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Silver Line connects riders from Plano, Richardson to DFW Airport

Nearly two decades after its initial conception, the 26-mile, $2 billion Silver Line transit rail from transportation agency Dallas Area Rapid Transit is now open.

As of Oct. 25, riders can hop on the train and travel to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport in less than an hour. The Silver Line has two stations each in Plano and Richardson, and six additional stations that touch Dallas, Addison, Carrollton, Coppell and Grapevine.
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North Texas Food Bank, Collin County brace for ‘empty pantries, skipped meals’ amid SNAP benefit delays

North Texas Food Bank and Feeding Texas, the state association of food banks, are bracing for “a surge in need.”

Rising food costs are already causing food banks to see an increased need, according to a statement from Feeding Texas.

In addition, on Nov. 1 individuals are expected to lose assistance from SNAP, or the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. The program provides qualifying individuals and families monthly food benefits.
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Plano to consider special election to leave DART system

Plano City Council will consider calling a special election at a special meeting Nov. 5 that will determine if Plano will remain part of the Dallas Area Rapid Transit, or DART, system, according to a city news release.

If council votes to call the election, Plano voters will decide in a May 2026 election if the city should withdraw from DART in favor of alternative transit solutions or remain with the agency.

New Plano firefighter schedule to assist with recovery, retention

A new shift schedule aimed at increasing firefighter recovery time is now in place at Plano Fire-Rescue, making the department the first all-paid fire department in Texas to adopt a “24/72” shift schedule. Plano City Council approved a contract at the Sept. 16 meeting with the Plano Firefighters’ Association that will allow firefighters to work 24 hours on duty followed by 72 hours off—a shift from the current 24-hours on, 48-hours off schedule.
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The art of rapid growth: Prosper plans $192M bond to expand roads, facilities and public safety

Prosper residents will vote this November on a $192.3 million bond aimed at funding road improvements, town facilities and public safety services to support the town’s rapid growth. Since voters approved a $210 million bond in 2020, Prosper’s population has increased by a rate of about 50%, according to data from the Prosper Economic Development Corporation.

Deputy Town Manager Bob Scott said growth required the town to accelerate the 2020 bond program to finish in six years, rather than the initially planned 10 years. As a result, town officials are expecting to run out of capacity from the 2020 bond by next year, Scott said.
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Plano council approves development, zoning changes due to new state laws

Plano City Council members and Planning and Zoning commissioners have held several meetings, including a July 28 joint session, to discuss the proposed development and zoning ordinance amendments. (Jacquelyn Burrer/Community Impact)

Plano City Council members and Planning and Zoning commissioners have held several meetings, including a July 28 joint session, to discuss the proposed development and zoning ordinance amendments. (Jacquelyn Burrer/Community Impact)
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Plano officials consider drainage rate increase, looking to address citywide erosion

Plano City Council recently approved a $1.2 million erosion rehabilitation project at Arbor Hills Nature Preserve for the northeastern pedestrian bridge and main entrance pavilions. (Jacquelyn Burrer/Community Impact)

Plano City Council recently approved a $1.2 million erosion rehabilitation project at Arbor Hills Nature Preserve for the northeastern pedestrian bridge and main entrance pavilions. (Jacquelyn Burrer/Community Impact)
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