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Richardson residents are set to see water and wastewater rate increases this November as City Council considers new rate structures in light of rising costs for water and related services. Consultant Dan Jackson, vice president at Willdan Financial Services, presented several options to increase the city’s water and sewer rates at the June 8 meeting.

What you need to know: The city currently charges an $8 monthly base charge as well as a volume rate that is calculated per 1,000 gallons of water used. Most utilities implement a higher monthly base charge for larger meters—the standard residential meter is a three-quarter inch, while a large manufacturing facility could have 8- or 10-inch meters.

Jackson proposed that Richardson not only increase its volume rate, but also implement higher charges for larger meters, which he called “meter equivalency.” This means water bills will increase the most for the highest water users, pushing more costs on commercial customers with lower increases for residential users who typically have smaller meters.

Elia Greek Tavern is set to open a new location in Richardson later this summer, a company representative confirmed.

The details: The restaurant, which currently has one location in Bishop Arts, serves a Mediterranean seafood-focused menu, including branzino, seafood orzo and salmon skewers. The Richardson location is set to include new menu additions alongside customer favorites.

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New gyms and multifamily housing are coming to Dallas-Fort Worth, according to documents filed with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.

1. Twin Creeks Active Adult: A new multifamily development in Allen called Twin Creeks Active Adult from developer CB Jeni Homes is scheduled to start construction in mid-July, TDLR documents state. The development will cover about 6.5 acres and have three stories.

2. EOS Fitness: A new EOS Fitness location is coming to Plano, TDLR documents state. EOS Fitness offers cardio and strength training equipment and gym memberships The company also offers cycle, yoga and group fitness classes, the company website states.

3. Panda Express: A new north Denton Panda Express is scheduled to start construction in June 2027, according to TDLR documents. Panda Express offers quick service Chinese food. The company operates more than 2,600 locations globally, according to the company website.

Three more U.S. cases of the New World screwworm were confirmed June 8, federal officials said. Four animals in Texas and a dog living in New Mexico have been infested with the flesh-eating parasite.

The background: The screwworm was largely eradicated in the U.S. in 1966, and the pest had not been seen in Texas in decades. The number of confirmed cases has slowly increased since the first detection June 3.

The parasite feeds on living animals, posing a particular threat to livestock and wildlife. The Texas economy could take a more than $1.8 billion hit due to a widespread screwworm outbreak, the U.S. Department of Agriculture estimated in 2024.

What they're saying: “These developments obviously represent a serious threat to our livestock and wildlife, but they haven't caught us off guard,” USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins said during a June 8 news conference in Kerrville. “We have been tracking this pest for a long time. We have fought it before, and we will do so again.”