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North Texas traffic saw significant declines in March as government stay-at-home orders went into effect. (Ellen Jackson/Community Impact Newspaper)
North Texas traffic trends downward as data shows regional air conditions, crash rates improve
The installation was two years in the making. (Courtesy Richardson Police Department)
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A project on Alma Drive in Plano was expected to begin affecting traffic in May. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Crews in Plano expected to repair pavement on Alma Drive through August
A company looking to build a high-speed rail line between Houston and Dallas won a key court case May 7. The case has since been appealed to the Texas Supreme Court. (Courtesy Texas Central)
Texas Central wins key ruling in court case over eminent domain; case to be appealed to Texas Supreme Court
Road work continues this month along Custer Road in Plano. (Courtesy Fotolia)
Custer Road project in Plano to continue into June, city says
Business returned May 8 at Blondie's Salon in Plano. Employees and customers wore masks as the establishment practiced coronavirus safety precautions. (Courtesy Blondie's Salon)
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Jupiter Road will be under construction in Plano this month. (Courtesy Fotolia)
Jupiter Road project in Plano to stretch between 14th Street, Park Boulevard in coming weeks
A major Plano Parkway project that started in late 2017 reshaped the intersection where the east-west roadway met Preston Road. Now, crews are preparing to repair pavement between that intersection and the Dallas North Tollway. (Daniel Houston/Community Impact Newspaper)
Another Plano Parkway project set to start in June east of Dallas North Tollway
Traffic crashes are down statewide, but the Texas Department of Transportation is reporting traffic fatalities have remained the same despite fewer drivers on the road. (Community Impact Newspaper staff)
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As the coronavirus continues to make its way through the Lone Star State, Texans might have several questions on how the ongoing pandemic is affecting things such as jury duty, driver's license expiration dates, elections and more. (Courtesy Fotolia)
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Traffic-control devices have been placed along outside southbound lanes of Preston Road at President George Bush Turnpike. (Liesbeth Powers/Community Impact Newspaper)
Major Plano road projects, labeled essential, remain on track during coronavirus shutdowns
Texas Central claims the $12 billion construction process would be privately funded, and the train would transport 6 million annual riders by 2029. (Courtesy Texas Central Partners/Community Impact Newspaper)
State legislators request federal officials halt activity on Texas Central's high-speed rail project
Texas Central plans to start construction of the Texas high-speed rail connecting Houston and Dallas by the end of 2020. (Courtesy Texas Central)
Coronavirus causes layoffs for Texas Central’s high-speed rail project
Traffic control devices along outside southbound lanes have been placed along Preston Road at President George Bush Turnpike. (Liesbeth Powers/Community Impact Newspaper)
Another major Preston Road project underway at turnpike in Plano
All on-street parking downtown will have a three-hour limit at all times, with the exception of select one-hour spots. (Liesbeth Powers/Community Impact Newspaper)
Downtown Plano to see adjustments to street and garage parking
Dallas Area Rapid Transit will offer free rides on primary election day. (Courtesy Dallas Area Rapid Transit)
DART to offer free rides to primary election voters
Texas Central officials announced interior plans Feb. 17 for the company's proposed high-speed train connecting Houston and Dallas. The Shinkansen trains in Japan will be customized for Texas with no middle seats and additional legroom, company officials announced. (Courtesy Texas Central)
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doctor in labcoat holding clipboard and writing on it
Airlines suspending U.S.-China flights in light of coronavirus concerns; Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport monitoring for illness
Virgin Hyperloop was founded in 2014 and opened a test track in Nevada in 2017. The company is now seeking a location for a Hyperloop Certification Facility. (Courtesy Virgin Hyperloop One)
Collin County commissioners discuss possible Virgin Hyperloop One safety facility