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The Richardson ISD board of trustees unanimously approved a $20.8 million shortfall budget for fiscal year 2026-27 at the June 4 meeting.

The overview: The budget includes district-wide raises for teachers and staff as well as $25.7 million in budget cuts through staff reductions and secondary school schedule changes. In addition to the general fund budget, the board also approved budgets for RISD’s debt service fund and child nutrition fund.

The big picture: RISD is expecting $403.8 million in revenue and $427.7 million in expenditures in FY 2026-27, as well as $5.85 million in recapture costs, which transfers a portion of local tax revenue to the state.

The general fund is almost entirely driven by student numbers, said David Pate, assistant superintendent of finance and support services. RISD has seen declining enrollment since the COVID-19 pandemic.

Austin-based boba shop Milk + Tea opened its first Dallas location in Richardson this week, according to a social media announcement.

The details: The boba tea house serves a variety of drinks, from classic milk teas to fruity infusions, according to the company’s website. Milk + Tea took over its Campbell Road location from boba shop Ding Tea, which shut down on March 1 for construction and renovation.

• 581 W. Campbell Road, Ste. 119, Richardson

The first airport restaurant for Portillo’s opened inside Terminal B at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport in late May.

Travelers can order Portillo’s signature menu items like Chicago-style hot dogs, Italian beef sandwiches, char-grilled burgers and Portillo’s chocolate cake, according to a news release. Plans for the Chicago eatery were first announced last May, according to previous reporting.

The details: The restaurant features self-order kiosks and order-ahead pickup, as well as a Portillo’s Grab & Go area. There is also a variety of seating options for more than 50 guests, according to the restaurant’s website.

Portillo’s partner at the airport is PhaseNext Hospitality, according to previous reporting.

What else? The Chicago-based company has two locations in Fort Worth, as well as restaurants in Arlington, Dallas, Mansfield, Grand Prairie, Grapevine and The Colony, according to its website.

• 2400 Aviation Drive, Terminal B, DFW Airport

Allen and McKinney officials launch a new initiative for economic development around SH 121, while Universal Kids Resort announces a July 1 opening date. Check out six trending stories from Community Impact’s Dallas-Fort Worth coverage areas.

1. ‘More than a highway’: Allen, McKinney officials launch 121 North corridor initiative
2. Frisco removes public input from council agendas indefinitely
3. Denton planning and zoning denies permit for major automotive work
4. Early voting starts June 1 for Frisco's mayoral runoff election
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6. Universal Kids Resort sets July 1 opening date