In June, 83 homes sold in Richardson, down from 110 in June 2025. The median price of a home in June was $490,000.

By the numbers: Check out the latest Richardson real estate data from MetroTex Association of Realtors.

The Sweet Hut is now open at the northeast corner of Jupiter Road and Belt Line Road.

The specifics: The bakery offers a variety of Asian-inspired sweet and savory baked goods along with beverages such as milk tea, boba tea and lattes.

The Sweet Hut has one other North Texas location in Plano.

Denton residents could get a new McDonald’s, a second Walmart could be in store for Celina and a road running through Grapevine and Southlake is slated for repairs.

Check out six trending stories across Community Impact’s Dallas-Fort Worth coverage areas.

1. New McDonald's under construction on Loop 288 in Denton

2. Celina council approves incentive agreement for city’s 2nd Walmart

3. Grapevine council approves interlocal agreement for $230K road project

4. Crunch Fitness to debut McKinney location at the end of July

5. Patty Lou’s Smashburgers now open in downtown Plano

6. The Purrrfect Lounge to offer luxury cat boarding in McKinney

Gov. Greg Abbott named Robert S. Howden, one of his senior advisers and his office's legislative director, as Texas' 116th secretary of state effective July 18. Howden will succeed Secretary of State Jane Nelson, who resigned effective July 17 more than three years after she took office.

As the state's chief elections officer, Howden will be responsible for overseeing the application of Texas election laws and assisting local election officials. The secretary of state's office also manages business records, government rules and regulations, and other official duties.

Following Abbott's appointment, Howden must be confirmed for the position by at least two-thirds of the Texas Senate. The state Legislature's next regular session will begin in January.