation caps being thrown in the air.
White House estimates 3.3M Texans eligible for student loan forgiveness
The University of Texas at Dallas President Richard Benson speaks as Richardson opened The IQ headquarters at 1302 E. Collins Blvd. Sept. 14. (Jackson King/Community Impact Newspaper)
Richardson IQ Headquarters officially opens as 'global influencer of technology and innovation'
The Shiloh Center.
Plano ISD board approves sale of Shiloh Center property
The city of Richardson is expected to spend over $354 million during the 2022-23 fiscal year, according to the approved budget. (Jackson King/Community Impact Newspaper)
Richardson approves new budget, lower tax rate for 2022-23 fiscal year
Photo of Dallas City Hall
Dallas plans 2024 bond program & Frisco strategizes for build-out
Richardson officials said City Hall is expected to remain closed for several weeks pending a structural evaluation after an Aug. 22 fire. (Jackson King/Community Impact Newspaper)
Richardson using temporary City Hall site at municipal court after fire
Theresa Williams and Plano ISD sttaff.
Q&A: Get to know Plano ISD's new superintendent Theresa Williams
Crews work to clean up the damage from the Aug. 22 fire at Richardson City Hall. (Jackson King/Community Impact Newspaper)
Richardson City Hall closed until further notice after fire damages building
Children in class.
Plano ISD faces 2022-23 budget obstacles, projected deficit
The city of Richardson is expected to spend over $354 million during the 2022-23 fiscal year, according to a budget presentation during an Aug. 15 council meeting. (Jackson King/Community Impact Newspaper)
Richardson planning to dedicate nearly $7 million on street repairs in next fiscal year
Plano ISD students.
Plano ISD board of trustees call $1.49B bond election for November
Power lines in front of a sunset.
ERCOT selects Pablo Vegas as new CEO 16 months after previous leader fired
School boards provide local governance of their school districts and can only take action by a majority vote at public meetings. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
How local school boards function in Texas, how to get involved
Richardson ISD is proposing to implement a pilot program for new cell phone restrictions at Forest Meadow Junior High. (William C. Wadsack/Community Impact Newspaper)
Richardson ISD planning to test proposed cell phone restrictions at Forest Meadow Junior High after parent feedback
The Richardson Health Department announced plans to spray pesticides Aug. 9-10 in order to help prevent the spread of the West Nile virus, according to a city press release. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Richardson spraying for mosquitos after trap tests positive for West Nile virus
A male student looks forward in a classroom.
Record percentage of Texas teachers considering quitting, survey shows