r/Richardson

Moving to Richardson soon. Which would be the best internet service provider? I heard that spectrum is shit. My family in north west Dallas have frontier. So I’m thinking of choosing that and $30 for 12 months is tempting. But also ATT fiber seems like a safe bet as well? If there’s other good providers feel free to drop them or if there’s reasons to not pick frontier or to pick another over them please let me know! Thanks so much guys

Im a Richarson high school student and my friend and I are trying to get a skatepark put into Richarson we have support from the mayor and we need public support is there anyone who would be willing to help out and sign a petition and go to the city council meetings in the future.

Just curious cuz i went there once and not only was it hella small, there were all elderly people there,what time is best to go there?

If you’re unfamiliar with “urbanism,” it's how inhabitants of urban areas, such as towns and cities, interact with the built environment. Positive urbanism inherently supports public transit and mixed use zoning, with an emphasis on making it easier to do everyday errands without needing a vehicle.

As a native Dallasite, I’ve noticed that there is quite a lack of this kind of infrastructure outside of very few places, which is crazy given the population size.

This doesn't apply to just DFW, but I’m working on a campaign to get local officials involved in supporting this kind of legislation forward. One small step in that is furthering the Build More Housing Near Transit Act. August is coming up, and if you want to get more involved in local politics, this is a great starting point.

Check out DATA to support DART - https://dallasareatransitalliance.org/

I'm looking for recommendations for fun things to do near/in Richardson. Would love to hear y'all's recommendations!

Four Bullets and OHB, if you didn't know. Plus Lockwood makes a really good whiskey and an even better chicken tender

I purchased a ticket from their website etix.com

And within 20 mins my card was charged for 500 dollars from a sam's club that I've never been to

I don't think the festival itself has anything to do with it

Must be a security breach

What's up with all these police sirens and helicopter, nothing is on the news about it.

Hi everyone,

I recently became the owner of a Fresh Monkee location, and we opened here less than a year ago.

I’m also a mom of two little ones, and I’ve been trying to build something in the community that actually supports healthier habits in a real, simple way.

We keep it pretty simple — real ingredients, high protein, and no added sugar in our smoothies or shakes. Just something you can grab and feel good about.

Honestly, it’s been a bit of a learning experience. A lot of people naturally go toward fast food or sugary drinks (totally understandable), so it’s been a challenge trying to grow something on the healthier side.

That’s why I wanted to post here — not really to sell, but to ask for some community support.

If you’re nearby or even just passing through, I’d really appreciate it if you stopped in and gave us a try. Whether you’re into sports, the gym, school routines, or just like smoothies, we’ve tried to make something that fits into everyday life.

We’ve already had some really great feedback from customers, and that’s been really encouraging for us as we grow.

And if you do try it and like it, even sharing it with friends or family helps more than you know.

Thanks for taking the time to read this and for supporting us, we are located at 3501 Custer Pkwy, Suite 119, Richardson TX 75075.

About 80% of Dallas County homeowners did not protest their appraisal in the last 3 years. May 15 is the deadline this year. After that, the appraised number usually sticks for the year.

For Richardson specifically, 2026 assessed property values moved pretty differently depending on the neighborhood. Some areas were up around 1%, while others were up as much as 18%.

Richardson Heights was one of the higher movers. Prairie Creek Estates and Estates of Canyon Creek were more fortunate and landed on the lower end.

You can look up your Richardson neighborhood numbers here:

https://housegeek.co/tx/dallas-county/75080/property-taxes

A quick property tax protest playbook for anyone looking at their appraisal notice and wondering what to do with it.

Pull up your notice. Search your address at dallascad.org.

Two numbers matter:

1. Appraised value. What the county thinks your home is worth.
2. Taxable value. The number your taxes are actually based on this year.

If you have a homestead exemption, Texas limits how much your taxable value can increase each year, usually 10% plus any new improvements. That limit is what people mean when they say their value is capped.

But here is the part a lot of people miss:

Even if your taxes are capped this year, the appraised value still matters because it feeds future years. A high appraisal today can raise your taxes later.

The first-time win rate in Dallas County for 2025 was 76.8% according to DCAD’s own records. It is not a coin flip. The county is generally reasonable on residential protests when you bring real evidence. The hard part is gathering the information, not arguing it.

Three buckets win most residential protests:

1. Comps. Short for comparable sales. These are nearby homes similar to yours that sold recently. Usually same neighborhood, similar square footage, age, and condition. If similar homes sold below your appraised value, that is usually your strongest argument.
2. Equity. Texas law lets you protest if similar homes around you are appraised lower than yours, even if there were not many recent sales. You can pull this directly from DCAD records.
3. Condition. Foundation problems, old roof, dated kitchen, traffic noise, railroad behind the house, drainage issues, etc. Photos and repair estimates help a lot.

If your value only went up a small amount and you do not really have a gap versus similar homes nearby, the math honestly may not be worth your afternoon. Not every protest is worth doing. Weird concept on the internet, I know.

To file, use DCAD’s uFile portal at dallascad.org. Your PIN is on the notice, or you can request it. You upload your evidence, enter what you think the value should be, and submit it.

Most residential protests settle before a hearing. If you do end up with one, Dallas and most counties will let you appear by phone or video. It is not a courtroom.

Mistakes I see every year:

• Missing May 15. No appeals after. Set a reminder.
• Saying “it just feels too high.” That loses almost every time.
• Comparing a remodeled home to an older house that needs work.
• Not protesting because of the cap. Appraised value still affects future years.
• Paying a contingency firm 25% to 50% of your savings for what is often a fairly straightforward upload once the evidence is gathered.

That is the playbook. Free. Drop questions below and I will answer what I can.

Self-promo, since this is Reddit and someone will ask:

I helped build housegeek at housegeek.co. It is built on over 24 years of professional certified property tax experience. It pulls your 2026 appraisal data, runs sales comps and equity analysis against DCAD records, and tells you in about 10 seconds whether you likely have a case. If you're not confident in the case you can get a full refund.

First five homeowners who DM me can use it free. After that it is a flat fee. If the case looks weak, the analysis will say so. I would rather someone not buy a packet they don't need.

Either way, file by May 15!

Dallas Side Quest is evolving into something new this year and we want YOU to be a part of it. In anticipation of the game's 2026 launch, you should follow the DSQ social media accounts on whichever major platform you prefer, and wait for further instructions.

This is going to be fun! I hope to see you there...

Did anyone hear them?
It wouldn’t have been fireworks as it was pouring outside. Don’t think a car could backfire like that. Like 5 loud pops in a row. Anyone hear them
At Renner & Wyndham