DTX-RIC: Impact 8/15/2025

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Marie Leonard
August 15, 2025

Trinity Falls

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City manager to present budget at upcoming Richardson City Council meeting

City Manager Don Magner will present the fiscal year 2025-26 budget to Richardson City Council during the Aug. 18 meeting.

The details: Magner filed the budget Aug. 15, which can be found on the city’s website, after several weeks of budget discussions during council meetings. During the two-day budget workshop held Aug. 4-5, Magner said he expects about $181.3 million revenue against expenditures of about $181.5 million.

 
Latest Education News
Richardson ISD to require district issued badge for student bus riders

Beginning in the 2025-26 school year, a bus badge will be required for all Richardson ISD students who ride a school bus to and from campuses.

The details: Students must scan their badge when they board and exit a bus, according to a news release from the district.

The new requirement is part of district staff’s ongoing effort to prioritize student safety. The measure is designed to help ensure students are on their assigned bus route and provide a quick response in the event of delays, route changes or emergencies, per the release.

 

FOODIE FRIDAY
Check out these new restaurants and bars opening across the Dallas - Fort Worth area.

From the multi-textile decor to the fresh produce-centric kitchen, Mexican Sugar strives to provide a true Mexican hacienda environment. The top selling menu items at Mexican Sugar in Plano are the angus ribeye fajitas, roasted chicken enchilads, bone-in pork chops and roasted beet and goat cheese salad. The restaurant offers brunch, lunch, dinner, drink and happy hour menus. 

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☕️ House-blend coffee, sandwiches served at Hillside Coffee Bar in McKinney’s Craig Ranch
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🥤Feng Cha now serves specialty drinks, desserts in Grapevine
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🆕 Stop-N-Go Gyro offers plates, more in Richardson
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😋 Himalayan Spice brings Nepali, Indian flavors to Frisco
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Urban Cookhouse is now open in Prosper, offering a variety of sandwiches, wraps and salads. Owner James Zemlock said he emphasizes a farm-to-table approach, with most ingredients coming directly from local producers across North Texas. "If I can get it local, I'll buy it local," he said. 
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Neighboring News
Dill Dinkers to offer indoor courts, lessons in Plano

Dill Dinkers is set to open fall 2025 in Plano, a company representative said.

What they will offer: The facility will feature cushioned surfaces and top-tier lighting, the representative said in an email. The business will offer open play and lessons for various skill levels. Court rental will be available for visitors, non-members and members.

 

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