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Richardson Edition VOLUME 8, ISSUE 1 SEPT. 26OCT. 24, 2025

TxDOT, Richardson to upgrade US 75 infrastructure

TxDOT crews are restriping the road from SH 121 in Allen to I-635 in Dallas so the high-occupancy vehicle lanes will function as technology lanes, which have a specic purpose during peak travel times, TxDOT spokesperson Madison Schein said.

to run through 2026. The new lanes, which will function as regular lanes for 22 hours a day, will help provide safer drives and enhanced capacity on the road for Richardson drivers, the city’s Director of Mobility and Transportation Mark Nelson said.

BY DUSTIN BUTLER

To ease congestion on US 75, the Texas Depart- ment of Transportation has begun converting underused high-occupancy vehicle lanes into new “technology lanes”—a $57 million project expected

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Impacts Page 6 Check out a new gelato shop in Richardson, other business updates Page 10 Richardson ISD enrollment higher than projected at start of 2025-26 school year Education

Eorts to reduce trac congestion on US 75 from SH 121 to I635 and increase driver safety are underway with TxDOT working to restripe the HOV lane to allow for general use during non-peak hours. (Dustin Butler/Community Impact)

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spokesperson for the restaurant said renovations are expected to begin soon, pending city permit approvals. • Opening in January • 2198 E. Arapaho Road • www.dqtexas.com 5 Show Mini Hot Pot The restaurant will offer malatang, which features ingredients cooked in bone broth. It will also offer fried skewers and more. It will be located in the space formerly occupied by Chard. • Opening in fall • 1251 State St., Ste. 800, Richardson • www.showminihotpot.com 6 Urban Mocca The coffee shop sells cappuccinos, lattes, Vietnamese coffee and more. It also serves matcha and other teas and several flavors of doughnuts. • Opened Aug. 16 • 1144 N. Plano Road, Ste. 121, Richardson • www.urbanmocca.com

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7 Co 7 Pho & Com The restaurant, which was located at 1801 N. Plano Road, Ste. 100, serves Vietnamese dishes such as com, a rice dish with a choice of fish, chicken or beef and pho served with noodles and a choice of filet mignon, brisket or meatballs. It also serves wonton noodle soup and fermented fish soup. It opened in Richardson Feb. 7 and

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1 A Joy to Party It offers a number of party supplies, including tables, chairs, balloons, backdrops, margarita machines and more. The business previously operated a store in Garland, owner Nadine Hawkins said, but transitioned into an online only store before reopening a brick and mortar location in Richardson. • Opened Sept. 4 • 850 E. Arapaho, Ste. 230, Richardson • www.ajoytoparty.com 2 Cherie Lane The boutique sells apparel, shoes, accessories and more. It operated as an online store that started as a college project, owner Abby Lane said. This is the first brick and mortar location for the brand. • Opened Aug. 23

3 Noor-Sha Cafe & Catering The restaurant serves dishes such as gozleme—a savory, stuffed turnover—baked goods, paninis, burgers, breakfast and more. It also offers catering services. • Opened Aug. 27 • 1057 S. Sherman St., Ste. 150, Richardson • www.noorshacafecatering.com

relocated to Garland Aug. 15. • 519 N. Jupiter Road, Garland • www.facebook.com/Co7PhovaCom/

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8 IMAGE Studios The business is adding an additional 38 suites to lease for stylists, estheticians, massage therapists and other beauty entrepreneurs to offer their services. The expansion is expected to open in the fall.

4 Dairy Queen The restaurant serves hamburgers, steak fingers, chicken strips and more. It also serves soft serve ice cream and other frozen desserts. It will be located in the space formerly occupied by McDonald’s. A

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Torchy’s Tacos The eatery’s menu features bowls, breakfast tacos, tacos, salad and more. Taco Cabana was previously located in the space. • Opened Aug. 20 • 104 FM 544, Murphy • www.torchystacos.com

9 Salata Signage has been removed from the building and a sign in the window states, “This location has permanently closed. Thanks for the years!” The restaurant’s menu featured salads, wraps and soups along with tea, lemonade and other beverage options. • Closed summer 2025 • 2160 N. Coit Road, Ste. 154, Richardson • www.salata.com 10 Taco Ocho The restaurant offered a number of items such as tacos and quesadillas. It also offered a breakfast menu and vegan and vegetarian options. The McKinney, Frisco and Flower Mound locations will remain open. • Closed in August • 930 E. Campbell Road, Ste. 109, Richardson • www.tacoocho.com

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Government

BY DUSTIN BUTLER

Library renovations 50% complete

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Site demolition is completed and utility work is near completion for the new city hall building, Goff said. Additionally, steel has begun to arrive at the side and vertical construction began in September. The total budget for the new city hall project is $91 million. It is currently on track for budget and timeline, Goff said, and expected to be completed in early 2027.

The Richardson Public Library renovation is approximately 50% complete, Assistant City Manager Charles Goff said. Goff updated Richardson City Council on the construction progress of the library and the new city hall campus during the Aug. 25 council meeting. Goff said interior demolition on the building is complete and glazing, or glass installation, is near complete. Interior walls are currently being installed and HVAC is moving forward, with air conditioning units expected to be placed on the roof soon. “While there has been good progress, it hasn’t been without its challenges,” Goff said. Many construction challenges were exacerbated by the building’s age and style, Goff said. Because the facility is “concrete heavy” some renovations have required

design changes to avoid rebar. Additionally, the library was still in use during the design phase, which placed limitations on the design team. The library was expected to open in March 2026, but will be delayed until mid-2026. The renovation is budgeted for $48.1 million and paid for through the 2021 bond and certificates of obligation, according to a city presentation.

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Government

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Council approves permit for senior activity center Richardson seniors may have a new senior activity center to visit soon. Richardson City Council approved a special permit allowing a privately owned senior activity center during the Sept. 8 meeting. The details The senior activity center, which would be located at 1750 E. Belt Line Road, would offer a number of activities, programs and services, including classes such as yoga, dance and more, according to city documents. The 11,500-square-foot space was previously occupied by Tuesday Morning, Senior Planner Derica Peters said. What else It would also include a dining and assembly hall that can seat about 150 people offering daily

Council approves TIRZ agreement with DART The city of Richardson will start sharing a portion of sales tax revenue growth with Dallas Area Rapid Transit to help fund DART’s economic development efforts in the city. In a nutshell The interlocal agreement allows both entities to participate in a Tax Increment Finance district, or TIF. All member cities are eligible to partici- pate in a TIF with DART but must execute the agreement by Dec. 31. Some context Cities can establish a TIF, which allows tax revenue collected within the zone to then be used for economic development.

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meals prepared in-house. On-site nursing staff will monitor and assist individuals with medical needs. Transportation services would also be included for individuals who are not able to drive them- selves to and from the center, per the documents. Richardson has an existing senior center, located at 820 W. Arapaho Road. A variety of resources available to Richardson residents over 50 years old can be found on the city’s website, www.cor.net/ departments/parks-recreation/senior-center.

$418M budget, tax rate adopted by Richardson

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Richardson City Council approved the $418 million budget and proposed tax rate during the Sept. 15 meeting. The gist The budget includes $181.3 million in expected general fund revenues, a 0.32% increase from the 2024-25 proposed budget. General fund expenditures, which covers the city’s operational costs, are budgeted at $181.5 million. The budget includes an up to 4.5% merit-based pay increase for police and fire personnel and up to 2.5% increase for all other city staff.

What else? Council approved a tax rate of $0.54218 per $100 of assessed value, no change from the current rate. Property taxes rates have two components: • The maintenance and operations portion is $0.32439 per $100 of accessed value. • The interest and sinking portion is $0.21779 per $100 of accessed value. While the tax rate is set to stay the same, resi- dents may pay more in taxes because of changing property values, City Manager Don Magner said.

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Improvements set for Shiloh Pump Station Construction work to improve North Texas Municipal Water District’s Shiloh Pump Station in Richardson will begin soon, a district representative said. What’s being done Improvements costing about $40 million are expected to finish in summer 2028, and will include rehabilitation of the station and installing a second ground water storage tank at the site. Once complete, the improvements will increase the capacity of the pump station to 75 million gallons per day.

Tax rate over time The city of Richardson's property tax rate has stayed the same or decreased over the last five years. Tax rate per $100 valuation

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Education

5 Richardson ISD projects completed over summer Five Richardson ISD projects from the 2021 bond were completed in the summer, Executive Director of Facilities Le Estes said. The projects included four campus renovations and several Career and Technology education student labs, Estes said. The details Hamilton Park Pacesetter Magnet, Northrich Elementary and Stults Road Elementary School all received renovations, and all three projects were completed within their $10 million budget. Also completed $4 million refresh at the Little Rams and Little Wildcat Child Learning Academy at Springridge. Career and Technology Education projects totaled $3 million and included a cosmetology lab and veterinary lab at Lake Highlands High School and a mini salon at Berkner High School.

RISD exceeds estimated enrollment Richardson ISD is expected to exceed student enrollment numbers estimated by the district’s demographer, Superintendent Tabitha Branum said. The details Branum said there were 36,278 students enrolled in the district at the start of the school, slightly higher than the 36,267 enrolled last year. “We are very much on trend to beat our demographer’s projection on enrollment for 2025-26,” Branum said. Projected enrollment for the 2025-26 school year was 36,284, according to the demographer report. Branum said student enrollment is expected to increase throughout the school year.

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PISD tax rate over the last 10 years The district approved the new rate for the upcoming fiscal year in August. Tax rates are listed per $100 of valuation.

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Plano ISD adopts new tax rate for FY 2025-26 Plano ISD has adopted a new tax rate for the upcoming fiscal year. The new rate of $1.03955 per $100 of assessed value was approved by the PISD board of trustees. The 2025-26 rate is a decrease from 2024-25’s rate $1.04245 per $100 of assessed value.

The gist The approved rate is the maximum that can be adopted without triggering an election, according to district CFO Courtney Reeves. This upcoming fiscal year is the seventh consecutive year PISD’s tax rate has decreased. Reeves added that while average property value in Plano increased by $13,000 over the last year, the district anticipates that the average resident will pay $4,670 in property taxes to the school this year, down $21 from last year.

Plano ISD’s 11,000-square-foot Bons- er-Thomas Center is set to open “soon,” according to a news release from the district. The background The center will be the second of its kind in the district, and will offer a variety of services including enrollment and transfer services, family engagement, a clothes closet and more.

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TxDOT, Richardson to upgrade US 75 infrastructure

BY DUSTIN BUTLER

Going forward

Funding the project

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What’s happening

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Nelson said city crews will handle future maintenance, and Vorster added no major construction projects are planned for US 75. The technology lanes will not require a toll to use. Once completed, the technology lane project and crossing improvements will enhance mobility and safety along the US 75 corridor, Nelson said.

The crossing projects are primarily funded by the city of Richardson, with TxDOT and Dallas County providing additional funds, and are at various development stages, with the Collins Boulevard overpass expected to begin construction in 2026. The Arapaho Road Crossing design has a target completion date of early 2027. Sta submitted a funding application for the Belt Line Road crossing, with awards expected in October.

Crews are also working to improve pedestrian and bicycle pathways across US 75, an initiative included in the Parks and Recreation Master Plan. The walkways are separate projects and city initiatives, Nelson said. The projects include crossings at the Collins Bou- levard overpass, Arapaho Road and Belt Line Road. The projects were developed in 2021, said Richardson Mobility and Special Projects Manager Daniel Herrig, and were prioritized because they supported the Richardson Core District, in and around downtown, by enhancing travel for east and west drivers. Improvements at the Collins Boulevard crossing include a bike lane, new lighting and pedestrian ashing beacons at on- and o-ramps, Herrig said. Arapaho crossing upgrades include connection to the trail extensions at the northeast corner. The Arapaho and Belt Line Road crossings will also receive improved trac signals, American’s with Disabilities Act accessibility and increased lighting.

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between northbound and southbound lanes and constructing a new barrier. Once the project wraps up, US 75 will have four 11-foot general purpose lanes and one 11-foot technology lane in each direction. Nelson said the project also includes several safety improvements, including new lighting and upgrades to the center median barrier. The technology lane project is fully funded through state and federal grants, with no local contribution from the city, Schein said. Work began on the Richardson portion of the road Aug. 4, and the HOV lanes will close nightly to remove the pylons and restripe the road. Construction on the technology lanes and barrier is expected to nish by late 2026. Once complete, it will enhance capacity and improve mobility for residents, employers and business stakeholders, according to Nelson. Until then, the lane is still an enforceable HOV lane.

TxDOT Engineer Jennifer Vorster said during a January City Council meeting that the project includes underground infrastructure upgrades, allowing future lane updates without closing the lane for an extended period of time. Along with restriping the lanes, the northbound and southbound HOV lanes are being converted into general use lanes for most of the day, Schein said, in part because of the high maintenance cost for replacing pylons struck by vehicles. Schein said a plan to improve underutilized HOV lanes devised by the North Central Texas Council of Governments and Federal Highway Administration was approved in 2022. The lanes will be limited to HOVs, low-emission vehicles and motorcycles during peak rush hours—from 7-9 a.m. southbound and 4-6 p.m. northbound, Schein said. Drivers will not be charged a toll for using the technology lane during peak hours, according to the TxDOT website. The project also includes removing the barrier

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Phase 1 (March 2024) • Upgraded lighting • New signage installation Phase 2 (Aug. 2025) • HOV lane conversion • Restriping • Northbound HOV lane closure • Barrier installation

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Transportation

BY DUSTIN BUTLER

DART scales back service cut proposal

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Along with service adjustments, the board of directors also passed a general mobility plan, the primary purpose of which is to return a portion of DART’s sales tax revenue to cities that contribute more in sales tax revenue to DART than they receive in services. The program aims to address long-standing con- cerns from certain member cities, including Plano, that they have been “overpaying” into DART without receiving commensurate service levels. Slagel said the mobility plan was budgeted by staff and wasn’t related to the planned reductions. The agency is facing several cost factors, such as inflation and new service requests, Chief Communications Officer Jeamy Molina said. DART is implementing service changes as a response to changing ridership patterns, Slagel said. The primary drivers for the changes are the flattening of “peak periods” since the COVID-19 pandemic. “We don’t have peak periods any longer like we had prior to [COVID-19] because people are working from home a lot, so trips are flattening out,” Slagel said.

plan for rail and bus services as part of the 2025-26 budget. Richardson resident Matthew Martin was one of more than 150 speakers who voiced opposition to the initial service cuts. Martin said he is a frequent DART rider, often using the light rail to travel to downtown Dallas for work events. “People should have the freedom to choose what [transportation] they want to and they should be able to use that transit with dignity,” Martin said. “That includes not having to stand out in the sun for 40 minutes.” Slagel said member-city staff reviewed the transit agency’s proposed budget, which includes the proposed service changes, and provided feedback before the September board meeting.

Facing budget pressures and rider backlash, Dallas Area Rapid Transit has scaled back its initial proposal for service cuts, unveiling a new plan approved by the board of directors in September. Under the new plan, the peak hour frequency will be eliminated and trains will run every 20 minutes, DART chair Gary Slagel said. Additionally, bus frequencies will also change to match with train frequencies. Initial changes included reducing light rail frequency to once every 30 minutes, eliminating nine bus routes, South Dallas GoLink and all GoLink zone-to-zone pilots, DART Project Manager of Service Planning Hans-Michael Ruthe said. Slagel, who represents Richardson on the board, said after receiving community feedback, staff reworked the new frequency

Expenses vs sales tax contribution by member city A report by Ernst and Young Infrastructure Advisors showed seven of DART's 13 member cities contributed more sales tax revenue in 2023 than operations, capital and interest expenses cost to maintain transit service.

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Richardson City Manager Don Magner said the city has strategically used DART for economic development and will continue to do so. The city is working with DART to revitalize 15 acres surrounding Arapaho Station with the intent of making the development an entry point for the Richardson IQHQ. Once completed, Magner said the development will offer a mix of residential, retail, restaurant and entertainment options, similar to other mixed-use developments, such as CityLine and Galatyn Station. The city partnered with commercial real estate firm CBRE and DART to find a developer for Arapaho Station that can meet the city’s vision. The selection process is still ongoing.

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Transportation

BY MICHAEL CROUCHLEY

Upcoming projects

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1 Pavement repairs Project: Four Richardson roads will receive work including removing existing pavement, performing full- depth concrete repairs where required and constructing new concrete pavement. Update: City Council approved the project on Aug. 25. • Timeline: September-fall 2026 • Cost: $2.02 million • Funding source: Richardson Street Rehabilition Fund

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2 Custer Parkway Improvement Project: The project includes the reconstruction of Custer road, the replacement of the aging water and sewer infrastructure and the replacement of street lights and traffic signals. Update: Northbound traffic on Custer Parkway from Pleasant Valley Lane to Renner Road was shifted back to the northbound lanes on Aug. 11. Crews continue to work on the northbound side to complete sidewalk and other minor waterline meter work in the coming weeks. • Timeline: fall 2024-fall 2026 • Cost: $23.09 million • Funding source: 2021 bond program

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Events

BY DUSTIN BUTLER

October

Tusk: Fleetwood Mac Tribute Band Fleetwood Mac tribute band, Tusk, will perform at the Eisemann Center. The band has been performing together for 16 years and the show will feature many of the band’s best known hits. • Sept. 27, 4 p.m. • $45-$70 • 2351 Performance Drive, Richardson • www.eisemanncenter.com

Cottonwood Art Festival in Richardson This festival features over 197 artists chosen to exhibit their work from approximately 1,400 submissions. There will also be hands-on art activities for children.

• Oct. 4, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Oct. 5, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. • Free (admission and parking) • Cottonwood Park, 1301 W. Belt Line Road, Richardson • www.cottonwoodartfestival.com/artstop

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live music to celebrate the fall season. The festival is dog-friendly and features Pawtoberfest on Oct.18, which will feature dog-centric vendors, costume contests and more. • Oct. 18, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Oct. 19, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. • Free (admission) • Huffhines Park, 1500 Apollo Road, Richardson www.huffhinesharvestfest.com The Outstanding Women of Today Luncheon Altrusa International is hosting the luncheon to recognize and celebrate women who have excelled in their professions. • Oct. 24, 11:30 a.m. • $60 • DoubleTree by Hilton Dallas-Richardson,

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Richardson Symphony Orchestra Opening Night The Richardson Symphony Orchestra will perform the music of Schumann and Strauss featuring cellist Andrei Ioniță. • Oct. 4, 7:30 p.m. • $25-$85 • Eisemann Center for the Performing Arts, 2351 Performance Drive, Richardson • www.eisemanncenter.com Huffhines Harvest Fest Huffhines Park will host vendors, family activities and

Richardson Chamber of Commerce Work- force and Education Luncheon Attendees will hear speeches from Richardson ISD Superintendent Tabitha Branum and Plano ISD Superintendent Theresa Williams, who will talk about the Career and Technical Education opportunities happening within the districts. • Oct. 15, 11:15 a.m.-1:30 p.m. • $45 (Chamber members), $55 (Chamber non- members) • Richardson ISD Professional Development Center, 701

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for summer 2025! Community takes stage at Richardson Theatre Centre Founded in 1986, Richardson Theatre Centre has stood the test of time. Artistic Director Rachael Lindley attributes the nonprot organization’s longevity to two key factors.

Richardson Theatre Centre Artistic Director Rachael Lindley helps out in the costume department.

Meet the actors Lindley said RTC performers have a wide range of acting experience and are volunteers who come from all walks of life including students, business people, nurses, lawyers and more. She said the youngest performer she knows of was ve years old and the oldest, who performed in the Christmas show last year, is 92. A small per- centage of their performers only audition for RTC shows while most perform in other local theaters. “The benets are the time spent with wonderful people and making friendships and connections,” Lindley said. “Another benet is feeding your soul, getting to perform and entertaining your community.”

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Looking to explore food opportunities beyond your community? Check out the following restaurant news from across the Dallas-Fort Worth metro, as previously reported by Community Impact . This list is not comprehensive. CI Foodie

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Paris Baguette The cafe serves baked goods such as specialty croissants, doughnuts, danishes and sandwiches. The bakery also has coffees and smoothies. • Opened July 11 • 2000 Long Prairie Road, Flower Mound • www.parisbaguette.com

JuiceLand JuiceLand offers smoothies, acai bowls, plant- based meals, raw and cold-pressed juices, superfood lattes and more. • Opened July 3 • 3451 Heritage Trace Parkway, Ste. 100, Fort Worth • www.juiceland.com

Elaine’s Cocktail Kitchen Elaine’s Cocktail Kitchen serves shareable plates including Elaine’s Charcuterie, a rotating selection of cheeses and meats; goat cheese-stuffed peppadew peppers; and Foie Gras Torchon with black pepper cherry jam, ginger onion confit, balsamic pearls and brioche. • Opened in July • 8763 Seventh St., Frisco • www.elainesck.com

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Mountain Mike’s Pizza The restaurant serves a variety of classic and specialty pizzas alongside an option to customize a pizza, according to its website. The menu also includes wings, sides, salads and sandwiches. • Opened July 14 • 4590 W. University Drive, McKinney • www.mountainmikespizza.com

Zaza Thai Zaza Thai, which recently opened a second Plano location near the Richardson border, serves pho, dumplings, fried rice and wings. • Opened July 16 • 3421 E. Renner Road, Ste. 106, Plano • www.zazathai.com

Las Lomas Mexican Cuisine The restaurant offers dishes such as tacos and enchiladas. It also serves a number of cocktails and mocktails. The menu also offers appetizers and desserts, such as fruit tacos. • Opened July 15 • 520 Lockwood Drive, Ste. 100, Richardson • www.instagram.com/laslomasmex520

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August 2025

Number of homes sold

Average home price in the last 6 months

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+8.33%

+13.33%

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75081 $430,000

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2025

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$520,000

75080

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$420,000

$430,000

75081

August

$547,500

$535,000

$1 million+

75082

$700,000-$999,999

$400,000-$699,999

Average days on the market

Number of new listings

$100,000-$399,999

+97.31%

+58.08%

-47.37%

-7.83%

-11.76%

<$100,000

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