Plano ISD is exploring the sale process for two district-owned properties.

Trustees tabled a resolution declaring two properties surplus during the Oct. 6 meeting.

The overview: Declaring the properties surplus is the first step in the process for PISD to sell the properties, said Johnny Hill, deputy superintendent for business, employee services and technology.

The first property includes two suites inside the Pebble Creek Professional Building, which were initially acquired for $1.75 million in 2005, Hill said. The property was previously used as a child daycare center, but has been adapted to house district staff.

The second property is 9.96 acres located at the northeast corner of Coit Road and Frankford Road, which was purchased for nearly $5.21 million in 2015, per a staff presentation.

What's next: The board is expected to reconsider a resolution to declare the properties surplus at the Oct. 27 meeting after board President Lauren Tyra had questions about the location of the property near Coit and Frankford, which was different in the resolution than in the staff presentation.

NTT Data has expanded its global cybersecurity presence with a new facility in Plano.

The company’s new Cyber Defense Center opened Oct. 9 and was marked by a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

What to know: The Plano facility is part of NTT Data’s global network of 20 cyber defense centers and 7,500 cybersecurity professionals, Chief Marketing Officer Mona Charif said. NTT Data’s cybersecurity operations combine AI-powered capabilities, global threat intelligence and human expertise to detect and respond to cyber threats, according to a news release.

Additionally, the Cyber Defense Center in Plano is an expansion of NTT Data’s footprint in the city. NTT Data moved its North American headquarters to Plano in 2017.

Quote of note: “The opening of NTT Data Cyber Defense Center is an important milestone for our community, and a testament to the talent, investment and collaboration that continue to drive North Texas forward,” Plano Mayor John Muns said. “We're delighted to welcome this investment and further strengthen and position as a destination for innovation and growth.”

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Golf Ranch Richardson is moving forward with renovations and additions, including 28 new covered hitting bays and an additional parking lot. Richardson’s City Plan Commission unanimously recommended approval on Oct. 8 to amend the golf driving range’s special permit and allow for the renovations.

The overview: Golf Ranch currently has 71 hitting bays, including six bays in the golf barn and 45 bays that are covered by an aluminum canopy, senior planner Derica Peters said. The covered bays contain amenities like advanced ball-tracking technology, seating, TV monitors, outdoor fans and heaters.

A closer look: Golf Ranch requested the special permit amendments to accommodate several modifications, including removing all existing uncovered bays and constructing a new covered hitting structure. Other planned modifications include a new parking lot, street modifications and new buildings for administration, food and beverage, Peters said.