From 2026 bond projects to middle school expansions, here are five recent Richardson stories you may have missed.

Richardson bond proposal prioritizes infrastructure, parks, fire
Richardson’s $223 million bond will likely include investments in infrastructure improvements, parks projects and fire facility additions.

New Richardson Fire Master Plan calls for new station, department growth
Richardson’s new Fire Department Strategic Master Plan was approved by City Council on Nov. 10.

Richardson ISD on track to transition all 6 junior highs to middle schools by 2028
District officials presented expansion plans to the school board at its Dec. 11 meeting.

New H-E-B on track to open near Richardson after Dallas City Council approval
The first H-E-B is coming to the city of Dallas, near the Richardson border, after Dallas City Council approved a zoning request for the grocery store in its Dec. 10 meeting.

Richardson City Council OKs office buildings to welcome retail and service businesses
Richardson City Council unanimously approved a rezoning for additional uses in the Dec. 8 meeting.

America’s Best Contacts & Eyeglasses is opening a location in Richardson early next year.

America’s Best has over 1,000 locations nationwide. They offer eye exams on site with licensed optometrists as well as a wide range of contact lenses and glasses at affordable prices.

• Opening Feb. 6
• 1230 E Belt Line Road, Richardson

Here are five of the most-read CI Texas stories from this year and the latest updates on these trending topics.

1. Texas Senate passes bill that would nearly double property tax exemption for seniors, people with disabilities: Elderly and disabled homeowners were set to receive a $200,000 property tax exemption this year.

2. Texas House bill would make it easier to remove students from the classroom: The law gives teachers more discretion to remove students from the classroom if they are repeatedly disruptive or threaten the safety of others.

3. What to know about the 17 state propositions on the Nov. 4 ballot: Nearly 3 million Texans voted in the November election, approving all 17 constitutional amendments.

4. Texas House bill would prohibit cellphone use in K-12 schools: Under House Bill 1481, cellphones and other personal communication devices are prohibited bell-to-bell in Texas public schools.

5. Texas families can now access 2022-23 A-F school accountability ratings after multiyear legal battle: The state later released ratings for the 2023-24 and 2024-25 school years in August.