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See 3 transportation updates in Richardson

Check out three transportation updates in Richardson.

  • Custer Parkway reconstruction: Concrete replacements on the northbound lanes from Lookout Drive to Campbell are ongoing and expected to be completed this spring.
  • Arterial street maintenance: Construction on Floyd Road from Belt Line Road to US 75 is underway. Construction on Renner Road from US 75 to Brand Road is expected to begin in winter 2026.
  • Belt Line Road improvements: Culvert installation at Belt Line and along Cottonwood is complete. Paving on Cottonwood is currently ongoing.
 
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Levant Coffee to bring international drinks, desserts to Richardson

Levant Coffee, Roastery, Sweet & Ice Cream is on track to bring desserts, roasted nuts and coffee to Richardson later this year, owner Nasim Jpum said.

The details: Jpum said the cafe will offer a range of coffees, including Italian, Yemeni, Mediterranean and American drinks. Levant Coffee will also serve roasted nuts, ice cream and gelato, chocolate, waffles, crepes and a variety of Middle Eastern and Mediterranean sweets.

  • 100 Central Expressway, Ste. 21, Richardson
 
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6 trending Dallas-Fort Worth stories

Check out this list of trending stories from Community Impact's Dallas-Fort Worth coverage areas.

Amazon introduces drone delivery changes after Richardson resident concerns
 
Renovated Richardson Square Mall eyes 2026 opening

$17M mixed-use development to bring restaurants, more in Phase 1 of downtown Allen revitalization

Argyle planning and zoning commission approves food-trailer concept on US 377

Southern Steer Butcher to offer cuts of fresh meat in McKinney

327-unit apartment community slated for 2027 opening in McKinney’s Craig Ranch

 
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Applications for new Texas education savings accounts close Tuesday, March 17

Families have until 11:59 p.m. March 17 to apply for the first year of Texas’ education savings account program, according to the state comptroller’s office.

The big picture: Under the $1 billion program, participating students will receive state funds for private education or homeschooling during the 2026-27 school year. It is unlikely that all applicants will be accepted, as application data shows more students have applied than the program can fund.

The program offers $2,000 to homeschooled students; $10,474 for private school tuition and related expenses; and up to $30,000 for students with disabilities. With demand set to exceed available funding, applications will be prioritized based on need and household income.

How we got here: State lawmakers created the Texas Education Freedom Accounts program in 2025, with proponents saying it will expand options for families who don't want to send their children to public schools. Critics of the program have said it will unfairly benefit students already in private schools and divert funding from public schools.
 

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