DTX-RIC: Impact 9/18/2025

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$418M budget, tax rate adopted by Richardson City Council

Richardson City Council approved the $418 million budget and proposed tax rate during the Sept. 15 meeting.

The gist: The budget includes $181.3 million in expected general fund revenues, a 0.32% increase from the 2024-25 proposed budget.

General fund expenditures, which covers the city’s operational costs, are budgeted at $181.5 million. City Manager Don Magner said about 67% of expenditures goes to paying personnel.

 
now open
BASIS Texas Charter School offers classes in Richardson

BASIS Texas Charter School is now open in Richardson.

The details: The charter school offers tuition-free “engaging and challenging but age appropriate” curriculum for students in kindergarten through 12th grade, according to the website.

 

YOUR WEEKEND TO-DO LIST

Check out these weekend events across the metro area.

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Frisco | Sept. 19, 7-9 p.m.

Play music bingo

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McKinney | Sept. 19, 8-10 p.m.

Enjoy a free concert

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Denton | Sept. 20, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Shop at the Denton Community Market

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Keller | Sept. 20, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Celebrate Hobbit Day

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Grapevine | Sept. 20, 2:30-3:30 p.m.

Read to therapy dogs

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