Family of Richardson teen shocked about sudden death from COVID-19
This teen’s family says it didn’t seem like the 16-year-old was seriously ill. She wasn’t hospitalized. She was quarantined in her room. Then, last week, she passed out and didn’t wake up.
Richardson ISD teacher, student die from COVID-19 complications
Sha’Niyah “Nienie” McGee, a junior at Berkner High School, and Eroletta Piascyk, a teacher at the Christa McAuliffe Learning Center, both died from COVID-19 complications.
Suspected drunk driver crashes into Richardson police squad car
Some frightening moments for Richardson police after a suspected drunk driver rear-ended a squad car on a freeway Wednesday morning.
Richardson ISD among 6 districts facing Texas AG lawsuit for defying governor's mask mandate ban
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton says he’s filing lawsuits against six school districts that are defying Governor Greg Abbott’s executive order regarding mask mandates.
Texas AG files several lawsuits against school districts defying governor's executive order
Two of the school districts in the newly filed lawsuits include Galveston ISD and Spring ISD.
Glen Rose Junior High to remain closed due to COVID-19 outbreak, Trenton and Venus ISD schools reopen
A pandemic shutdown will last longer than expected for the teachers and kids at one North Texas school.
Richardson ISD campus returns to remote learning, trustees hold emergency meeting on future school closures
Richardson ISD's school board members had an emergency meeting to talk about an increase in COVID-19 cases in the district. They fear several campuses may be forced to shut down and return to remote learning like Brentfield Elementary did this week.
North Texas districts temporarily closing schools, reinstating mask mandates due to COVID-19 surge
It’s now becoming routine for districts to have to pause in-person classes after large chunks of their students and staff are being held out because of COVID-19.
Despite existing Richardson ISD mask mandate, parents continue polarizing debate
Richardson ISD already has a mask mandate in place. However, that didn't stop parents from giving their opinions at Monday's school board meeting. The district is also considering vaccine incentives up to possibly $500.
Richardson, DeSoto and Dallas ISDs keep mask mandates in place, at least for now
The mask debate continues in North Texas schools. Two more suburban school districts joined Dallas in requiring them.
Thousands of North Texas kids head back to school, some with a mask mandate and some without
There wasn't a mask mandate in effect for students starting school Monday in Fort Worth. In Dallas, masks are still required -- at least for now.
North Texas school districts re-evaluating COVID-19 protocols, virtual learning options
After Dallas ISD annnounced a mask mandate, FOX 4 wanted to see if any other districts were following suit. So far, none in the DFW area will be requiring masks for now, but some districts are shifting their virtual options.
Police investigating fatal shooting outside Tom Thumb in Richardson
A 75-year-old man was arrested for shooting and killing an 80-year-old woman in the parking lot of a Richardson grocery store Friday afternoon.
Ex-Richardson mayor, husband back on trial in federal corruption case
The former mayor of Richardson and her developer husband are on trial for a second time on federal corruption charges.
Suspect arrested for raping woman during string of Richardson break-ins
Police said 20-year-old David Gonzales knocked on the door at a home in the Dallas suburb of Richardson. When the woman opened it, he forced his way in.
Many North Texas cities running into issues with their pools due to shortage of lifeguards
Many cities are having to limit the hours or days their pools are open because of a lifeguard shortage.
Some Richardson residents want short-term rentals regulated
A spokesperson for Richardson said it has not yet taken any steps to regulate short term rentals and it does not have an estimate of how many are operating in the city.
Alamo Drafthouse to reopen North Texas theaters this summer
Alamo Drafthouse hopes to reopen all six of its dine-in theaters in North Texas between June and July.
North Texas school districts starting to make changes to COVID-19 guidelines
North Texas school districts are starting to make changes to their COVID-19 guidelines.
Richardson ISD to put bond package on May 1 ballot
Richardson ISD is hoping voters approve a $750 million bond package to fund things like building renovations, new school buses and technology upgrades.