DTX-RIC: Impact 10/7/2025

Drivers along Custer Road can expect ongoing lane closures through 2026 as a major water main replacement project moves forward in southern Plano and into Richardson.

Some context: The North Texas Municipal Water District, in partnership with the city of Plano, is working to replace an aging 30-inch pipeline, originally installed in 1975, with a new 36-inch water main to boost service reliability and capacity.

What you need to know: Lane closures along Custer Road are expected to continue through February during the main construction phase. The work will affect sections of Custer Road from Renner Road, just past the President George Bush Turnpike, to 15th Street as crews complete the installation.

Zooming in: The far-right northbound lane of Custer Road will continue to be closed, with temporary center lane closures expected through Nov. 3. Construction work is scheduled from 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, according to the city’s website.

Plano ISD is temporarily closing Murphy Middle School to complete environmental remediation improvements.

The details: The school will be closed Oct. 6-10 while work is underway, according to PISD’s website. PISD officials will begin an “alternate learning plan” Oct. 7, and all extracurricular activities will be postponed while work is underway.

Some context: According to PISD, the temporary closure follows two independent air quality assessment studies that were initiated due to community concerns. Results from the assessments found that areas of the school building are impacted by elevated humidity and changing conditions. Neither study detected black mold in the building, according to PISD’s website.

All Texas retailers are barred from selling consumable THC products to customers under 21 years old after the Texas Department of State Health Services adopted two emergency rules Oct. 3.

The details: The new rules, which took effect immediately, state that businesses may lose their hemp licenses for selling THC products to minors.

Ten days earlier, the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission approved emergency rules prohibiting bars, liquor stores and other alcohol retailers from selling THC products to anyone under 21. A TABC spokesperson told Community Impact the two state agencies are working together to enforce a Sept. 10 executive order by Gov. Greg Abbott, who called for age restrictions on THC sales and tighter guardrails on the multibillion-dollar industry.

More context: Approximately 8,000 businesses are licensed by the DSHS to sell consumable hemp products in Texas, including some retailers that also sell alcohol.

The emergency rules from both agencies will be in effect for 120 days and could be extended for an additional 60 days while permanent regulations are drafted.