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Plano’s housing tax credit program is on hold because of concerns over the city’s process, which means new developments cannot apply for tax credits to subsidize housing, which is used by developments, such as Gala at Premier (pictured). ON HOLD
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Plano a ordable housing Those renting from developments funded by housing tax credits must make less than a set income, which varies based on the number of people in a household. Around 100,000 Plano residents make less than $77,160—the top end of the income caps. SOURCES: CITY OF PLANO, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, U.S. CENSUS BUREAU COMMUNITY IMPACT
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Plano halts housing tax credit program Fourteen multifamily housing developments in Plano are keeping rents low thanks to the state’s Low Income Housing Tax Credit pro- gram, but new projects are going to have to wait at least a year to see the same bene ts after a Nov. 28 decision by City Council. The Texas Department of Hous- ing and Community A airs’ tax credit program allows participating developments to o set a portion of federal tax liability to provide a ordable rental housing. Plano City Council saw aws in the city’s process and opted to put applications on hold through 2023. “We want to make sure we have a process that really allows the city to do the due diligence it needs to do,” Plano City Manager Mark Israelson said. CONTINUED ON 17 BY MICHAEL CROUCHLEY
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NOW OPEN 1 Valvoline opened a new location in Plano earlier this month, according to a spokesperson for the compa- ny. The quick-lube chain is located at 3305 Coit Road and o ers express, full-service oil changes. Valvoline was founded in 1866 and has over 1,400 locations in the United States, includ- ed locations in Dallas and McKinney, according to its website. 972-423-5829. www.valvoline.com 2 Smile Maker of Texas opened its Plano o ce Jan. 23 after relocating from Prosper, according to a spokesperson for the company. The new o ce is located at 6201 Dallas Parkway, Ste. 220. Smile Maker of Texas o ers family dentistry, sedation dentistry and a variety of other cosmetic services, including dental im- plants and implant-supported dentures. Smile Maker’s o ce was previously locat- ed in Prosper at 1361 E. University Drive. 972-704-1390. https://smilemakertx.com 3 JC Kitchen opened its rst location in Plano Oct. 27, according to a spokesper- son for the restaurant. The Korean-style restaurant, located at 8000 Coit Road, P L A N O P K W Y . DNT TOLL
6 Code Wiz celebrated its grand opening in Plano on Feb. 11, according to owner Naila Kabani. The business is located at 6905 Coit Road, Ste. 104, and o ers coding and robotics classes, competitions and birthday parties for kids and teenagers. Available classes include coding with Roblox, Minecraft world builder, game design with Unity, text- based coding lessons and more. Course options vary depending on age group. Kids may also enroll in the First Lego League challenge—an annual competition that combines Lego blocks and robotics. 469-824-3463. https://thecodewiz.com/ plano-tx 7 Apara Autism Center opened a new location in Plano on Feb. 6, according to Lynn Clouser, director of market- ing and community engagement for the company. The clinic is located at 5425 W. Spring Creek Parkway, Ste. 280. Apara provides applied behavioral analysis therapy for children 18 months and older with autism spectrum disor- der. Apara Autism Center has locations in Carrollton, Lewisville and Richardson and o ers in-home treatment through- out the Dallas-Fort Worth area. The clinic also has locations in Houston and 1 4 T H ST.
Ste. 800, o ers a variety of deep-fried Korean comfort foods. Menu items include ribs, chicken, seafood, ramen and more. 214-407-8823. The restaurant does not have a website. 4 Scooter’s Co ee opened its rst Plano location Dec. 26, according to a news release from the company. The drive-thru co ee shop is located at 3305 Custer Road and o ers iced co ee, smoothies, teas, breakfast sandwiches, mu ns, cookies and other baked-from- scratch pastries. Scooter’s Co ee opened its rst location in 1998 and has over 500 locations nationwide, according to its website. The shop is open 6 a.m.-8 p.m. daily. www.scootersco ee.com 5 Bahama Mama opened its rst loca- tion in Plano Dec. 10, according to owner Jaime Sandoval. The shop is located at 4152 W. Spring Creek Parkway, Ste. 156, and o ers a variety of CBD, THC, delta and vapor products. Pet products are also available, including CBD-infused treats for dogs and cats. Pet products help with pain and anxiety, according to Sandoval. Beyond consumables, Bahama Mama has apparel, hookah products and glass pipes. 469-298-3009. 15THST.
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Arts Academy currently has four other locations in McKinney, Frisco, Little Elm and Flower Mound. 972-544-7063. 10 World Champion Center is o cially opening in Plano on Feb. 25, according to a spokesperson for the company. The martial arts school is located at 9720 Coit Road, Ste. 240, and will provide taekwondo classes for children, teenagers and adults. Children three and up may enroll. World Champion Center will also host birthday parties, af- ter-school programs, seasonal camps and other various events. Private one-on-one lessons will be available. 972-697-5458. www.worldchampioncenter.com CLOSINGS 11 SignatureCare Emergency Center is no longer operating in Plano, accord- ing to signage on the location’s door. SignatureCare initially opened late 2018 at 3670 TX-121 and provided 24-hour emergency room care. The hospital has 20 other locations that are all in Texas, according to its website. Following the Plano closure, the closest SignatureCare is in Lewisville, located at 1596 W. Main St. https://ercare24.com NOW OPEN Josey Records celebrated the grand opening of its Plano location Feb. 3. The music shop o ers an extensive selection of new and used vinyl records, CDs, tapes and posters that span multiple decades, including recent releases. The latest Josey Records is located at 6940 Coit Road, Ste. 202, and comes from co-owners, friends and DJs Luke Sardello and Waric Cameron, who both agreed Plano was the best spot for a new location. “[Plano] is like the fastest-growing demographic in DFW,” Cameron said. “Everyone’s moving out this way.”
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NOW OPEN 1 Caddo Office Reimagined opened Nov. 1 at 4324 Mapleshade Lane in Plano. This is the company’s eighth location in North Texas, including a Plano location at 8105 Rasor Blvd. Caddo offices offer private suites with four hard walls and a lockable door. Shared amenities include conference rooms, kitchen areas, internet,
mailbox/mail service and common spaces. 214-286-5550. https://caddooffices.com/ locations/mapleshade-office-spaces/ 2 Accessory brand Brianna Cannon opened its first storefront Nov. 16. The business is located at 1900 Preston Road, Ste. 155, Plano, and offers earrings, head- bands, necklaces, bracelets, sunglasses and more. Brianna Cannon also carries officially licensed NCAA Gameday jew-
elry and has accessories for every major holiday, season and special occasion. 469-847-8877. https://briannacannon.com 3 Alexander’s Mex Cuisine opened in Plano on Jan. 26, according to a spokes- person for the company. The new restau- rant is located at 2237 W. 15th St. Alex- ander’s serves a combination of authentic Mexican food and Tex-Mex, and the menu features enchiladas, tacos, tortas, soups,
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8 Coco Beach held a soft opening on Feb. 10. The establishment is located at 1032 E. 15th St. in historic downtown Plano. Coco Beach offers tropical drinks, seafood dishes, burgers and more. Owner Jacqulyn Hrna said she plans to have a grand opening in March. 214-299-9877. www.cocobeachplano.com COMING SOON 9 YogurtLand is opening a new loca- tion in Plano this year, according to the company’s website. The self-serve frozen yogurt shop, located at 1900 Preston Road, Ste. 108, will give customers a variety of yogurt flavors to choose from, including fresh strawberries, toasted coconut, brownie bites, gummy bears and cheesecake. Sugar-free, gluten-free and vegan options are available. The Califor- nia-based chain opened its first shop in 2006 and now has 250 locations around the world, according to its website. 949- 265-8000. www.yogurt-land.com CLOSINGS 10 Selvin’s Latin Cuisine , located at 2205 N. Central Expressway, Ste. 180, is no longer open in Plano. All signage was removed from the building, and the pre- viously occupied space is now available to lease. The restaurant opened in late 2021 and specialized in Guatemalan, Salvador- ian and Tex-Mex dishes, according to its Facebook page.
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6 Behavior Frontiers opened in December and is accepting new clients, according to a spokesperson for the company. The facility is located at 1413 Gables Court, Plano. Behavior Frontiers offers a variety of in-home, school-based, community-based and center-based ap- plied behavior analysis treatment options for children with autism and other special needs. The company also offers parent consult programs. 972-665-7251. www. behaviorfrontiers.com/dallas 7 Workout Anytime opened its second Plano location Nov. 15 at 3100 Independence Parkway. The 24- hour gym features a full workout facility, including treadmills, stationary bikes and a dedicated area for weight training equipment. Personal trainers, massag- es and indoor tanning beds are also available to members. 469-367-0030. https://workoutanytime.com/plano-west
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TRANSPORTATION DART Silver Line project continues progress in Plano
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A number of projects are in progress across Plano as part of Dallas Area Rapid Transit’s Silver Line project. The Silver Line is a $1.89 billion commuter rail line being built by DART that will connect Plano travelers to the Dallas Fort Worth International Airport with an estimated travel time of 51 minutes or less, according to gures released by the transit agency. The project is scheduled to be complete by late 2024. DART spokesperson Gordon Shattles also provided updates on several projects related to the Silver Line in Plano. 12th Street Station The station is in the early stages of construction, with sub-structure and platform work underway. In addition, the steel columns have been erected.
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Several components of DART’s Silver project are set to see progress in Plano throughout 2023. (Courtesy Dallas Area Rapid Transit)
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Shiloh Station DART is in the early stages of con- struction on the Shiloh Road Station. Station platform substructure work is underway, and the steel columns have been erected. Work is ongoing and will continue through early March. No street construction is planned, but any work that will be done to streets or alleys will be communicated once an approved permit is granted. K Avenue Crossing the K Avenue Crossing is under construction. Completion is scheduled for mid-March.
The 12th Street Station is still in the early stages. Work on the sub-struc- ture, and pier and columns are underway. President George Bush Turnpike Construction at President George Bush Turnpike to K Avenue was postponed as underground utilities are relocated at the site. Any work that impacts streets or alleys is awaiting approval from Plano City Council. Speci c construction
DART o cials are scheduled to remove existing railway tracks on K Avenue as part of the Silver Line Project. Lane closures at K Avenue are in e ect to allow for the construction
of the at-grade rail crossing. Municipal Avenue Crossing
The Municipal Avenue Crossing is under construction. Completion is scheduled for mid-March. Lane closures at Municipal Avenue will continue to allow for the construction of the at-grade rail crossing. Lane closures are expected to continue throughout the construction schedule.
dates are not scheduled, but are expected to last at least another month.
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04 WATCH A PINK TRIBUTE BAND “Just Like P!nk” comes to Legacy Hall. The show features a setlist of pop singer Pink’s greatest hits accompanied by an aerial silk performance. According to the event description, the band strives to capture and embody the true essence of Pink’s spirit through their live performance. No outside food or drinks are allowed. 7 p.m. $5-$250 (ticket price dependent upon seating option). Legacy Hall, 7800 Windrose Ave., Plano. 972-846-4255. bit.ly/3lgnKTN 05 CELEBRATE HOLI The Davis Library is hosting its annual Holi celebration, where attendees learn about the Hindu holiday and South Asian culture through various activities. Activities include painting, live dancing and splashing each other with colored powders—a popular Holi tradition. The event is open to all ages. 2 p.m. Free (admission). Davis Library, 7501-B Independence Parkway, Plano. 972-208-8000. bit.ly/3lu0Ic6 11 RUN A RACE Plano Parks and Recreation is putting on a 5K and 10K relay at Oak Point Nature Preserve. The 5K “Spring Into Color” race begins and ends at Oak Point Recreation Center, and participants may walk or run the trail. The 10K relay has participants switch o after the rst leg, and their partner nishes the last 3.1- mile loop. Teams consist of two people, and participants of both races receive a T-shirt. 8 a.m. $25-$35. Oak Point Recreation Center, 6000 Jupiter Road. 972-941-7540. bit.ly/3YHYzbm 18 LISTEN TO A SYMPHONY Christ United Methodist Church welcomes Hector Guzmán and three Grand Prize Winners of Plano Symphony Orchestra’s Collin County Young Artist Competition. Guzmán and the young musicians take the stage to perform a symphony, including a performance of Hector Berlioz’s Symphonie Fantastique. 8 p.m. $17-$78. All student tickets are $15. Christ United Methodist Church, 3101 Coit Road, Plano. 972-473-7262. bit. ly/3lsuC0A
COMPILED BY JAKE REYNOLDS FEBRUARY 28 PLAY ‘YELLOWSTONE’ TRIVIA Legacy Hall hosts a “Yellowstone” trivia night and costume contest. Attendees have their knowledge of the television series put to the test for a chance to win up to $100 in Hall Pass gift cards, redeemable at any of the restaurants and bars at Legacy Hall. Attendees may play solo or on a team with up to six players. One ticket per team is required. The trivia night is open to all ages, and players must bring a phone, tablet or laptop to participate. 7 p.m. $30. Legacy Hall Box Garden, 7800 Windrose Ave., Plano. bit. ly/3RTYdfE MARCH 02 ATTEND A WOMEN’S BUSINESS SUMMIT The Girl Cave hosts the Irons in the Fire Women’s Business Summit, a one-day event geared toward female empowerment. The event features talks from successful female CEOs, coaches and business strategists. Summit activities include a co ee social hour, empowerment breakouts and speed meet and greets. Summit topics include “Fire Up Your Growth,” “Kindle Your Inner Fire” and “Fire Up Your Financial Future.” 9 a.m.-3 p.m. $22 (all access), $250-$400 (corporate VIP partner tickets, includes seat reservations and marketing exposure at the summit). First United Bank, 3930 Dallas Parkway, Plano. bit.ly/3ElNODZ 04 THROUGH 12 BUY A BAG OF BOOKS Haggard Library invites all bookworms, readers and collectors to purchase a bag of books. Attendees receive a grocery bag and ll it with books of their choice. There is no limit to the number of books that can be bought, as long as they t in the bag. The library accepts cash only for the books. 1-5 p.m. $10 (per bag of books). Haggard Library, 2501 Coit Road, Plano. 972-769-4250. bit.ly/3XrY83M
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CITY & SCHOOLS
News from Plano & Plano ISD
District looking to address staffing shortage with online certification
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get certified and help them be a great teacher in Plano for our students.” The same program is being used by Forney ISD and has several benefits, Eppler said. PISD plans to take the program and tweak it so it aligns with the goals of the district. This includes a better support sys- tem for teachers, more resources and a smoother transition from student to teacher. “In the post-COVID[-19] world, recruitment, and finding talented instructors and support staff has been extremely challenging,” Assis- tant Superintendent for Employee Services Jed Reed said. As of Jan. 4, PISD had 173 teach- ing vacancies. Of those vacancies, 125 were filled with long-term substitute teachers, many of whom were retired teachers, Eppler said. PISD officials hope to launch the program in July.
PLANO ISD The school district is planning to simplify the certi- fication process for prospective teachers. During a Jan. 24 work session, the Plano ISD board of trustees discussed the Pathway for Teacher Certification program, an initiative that seeks to aid the recruitment and retention of educators in the district. According to PISD Certification Officer Sherri Eppler, the program makes use of an already existing partnership between Teachworthy, an alternative teaching certification program, and Indiana Wesleyan University, a university based out of Marion, Indiana. “The main reason we really like this program is the influence we have over the experience that our candidates have,” Eppler said. “We get to help them get their degree,
Plano approved an interlocal agreement with DART during its Feb. 13 meeting.
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City slated to receive $28 million from Dallas Area Rapid Transit
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cleaning, and to offset the lost fare revenue. DART officials did not spend all of that funding and directed approximately $214 million to be distributed to the cities it operates in, according to the agenda item. Projects submitted by the city DART’s consideration include arterial street maintenance, sidewalk improvements, traffic signal system replacements and expansion of the Public Works Complex.
PLANO The city of Plano is set to receive $28.4 million from Dallas Area Rapid Transit to help fund transportation projects. Plano City Council approved the agreement with the transit company during its Feb. 13 meeting. DART received relief funds from the federal government during the COVID-19 pandemic to help fund COVID-19-related supplies and
HIGHLIGHTS PLANO ISD Students interested in cosmetology are getting a new opportunity. During its Jan. 10 meeting, the Plano ISD board of trustees approved a partnership with Toni&Guy Hairdressing Academy, making the district the first in the country to have a joint collaboration with the company. Students are chosen for the program on a lottery- based system. If selected, they may attend the academy at 1921 Preston Road, Ste. 2022, starting in the fall of their junior year.
City staff delivers council update on new short-term rental regulations
City establishes new no-parking zone
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process,” Day said during the presentation. In addition to meeting with Arlington, Day said city staff con- tinued to track short-term rental data through the Plano Police Department. According to Day, data from the Plano Police Department shows 141 calls for service were made at a total of 57 short-term rental proper- ties in 2022. Just six properties were responsible for 58 of the calls for service, while one was respon- sible for 26. “The vast majority of concerns [with short-term rental properties] are noise complaints,” Day said. City staff is close to acquiring a contract to receive third-party data on short-term rentals. Day noted that accurate data is difficult to acquire for short term-rentals, and it is crucial in creating an effective city plan for regulating them.
PLANO Drivers will no longer be able to park on most of 13th/14th Connector, a road between US 75 and G Avenue that turns into 14th Street. Plano City Council approved an ordinance establishing a no-parking zone along the north and south sides of the road during its Jan. 23 meeting. Since the road is only one lane on either side, 13th/14th Connector can- not accommodate on-street parking, according to the agenda item.
PLANO City staff outlined their short-term rental initiative during a Jan. 23 City Council meeting. At the meeting, Plano Director of Planning Christina Day discussed what steps the city has taken toward regulating short-term rentals. According to Day, back in October, Plano staff was tasked with developing a similar process of regulating short-term rentals to that of Arlington. Since then, Day said city staff has met with the city of Arlington to discuss its short-term rental process and the key differences between the two cities. One of the findings was that Arlington mod- eled its short-term rental process after Austin and San Antonio. “It appeared to them that [Austin and San Antonio] were the leaders at the time they were going through their [short-term rental]
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No-parking zone. Improvements, road widening planned
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A noncomprehensive guide to Plano private schools
Private schools in Plano provide specialized instruction for various levels and groups of students. This includes religious a liations, one-to-one instruction and programs for students with learning di erences. This guide covers all grade levels and includes primary, middle and high schools. THIS LIST IS NOT COMPREHENSIVE.
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8 Great Lakes Academy Grades served: 4 12 Extracurricular activities: athletics and school clubs Enrollment: 100 Tuition: $18,300-$20,400 annually 6000 Custer Road, Bldg. 7 972 517 7498 www.greatlakesacademy.com 9 John Paul II High School Grades served: 9 12 Extracurricular activities: athletics, school clubs, ne arts, chess, robotics Enrollment: 710 Tuition: $21,900 annually
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6 Fusion Academy Plano Grades served: 6 12 Extracurricular activities: campus activities
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Tuition: $3,790-$4,395 per class 2400 Dallas Parkway, Ste. 180 972 403 9018
www.fusionacademy.com 7 Good Tree Academy 1 1 Grades served: K 12 Extracurricular activities: after-school clubs, athletics, spelling bee, science fair Enrollment: 298 Tuition: $5,650-$8,700 annually 3600 K Ave. 972 836 6322 www.goodtreeacademy.org
Tuition: $5,800-$10,600 annually 9645 Independence Parkway, Plano 469 854 1300 www.coramdeoacademy.org
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