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2 Plano transportation updates: $2.6M in arterial concrete repairs, intersection improvements at Preston Road and Towne Square Drive

Plano City Council approved funds for arterial concrete repairs and intersection improvements at a meeting May 11.

In a nutshell: The city approved a contract with Garret Shields Infrastructure for $2,566,690 or two years, whichever comes first, for arterial concrete repairs in the city.

Also of note: The city will be making intersection improvements at Preston Road and Towne Square Drive after approving a $165,679 contract increase for XIT Paving and Construction Inc.

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One Day Beauty Bar now offers manicures, pedicures in Plano

A new beauty bar, One Day Beauty Bar, opened in April at Collin Creek.

The details: Beauty Bar owner Rosemary Quintero said the business focuses on essential care for hands and feet.

Quintero said the beauty bar offers late-night hours for appointments to accommodate client schedules.

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Collin County Connects panel discusses need for more voter education as county grows

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Collin College, UNT to offer new co-enrollment degree program in Frisco

A new co-enrollment degree program between Collin College and the University of North Texas is set to begin this fall at UNT at Frisco.

What you need to know: The program, called OnePath, will initially offer degree pathways in business or biology, according to a news release from the two institutions. Students in the program will be co-enrolled at both institutions and have access to academic advising, career services and other student resources through both colleges.

What it means: According to the release, the program is designed to streamline the path for students pursuing both their associate and bachelor’s degrees while expanding access to in-demand fields.

Quote of note: “Every qualified student who commits to learn with us deserves a clear path forward, and this partnership makes that possible from day one,” UNT President Dr. Harrison Keller said in the release.