DTX-PLN: Impact 10/1/2025

Plano residents in the Los Rios and Ranch Estates neighborhoods are set to see waterline rehabilitation work following council approval.

What you need to know: At their Sept. 16 meeting, Plano City Council members approved two items tied to a waterline rehabilitation project in east Plano. Rehabilitation work will include replacing over 12,000 feet of existing 6-inch and 8-inch waterlines as well as concrete pavement and ramps, according to city documents.

Looking ahead: The project is currently anticipated to wrap up in November 2026, according to Plano’s Community Investment Program map.

China Pearl Restaurant recently opened in Plano, a company representative said.

What they offer: The Chinese cuisine menu features beef, chicken and vegetable dishes. A wide variety of lobster dishes are available, including:

• Baked lobster with cheese
• Lobster with ginger and scallion over e-fu noodles

According to a Sept. 26 press release, Target has launched a first-of-its-kind accessible self-checkout experience designed for guests with disabilities, including those who are blind or have low vision.

The self-checkouts will roll out nationwide beginning this holiday season and in early 2026 as part of Target's ongoing checkout improvements, according to the release.

What to expect: Per the release, the innovation is a guest-first design that primarily supports people who are visually impaired while supporting those with motor disabilities.

The technology works with Target’s existing self-checkout system and includes:

• Braille and high-contrast button icons
• A headphone jack with adjustable volume controls
• Physical navigation buttons and a dedicated information key

Here are the top 10 most-read stories from Community Impact’s Frisco coverage area in September.

1. Maple Street Biscuit Company locations close in Frisco, Keller, McKinney
Representatives of the Florida-based breakfast restaurant Maple Street Biscuit Company have closed four locations in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. The first Texas location for Maple Street Biscuit Company opened in 2018 in Frisco. Cracker Barrel acquired Maple Street Biscuit Company for $36 million in 2019.

2. Salad and Go closes North Texas locations, including Flower Mound, Frisco, Prosper
Salad and Go has announced the closure of 41 locations across Texas and Oklahoma, including several restaurants in North Texas, according to a news release. According to an emailed statement, company officials plan to maintain a presence in the Dallas area and use the closures to focus on strengthening the presence in North Texas.