DTX-PLN: Impact 11/6/2025

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Plano residents to vote on DART exit in 2026

Plano voters are set to decide in a May 2026 election if the city should withdraw from the Dallas Area Rapid Transit system in favor of alternative transit solutions or remain with the agency.

What happened: In a unanimous vote, Plano City Council members voted to call a special election at a Nov. 5 special meeting, joining other DART member cities, including Highland Park and Farmers Branch, in holding an election to propose a DART withdrawal. Irving City Council will vote at a special meeting Nov. 6

What it means: With the four cities considering a special election, approximately $242.4 million in annual sales tax contributions to DART could be impacted, which represents about 29% of the $834.4 million in total contributions available to DART. DART CEO and President Nadine Lee said Oct. 29 that all services in Plano would stop the day after the election if voters approved the withdrawal and that the entire DART system would be impacted.

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Training Mate to offer circuit training in Plano

Training Mate is set to open soon in Plano’s Legacy North, a company representative said.

The details: The fitness business, which was founded in Australia, will offer 45-minute strength and cardio circuit training classes, a company news release states.

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UT Dallas Semiconductor Institute launches scholarship to support engineering grad students

A new scholarship for students pursuing a master’s degree in engineering at the University of Texas at Dallas will be available starting next year, according to a news release from the university.

What you need to know: The scholarship—launched by the North Texas Semiconductor Institute, or NTxSI, at UT Dallas—will provide students with financial and professional development opportunities to build a career in the semiconductor industry.

The program will support 20 full-time students beginning in 2026 and 2027, with 10 in each academic year. Applications will be accepted through Jan. 15, and recipients will be notified in March, according to the release.