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Plano Proposes $928 Million Budget With Big Investments Ahead

The city of Plano proposed a $928 million budget for the 2025–26 fiscal year, reflecting rising revenues and steady investment in infrastructure, public safety and core services. The plan, presented to the city council on July 30, includes no changes to the property tax rate and introduces only modest service...
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Plano ISD adopts cell phone ban for 2025-26 school year

The Plano ISD board of trustees approved several policies for the upcoming school year during its Aug. 5 meeting. (Michael Crouchley/Community Impact) Plano ISD has banned the use of cell phones and other “personal communication devices” for the upcoming school year. What you need to know. The new...
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Branson headliner, sons perform at Wylie Opry

Texas Country Music Hall of Famer Clay Cooper took to the Wylie Opry stage Saturday, Aug. 2, along with his sons, Colt, left, and Caden. A Wylie native, Cooper started his career at the Opry at age 13. He now owns a venue in Branson, Missouri, where he performs multiple times a week alongside his sons and wife, Tina.
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UNT tells Texas Dream Act students that in-state tuition ends for them on Friday

University of North Texas officials reportedly have notified students identified as not meeting residency requirements with a deadline: They can confirm their status by Aug. 8 and continue paying in-state tuition. With the Department of Justice ruling in June to reverse the Texas Dream Act, Texas public universities...
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Denton Fire Department puts out 3-alarm fire at Texas Woman’s University

DFD said multiple firefighters were treated for heat exhaustion and two were taken to a local hospital for further treatment.
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Annual arts festival Celebrate the Arts returns August 16

Collaborative Arts of Plano's fourth annual Celebrate the Arts festival is coming to the Courtyard Theatre next week with fine arts performances. Celebrate the Arts, an annual one-day festival celebrating the fine arts in Plano hosted by Collaborative Arts of Plano, takes place at the Courtyard Theatre on August 16.
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Vertical construction at Firefly Park to begin in late August

A representative with Wilks Development said the horizontal construction phase of Firefly Park is nearing completion, with vertical construction expected to begin in August. The representative said the horizontal work included all necessary infrastructure for the development as well as adjacent land owned by the...
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Frisco ISD navigates enrollment changes with Access program

The 2024-25 school year was one of change for Frisco ISD. The district approved open enrollment for the first time with its Access Frisco program, hoping to rejuvenate its falling enrollment. Frisco ISD was also embroiled in discussions about possible consolidation, as plans to either shut down or keep Staley Middle...
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North Texas family sues child care center after toddler falls, loses tooth

A North Texas family is suing a Lewisville child care center after their daughter fell on a slippery floor and ended up losing her tooth, sustaining injuries that her parents say were preventable and the result of negligence. Hailey Scott and Christopher Mirzaie filed a lawsuit on behalf of their 2-year-old daughter...
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Plano ISD sets guidelines for free, reduced-price meals

Plano ISD announced guidelines on Aug. 5 for providing free and reduced-price meals for children served under current income eligibility guidelines. Families are encouraged to complete the application for free and reduced-price school meals online at schoolcafe.com , at their local campus or at 6600 Alma Drive, Suite...

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