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Commissioners on Nov. 22 voted to approve a density change to preliminary plans for The Preserve, a neighborhood that city documents said could include 565 single-family homes at the northeast corner of Teel and Panther Creek Parkways. (Courtesy city of Frisco)
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Plano ISD to install new playground at Aldridge Elementary as pilot for further school updates
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Richardson ISD board receives update on middle school transformation plans
This map shows the proposed attendance boundary for Sonal Bhuchar Elementary School in red. Additionally, the area outlined in purple will be rezoned from Commonwealth Elementary School to Sullivan Elementary School. (Courtesy Fort Bend ISD)
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The Justice Department lawsuit targeted aspects of the bill that restricted the aid poll workers could provide, as well as restrictions on mail-in ballots (Community Impact Newspaper staff)
US Department of Justice files suit against Texas over SB 1 voting restrictions
All eight statewide amendments to the Texas state constitution have passed. (Community Impact Staff)
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The $8 million project was approved as part of the city's 2015 bond referendum. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Staff presents updated improvement plan for West Prairie Creek Drive in Richardson
Signs for and against the incorporation measure could be found at voting sites in The Woodlands Township. (Andrew Christman/Community Impact Newspaper)
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The Richardson bond includes $190 million worth of projects. (Courtesy steheap/Adobe Stock)
Richardson's $190 million bond package approved by voters
The new precinct boundaries will be effective Jan. 1, according to County Administrator Bill Bilyeu. (Map courtesy Collin County)
Collin County commissioners approve new precinct boundaries
Just over 2,400 people cast ballots at Richardson’s polling location ahead of Election Day, according to early voting data from Dallas and Collin counties. (Community Impact Newspaper file photo)
Just over 2,400 people turn out to vote in Richardson ahead of Election Day
The FDA on Oct. 29 authorized the emergency use of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to include those in the 5-11 age group. (Courtesy Pexels)
FDA greenlights Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for ages 5-11
TxDOT broke ground on the $17.7 million project to extend Robert S. Light Boulevard. (Zara Flores/Community Impact Newspaper)
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Richardson ISD accepting feedback on options for redrawn trustee districts
Richardson’s population has grown in number and diversity since 2010, according to decennial census data released Sept. 16. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Diversity on the rise in Richardson, decennial census data shows
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Plano ISD considering sale of Shiloh Center located along planned Dallas Area Rapid Transit Silver Line route
New statewide maps will go into effect Jan. 18, 2022. (Community Impact Newspaper Staff)
Gov. Abbott approves new voting maps for state legislature, Congress, school districts for next decade
Drone-based delivery company Wing, a subsidiary of Alphabet, announced on Oct. 20 a partnership with Walgreens to bring the unconventional delivery model to densely populated metropolitan areas in the country. (Courtesy Wing)
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