Plano approves five-year police drone program amid privacy concerns
Plano City Council approved a five-year police drone program estimated at $14 million, prompting resident concerns about surveillance, privacy and oversight.
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Plano Survey Seeks Resident Input on Regional Priorities Through Aug. 31
Plano residents can respond to a regional quality-of-life survey through Aug. 31, covering traffic, housing, crime, inflation, homelessness and the environment.
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Plano approves framework tied to proposed Dallas Stars arena
Plano City Council approved agreements and a tax-increment zone tied to a proposed Dallas Stars arena and redevelopment at The Shops at Willow Bend.
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Plano ISD families face final week before Aug. 11 first day
Plano ISD students return Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026. Families should complete registration, verify transportation, review health and meal information, confirm after-school plans and monitor the Aug. 4 board meeting.
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Plano Senior High families prepare for a school year shaped by major renovations
Plano Senior High students will begin the 2026-27 year across the main campus and temporary Building H as families adjust to new lunch, shuttle, parking and office-access routines.
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Plano residents can weigh in on regional quality-of-life survey through Aug. 31
Adults 18 and older who live in Collin County or three other North Texas counties can take the 2026 survey on traffic, housing, crime and other daily concerns.
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Plano teacher faces three additional warrants for indecency with a child
Former Brinker Elementary teacher Paul Campbell faces three additional warrants for indecency with a child as Plano police continue an active Special Victims Unit investigation.
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Plano Gas Prices Ease as Dallas-Area Diesel Slips Below $5.14
Dallas-area regular gas fell to $3.592 and diesel to $5.133 on July 31, while Plano Sam’s Club listings showed regular fuel from $3.28 to $3.44.
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Plano adopts short-term rental rule changes for hosts and neighbors
Plano City Council adopted short-term rental changes July 27, clarifying registration, enforcement, training and offenses while leaving zoning and private restrictions in place.
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Plano ISD Virtual Academy + Texas guidance for 2027–28: what families should watch next
Plano families planning full-time virtual/hybrid options: TEA’s July 2 letter sets 2027–28 campus authorization rules, plus July 22/29 deadlines tied to 2026–27.
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Where to check Plano road construction updates: Legacy, Park Blvd, Parker
Plano TX – City of Plano and Collin County publish live road-work status pages for major corridors. Here’s where to check for updates, plus a Park Blvd night phase.
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Plano City Council’s July 27 HUD hearings: how to comment
Plano TX – Residents can weigh in before the July 27 City Council vote on HUD CDBG ‘substantial amendment’ and the 2026–2027 Action Plan.
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Plano’s Dallas Stars arena deal could reshape Willow Bend, taxes and traffic
Plano City Council on June 8 approved a nonbinding Dallas Stars Letter of Intent, a new TIRZ and a path to a venue-tax election—pending state review.
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Plano ISD says next school year could start with a $44 million deficit
Plano ISD is projecting a roughly $44 million shortfall for 2026-27, a planning figure that could affect staffing, pay, and school programs.
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Plano’s new Via rides start May 4 for seniors, with Legacy West service still to come
Plano TX – A new Via microtransit service starts May 4 for riders 65 and older, with a free launch period, a $3 base fare later, and more transit changes ahead.
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Plano’s new utility bill portal opens April 20, and AutoPay users need to re-enroll
Plano TX – The city is moving utility payments to a new portal today, and AutoPay customers need to re-enroll to avoid missed billing.
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Why Plano is rehabbing the Parker Road water tower now — and what the PFAS-free upgrade means
Plano TX – The city is spending about $7.7 million to rehab the Parker Road water tower, replacing aging coatings and adding PFAS-free materials.
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Rezoning, Data Centers and DART Debate Shape Plano’s Development Outlook
Plano, TX – April 3, 2026 – Major rezoning, data center growth and regional transit funding debates are reshaping Plano’s economic future.
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Willow Bend Demolition, Life Sciences Surge Signal New Phase of Plano Growth
Plano, TX – April 2, 2026 – Major redevelopment at Willow Bend and new life sciences momentum are reshaping jobs, housing and growth plans.
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Plano Development Faces Legal Hurdle as Mall Redevelopment Advances
Plano, TX – April 1, 2026 – A state lawsuit over an East Plano project and new momentum at Willow Bend highlight a pivotal week for growth and redevelopment.
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Arena Talks, Housing Trends and Transit Policy Shape Plano’s Economic Outlook
Plano, TX – March 31, 2026 – Arena redevelopment talks, softer housing trends and transit funding shifts are steering local policy debates.
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Hotel Redevelopment, Mall Demolition Plans and Nature Preserve Funding Lead Plano Updates
Plano, TX – March 30, 2026 – Hotel redevelopment, mall demolition plans and new funding for Arbor Hills highlight key growth and infrastructure moves.
