Plano South | February 2022

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ABOUT US

Owners John and Jennifer Garrett launched the rst edition of Community Impact Newspaper in 2005 with three full-time employees covering Round Rock and Pugerville, Texas. We have expanded our operations to include hundreds of employees, our own printing operation and over 30 hyperlocal editions across three states. Our circulation is over 2 million residential mailboxes, and it grows each month with new residents and developments.

HIGHLIGHTS FROMTHISMONTH

FROMLEANNE: Plano voters can get ready for another round of elections with our Primary Election Guide (see Pages 16-17). Early voting began Feb. 14, and election day is March 1 for primary races that will determine who will represent the two major parties on the ballot in November’s election. We encourage you to follow ongoing election coverage online at communityimpact.com/voter-guide. Leanne Libby, GENERALMANAGER

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FROMWILLIAM: In this month’s front page story, Reporter Erick Pirayesh takes a closer look at Dallas Area Rapid Transit’s upcoming Silver Line project and what it will mean for the area (see Pages 26-27). I also wanted to highlight “The CI Morning Breakdown,” our new daily podcast focused on headlines from across the DFW metroplex. Episodes are available now on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. William C. Wadsack, EDITOR

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PLANO SOUTH EDITION • FEBRUARY 2022