🌱 How a multi-vehicle Central Expressway crash turned deadly in Richardson

Hi there, Richardson! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How a multi-vehicle Central Expressway crash turned deadly in Richardson
• Richardson ISD teacher arrested; what police are asking parents to know
• Why a police chase on US 75 ended violently in Richardson

Also on today's calendar: Hero Play Day at Kiddie Academy of Firewheel and 2 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the 1 way to guarantee winning a small fortune at the casino? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 99 and low of 78 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Wednesday: Sunny to partly cloudy, temps: high: 94, low: 76.
• Thursday: Humid with sunshine, with a high of 90 and low of 78 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Driver Killed After Getting Out of Car Following Crash on Central Expressway in Richardson (irvingweekly.com) — A man was killed Sunday night after exiting his car following a crash on southbound Central Expressway in Richardson and being struck by another vehicle, according to police. Richardson officers say multiple vehicles were involved, one driver was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries, and the department's Special Crash Investigation Team is examining exactly how the chain of collisions unfolded.
   

• Texas High School Teacher Arrested on Felony Child Solicitation Charge (miamiherald.com) — A Richardson ISD high school teacher has been arrested on a felony charge of online solicitation of a minor, following an investigation led by Richardson police. The teacher is on administrative leave while detectives and the district continue their investigation, and authorities are asking anyone with information to contact Richardson police.
   

• Police chase ends in Richardson, closing lanes on US 75, police say (wfaa.com) — A police chase that began with Allen officers on U.S. 75 ended in Richardson, where the driver was found with a gunshot wound believed to be self-inflicted. The driver was taken to a hospital, a passenger was detained, and officials emphasize that Allen officers did not use force as the investigation into the incident continues.
   

📸 Around Richardson

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Richardson

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday September 5
• Hero Play Day at Kiddie Academy of Firewheel →
  4812 N President George Bush Hwy, Garland
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Monday September 7
• Labor Day Holiday
  Richardson North J H Richardson, TX 75080
Tuesday September 8
• Picture Day
  Pearce H S TX
  9:00 am
• School Board Meeting
  ALDRIDGE EL Plano ISD Administration Center, Board Room, 2700 W. 15th Street
  5:30 pm
Wednesday September 9
• Picture Day
  Pearce H S TX
  9:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday September 1
• NTFB Application Assistance for Social Services
  Dallas Public Library 1515 Young Street, Dallas, TX, 75201, US
  9:30 am
• Toddler Time
  Grand Prairie ISD Grand Family Service Center
  9:30 am
• Job Seeker Peer Support Club
  Dallas Public Library 1515 Young Street, Dallas, TX, 75201, US
  10:00 am
• Computer Help
  Oak Lawn Branch Library 4100 Cedar Springs Road, Dallas, TX, 75219, US
  10:00 am
• Keyboard Class →
  Dallas Public Library 1515 Young Street, Dallas, TX, 75201, US
  1:00 pm
• Career and Technology Help
  Fretz Park Branch Library 6990 Belt Line Road, Dallas, TX, 75254, US
  1:00 pm
• The English Corner
  Fretz Park Branch Library 6990 Belt Line Road, Dallas, TX, 75254, US
  2:00 pm
• Guitar Class →
  Dallas Public Library 1515 Young Street, Dallas, TX, 75201, US
  2:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Our dog somehow escaped our front door.
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• Celestica, Inc. posted a job opening for Production Manager (Denton TX) in Richardson. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Plano

• Shoppers who love Christmastime are getting a Plano pop-up from a known Texas store (dallasnews.com)
• Patriot Express Tire & Oil Named 2026 Best of Plano Auto Repair and Oil Change Shop (geneonline.com)
• Give Your Backyard a Fresh Look With Pool Remodeling in Plano, TX (wordpress.com)

Garland

• Eagle Pass daycare teachers forgot child in hot van for hours, police say (expressnews.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

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