DTX-RIC: Impact 9/24/2025

Two projects costing more than $1.75 million for storm drainage improvements and stormwater repairs are set to start in Richardson.

What you need know: Richardson City Council approved contracts for the pair of projects at its Sept. 22 meeting.

The storm drainage improvements will increase the size of storm drain mains and construct additional inlets to minimize flooding during the 100-year rainfall events on sections of the following roadways:

• Thompson Drive
• Edith Circle
• Laguna Drive
• Tam O’Shanter Lane

Pure Green opened Sept. 20 in Plano, franchisee Ravi Chandra said.

What they serve: The menu includes organic superfoods such as smoothies, oatmeal and toasts as well as acai bowls and cold pressed juice.
Pure Green, a Florida-based juice bar company, offers products that contain:

• No preservatives
• No added sugars

Plano residents can expect to see higher water and sewer bills starting this October following council approval.

What you need to know: The average resident using 10,000 gallons of water, 7,000 gallons of sewer and a 95-gallon cart for waste will see a $15 increase on their monthly utility bill, according to city documents. The rate increases go into effect Oct. 1.

Some context: The city is facing an 8% water rate increase from the North Texas Municipal Water District, which the new residential rates will help address to ensure city services stay operational. Plano is working to gradually increase rates over the next three years to help cover the increased costs for wholesale water while minimizing the impact on residents, according to city documents.

The Collin County Animal Shelter has temporarily suspended dog adoptions after multiple cases of canine distemper were confirmed at the shelter.

The gist: Canine distemper is a contagious viral disease that affects dogs’ respiratory, gastrointestinal and nervous systems, according to a Sept. 18 county news release. The virus poses no risk to humans or cats but can spread among unvaccinated dogs through coughing, sneezing or shared food and water bowls.

Shelter staff first confirmed a distemper case on Sept. 13 and halted dog adoptions, quarantined exposed animals, notified recent adopters and rescue partners and tested animals currently at the shelter.

Staff veterinarians cleared the shelter to resume operations after the protocols but additional distemper cases have been confirmed since then. The shelter is suspending dog adoptions until further notice. Operations for cat adoptions remain open, according to the news release.

Learn more: Collin County residents are encouraged to ensure their dogs are up to date on vaccinations and monitor pets recently adopted from the shelter.