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.
North Texas school districts make changes to COVID-19 protocols as cases surge
Several North Texas school districts are re-evaluating their isolation period for COVID positive cases.
Richardson Walmart temporarily closes for COVID-19 cleaning
The Walmart Neighborhood Market on Buckingham Road in Richardson closed Friday afternoon and won't reopen until Sunday morning at 6 a.m. for COVID-19 disinfecting.
Richardson ISD keeping mask mandate in place at its schools for now
Richardson ISD is keeping its mask mandate in place for all of its pre-k through 12th grade schools.
Omicron variant raising questions for North Texas school districts as kids return to school
Despite the fastest surge in COVID-19 cases yet fueled by the omicron variant, some of the largest school districts in North Texas are still set to let mask mandates expire next month.