New Miss Texas Named
Miss Park Cities Stephanie Wendt has been named Miss Texas 2026, assuming the state title following Miss Texas Regan Hutsell’s crowning as the 99th Miss America on Sept. 6.
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Author: Bill Conrad
Peanut Butter Drive Continues Through Sept. 30
The annual North Texas Food Bank Peanut Butter Drive continues through Sept. 30, with several locations in Richardson where peanut butter jars can be dropped off.
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Richardson Reads One Book Author Events Held
Two events were held this week with Kate Messner, author of the 2026 Richardson Reads One Book selection, “The Trouble with Heroes.” Messner gave a free lecture to about 900 people Tuesday night at First United Methodist Church and was interviewed by Richardson Assistant Fire Chief Gene Senter in front of a packed house at a luncheon Wednesday at the Eisemann Center.
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Traffic Alert on Coit Road Near Arapaho Road
Drivers should expect significant traffic impacts on Coit Road near Arapaho Road through Sept. 21 as Atmos Energy completes utility work.
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Grove Road Closure North of Main Street
Northbound Grove Road will be closed just north of Main Street beginning Monday, Sept. 21 and continuing through Tuesday, Sept. 29. The road will be closed weekdays from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. while crews connect to an existing water main crossing Grove Road and replace pavement in the work area. Northbound Grove Road will reopen to traffic by 3:30 p.m. each day, with a possible closure up until 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 23.
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