From Richardson ISD proposed staff cuts to area business updates, check out five trending stories from Community Impact’s Dallas-Fort Worth coverage areas.
1. Richardson ISD proposes cuts to staffing, administration
Richardson ISD approved staff cuts and other program reductions that will save the district an estimated $25.7 million.
The cuts will include the reduction of roughly 95 full-time positions, according to a presentation from Superintendent Tabitha Branum at the April 2 board of trustees meeting.
The proposed changes would be enacted with the district's 2026-27 budget, which is set for approval in June.
Read more from Reporter Isabella Zeff and Editor Michael Crouchley.
2. Check out 18 business updates from Grapevine, Colleyville, Southlake, Trophy Club
From a Fort Worth restaurant opening a second location in Colleyville to a new Indian restaurant, see the latest on businesses in and around Grapevine, Colleyville, Southlake and Trophy Club.
Discover more from Editor Connor Pittman.
3. Martha’s Mexican Cocina closes in north Fort Worth following eviction notice
A Mexican restaurant closed in north Fort Worth after the restaurant received an eviction notice.
The notice was posted on the door at Martha’s Mexican Cocina March 26. The letter stated the restaurant had one day to remove personal property.
According to its website, the restaurant served authentic Mexican dishes and margaritas in a family-friendly environment. The menu featured items such as nachos, fajitas, enchiladas and quesadillas.
See what the buzz is about from Reporter Cody Thorn.
4. McKinney to enter negotiations with Parkhill for proposed sports complex
City officials are entering into an exclusive negotiating period with Parkhill to develop about 300 acres in north McKinney for a sports and entertainment complex.
McKinney City Council members approved a resolution April 7 authorizing the city manager to negotiate an agreement with Parkhill to lead, develop and program a “landmark sports and entertainment complex.” The negotiating period will run up to 180 days, according to a city document.
Find out more from Reporter Colby Farr.
5. Raising Cane’s support office relocation, Custer Frontier Marketplace: See 5 of the latest permits filed in the DFW area
A Raising Cane’s support office relocation and new landscaping at Firefly Park in Frisco are two of many new projects filed recently with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
Here are five of the most expensive permits filed with TDLR in the past week.
See more from Reporter Patricia Ortiz.
