Check out some recent government updates in Plano, including $20 million in economic incentives for the new AT&T headquarters and discussions about moving the Dallas Stars to The Shops at Willow Bend.

1. Plano to stay with DART, officials cancel withdrawal election

Plano residents will no longer vote on staying in the Dallas Area Rapid Transit system this May.

What's happening?: At their Feb. 23 meeting, Plano City Council voted to rescind the call for a withdrawal election from the transit agency after several months of negotiations. Instead, the city and DART are coming to a new agreement geared towards promoting local transportation projects.

2. Plano OKs $20M in economic incentives for new AT&T headquarters

Plans for AT&T’s new $1.35 billion global headquarters in Plano are moving forward.

The gist: Plano City Council approved two economic development agreements Feb. 23 that would offer $20 million in financial incentives to AT&T in exchange for establishing the company’s global headquarters in Plano’s Legacy District.

A new retail shopping center and grocery store is slated for construction at the intersection of Preston Road and Spring Creek Parkway.

Zooming in: According to filings with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, developers with the Promontory on Preston mixed-use project are moving forward with four new retail buildings. The $7.24 million construction project is estimated to wrap up by next spring, according to the filings.

• Southeast corner of Spring Creek Parkway and Preston Road

Frisco ISD leaders are closer to hiring a new superintendent to lead the district.

The gist: The district's board of trustees have narrowed down the superintendent search to three finalists, according to a Feb. 27 news release.

Quote of note: "The board of trustees has taken this responsibility very seriously from the very beginning,” board President Dynette Davis said in the release. “Frisco ISD is a destination district because of the commitment of our students, staff, families and community. We are focused on finding a leader who will honor that legacy while continuing to move us forward.”

Stay up to date with five road projects happening in Collin County, Denton County and Tarrant County. 

Collin County

Legacy Drive updates 

Project: Legacy Drive will be updated from Main Street to Panther Creek Parkway.

Updates: The project is in the planning phase, and details regarding the project are not yet available.

• Timeline: mid-2027-mid-2029
• Cost: $23 million
• Funding sources: city of Frisco, external funding

• Timeline: Work to be completed by the end of May.
• Cost: $1.6 million
• Funding source: city of Keller

Primary election day in Texas is March 3. With dozens of state, regional and local races on the ballot, voters in the Republican and Democratic primaries will determine their parties’ nominees for the November midterm election.

At the polls: Polling places across Texas will be open from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. March 3, according to the secretary of state.

On election day, voters in the following counties in Community Impact’s coverage areas can vote at any polling location within their county of residence: Bastrop, Bexar, Brazoria, Brazos, Collin, Comal, Fort Bend, Galveston, Guadalupe, Harris, Hays, Tarrant and Travis. Registered voters in other counties are required to visit a polling place specific to their voting precinct.

Voters are required to bring photo identification to the polls.

On the ballot: Voters will choose their political parties’ nominees for the U.S. Senate, seven state offices, 10 state judicial seats, 38 congressional seats, nearly all state legislative seats and over half of the State Board of Education. Candidates who win their primaries will advance to the November ballot.