KERA: Plano to discuss holding election to leave DART
by“The city council will hold a special session on Nov. 5 to discuss whether to call an election next year on whether or not to withdraw from the agency.”
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DART Silver Line grand opening includes special dedication at 12th Street Station
byPlano’s 12th Street Station’s celebration will unveil a series of 16 windscreen installations with historic photos of Douglass Community members.
KERA: Cities are thinking about leaving DART despite the vote to offer pay backs
byDART sent an agreement to seven member cities, including Plano, that would distribute money back to them as part of a new program.
Official grand opening of the DART Silver Line set for Oct. 25
byDART is celebrating the grand opening with free rides and festivities at select locations TBD. Silver Line riders can ride free then until Nov. 8.
KERA: North Texas mayors ask governor to take up DART funding, governance in special session
byPlano Mayor John Muns joined several other mayors with concerns about the value of their contribution to DART for the services the city utilizes.
DART to hold public hearings on potential changes
byA hearing will be held in Plano on Monday, June 16 at 1520 K Avenue to discuss DART’s potential upcoming changes.
Free job fair hosted by Hope Restored Missions this weekend
byThe job fair will provide resume building, on-the-spot hiring, lunch, professional dress and other skill-building for the job search.
KERA: ‘DART killer’ bill advances in the Texas Legislature
byA contentious bill written by North Texas state Rep. Matt Shaheen was voted out of committee Tuesday, KERA reports.
KERA: DART’s new Plano representative talks about his new role, mediation and why cuts are still needed
byKERA’s Pablo Arauz Pena speaks with Anthony Ricciardelli, who was recently named Plano’s new representative on the DART baord.
Plano students take home awards in DART art contest
byThe Best in Show winner is freshman Jasper High School student Wing Hay Tam, who took home a cash prize and a temporary exhibit in the DMA.