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.
COVID-19 outbreak forces Richardson ISD school to return to virtual learning
Students at Big Springs Elementary School in Garland are switching to virtual learning to close out the semester because of how many students and staff have tested positive for COVID-19 this week.
Richardson’s ISD superintendent Jeannie Stone resigns
Dr. Jeannie Stone abruptly resigned from her position as the superintendent of Richardson ISD. She's been there for almost five years.
Richardson ISD to drop mask mandate for younger students
With the COVID-19 vaccine now available for younger children, Richardson ISD's mask mandate for elementary schools will be dropped when students return to class in January.
Senior center helps Richardson veteran fulfill lifelong skydiving dream
Three North Texas senior citizens who always wanted to go skydiving got the chance to do the next best thing. They went indoor skydiving.
Lake Highlands students protest over claims of racist behavior at school
The student who organized the protest said there have been multiple concerns among minority students at the school about faculty and students at the campus.
North Texas school districts revisiting mask mandates as COVID-19 cases drop
COVID-19 patient levels in North Texas are the lowest they’ve been since July. Because of that and low cases, multiple school districts have lifted their mandatory mask policy.
Masks soon to be optional at some Richardson ISD schools
Masks will soon no longer be required for junior high and high school students in Richardson ISD.
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.