Richardson is on track to adopt new state-required regulations for home-based businesses that loosen requirements on property usage and employees. The City Plan Commission unanimously recommended approval of proposed updates to Richardson’s comprehensive zoning ordinance May 19 in response to changes passed by the state during the last legislative session.

The overview: Richardson currently allows “home occupations,” which refers to home-based businesses, within all residential zoning districts, including in single-family homes, townhomes, duplexes and apartments.

What's new: New state law eases the ability for home-based businesses to operate within residential neighborhoods, said Andrew Bogda, assistant director of development services. The statute requires the creation of a new category of home business, a “no-impact home-based business,” with largely looser regulations than currently required by the city.

Under the new regulations, state law provides greater flexibility on the number of employees and the use of the property, and expands the city’s ability to require adherence to city codes.

For the fifth consecutive year, the number of homeless individuals in Dallas and Collin counties has decreased, according to Point in Time count numbers released by homelessness advocacy organization Housing Forward in May.

Of the 3,513 homeless individuals counted in Collin and Dallas counties, 15 were in Richardson.

Here’s a noncomprehensive list of organizations offering support to the homeless in Richardson.

Care Church Food Pantry
What they offer: Individuals living in Richardson and Richardson ISD’s attendance zones can visit for food once every 28 days. The pantry is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from noon-2:30 p.m. and the first Monday of each month from 6-7 p.m.

Local Good Food Pantry
What they offer: The drive-through pantry takes appointments for food on Thursdays from 8 a.m.-noon and Saturdays from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Network of Community Ministries
What they offer: The nonprofit organization offers a variety of services for those in need, including food, clothing and utility assistance. It also provides mental health services at no cost and programs that offer school supplies and toys to children.

Universal Kids Resort will open in Frisco on July 1.

What you need to know: The theme park is a first-of-its-kind that is designed for kids. Guests can start planning their vacations with tickets sales and hotel bookings now available, according to a May 28 news release.

Tickets, packages and the first annual pass option for Universal Kids Resort are officially on sale.

Looking back: The theme park was announced in January 2023 and it was always geared toward young children and families. The project later broke ground that year and the hotel joined the Frisco tourism group in early 2026.

Quote of note: "When Universal opens, it's going to be something that's really unique about growing up in Frisco," Mayor Jeff Cheney said. "It's going to be kind of a big part of the Frisco DNA going forward."