Data: Plano ISD full-day pre-K program grows due to increased inclusion of low-income families
Full-day pre-K enrollment has increased by more than 100 children for the 2019-20 school year, according to Plano ISD enrollment… >
STAAR results published for Plano ISD
The State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness, or STAAR testing, tests the abilities of students third grade and above.… >
Edith’s French Cafe coming soon to CityLine in Richardson
Edith’s French Cafe plans to open Dec. 1 in CityLine at 3551 Wilshire Way, Ste. 100, Richardson. The restaurant serves… >
Richardson nominates Fossil for state’s sales tax reimbursement program
The city of Richardson is backing a request by accessory brand Fossil to receive a sales tax kickback from the… >
7 candidates will appear on Nov. 5 ballot for Richardson ISD board of trustees
By the close of the filing window Aug. 19, two incumbents and five newcomers had filed for a position on… >
Collin County purchases more land for future Outer Loop development between Preston and Custer roads
Collin County has incorporated more land needed to develop the Collin County Outer Loop, which is planned to alleviate traffic… >
ER Near Me in Richardson offering students free back-to-school physical exams
ER Near Me is offering complimentary back-to-school physicals from 1-8 p.m., today through Aug. 26. Students of all ages and… >
State publishes spring STAAR results for Richardson ISD
Richardson ISD’s state assessment scores were released Aug. 15. The State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness, or STAAR, test… >
Football game between Plano, El Paso high schools will now be held at The Star in Frisco
Updated at 8:05 p.m. Aug. 16: This story has been updated to include comments from Frisco ISD. A football game… >
EnjoyMint in Richardson to rebrand as Asian Mint in late September
Fast-casual Thai restaurant EnjoyMint will reopen in late September as Asian Mint. Chef Nikky Phinyawatana believes a full-service model will… >
Citing security concerns, Plano ISD cancels football game against high school from El Paso
Plano ISD listed safety concerns following a mass shooting at an El Paso Walmart as its reason for canceling a… >
The Sylvan Learning Center is now open in Richardson
The Sylvan Learning Center opened at the end of July at 1333 W. Campbell Road, Richardson. Services include personalized tutoring,… >
Plano ISD receives ‘A’ as Texas releases school district accountability ratings
Plano ISD received an “A” for its overall accountability rating for the 2018-19 school year. This rating was given by… >
State agency rates Richardson ISD as a B-grade district under accountability system
The Texas Education Agency has given Richardson ISD a B grade in the first official release of the agency’s A-F… >
Create Church now holding services at new location off Central Expressway
Create Church held its first service at its new location Aug. 4. The 25,710-square-foot building, located at 3405 N. Central… >
Funds approved for third phase of construction at Lake Highlands High School
The third and final phase of renovations at Lake Highlands High School are expected to begin in March, according to… >
Budget talks: Richardson city staff discuss how to allocate money in fiscal year 2019-20
Richardson will have more money to support its budget in the upcoming fiscal year. But a new strategy for funding… >
Richardson ISD board says goodbye to fellow trustee following her resignation
Richardson ISD officials gave outgoing board trustee Katie Patterson a warm send-off at her last school board meeting Aug. 12. … >
Richardson ISD approves new stipends for eligible special education, classroom teachers
Richardson ISD is amending its adopted budget for fiscal year 2019-20 to provide more support for teachers. The board of… >
Lockwood Distilling Co. to bring upscale comfort food and small-batch distilled spirits to Richardson Heights
A new restaurant and distillery is scheduled to open in the fall at 506 Lockwood Drive, Richardson. Lockwood Distilling Co.… >
ER Near Me now offering emergency medical services in Richardson
ER Near Me opened July 12 at 15767 Coit Road, Dallas. The facility offers concierge emergency medical assistance 24 hours… >
Collin College receives state funding for new waterworks training program
A new program for waterworks training is underway at Collin College. The college received more than $158,000 for its new… >