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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Some frightening moments for Richardson police after a suspected drunk driver rear-ended a squad car on a freeway Wednesday morning.