Plano officials unanimously approved new school zones for 2026 summer school sessions and two new school zones impacting Otto and Fowler middle schools.

The new zones were approved at an April 13 City Council meeting.

The gist: School zones for the summer change from year to year because the locations of summer school sessions for Plano ISD and Frisco ISD schools within city limits can vary each year, according to city documents.

Also of note: City staff found unmarked pedestrian crossings used by Otto and Fowler Middle School students, according to city documents.

Dallas Area Rapid Transit named David Leininger as interim president and chief executive officer, according to a news release. Leininger’s appointment takes effect on May 4.

The details: Leininger served as DART’s interim president and CEO from 2020-2021 after working as the agency’s chief financial officer for nine years, according to the release.

Former president and CEO Nadine Lee announced in March that she would not seek a contract extension for her position. The board announced that it terminated her contract at the end of March, and previously named Gene Gamez as acting president and CEO.

Quote of note: “I am honored to serve in this role once again and support the dedicated employees of DART,” Leininger said in the release. “Together, we will remain focused on providing dependable transit options, enhancing the customer experience, and advancing the agency’s mission to connect people, places, and opportunities across our region.”

Check out six trending stories from Community Impact's Dallas-Fort Worth coverage areas, including US 380 construction and Walmart renovations.

1. Relieving the pressure: $136M US 380 project adds overpasses, reduces congestion
2. Walmart to remodel 5 stores across Dallas-Fort Worth
3. Frisco council approves 98-acre warehouse development off SH 121
4. McKinney council approves rezoning for Cannon Beach project
5. The Butterbeer Parlour offers Harry Potter-themed tastes, treats at McKinney Walmart through May 2
6. Grapevine council approves special use permit for Fellowship Church expansion

Texas residents are increasingly facing damaging storms that drive up home insurance rates and other housing costs. Ahead of the state's 2027 legislative session, consumer advocates and insurance industry representatives are urging lawmakers to consider affordability solutions.

What's happening: The average Texas home insurance premium—the amount paid to an insurance company—was $3,291 in 2024, according to the latest Texas Department of Insurance data. In total, premiums rose about 50% between 2022-24.

Texas’ high propensity for natural disasters has been “the No. 1 driver” behind recent rate increases, said Rich Johnson, a spokesperson for the Insurance Council of Texas.

Stay tuned: While Texas can't legislate itself out of weather risks, lawmakers have considered some policy changes to increase disaster resiliency and boost regulatory oversight of the insurance industry. Proposals range from creating grants to help residents weather-proof their homes to placing limits on future rate hikes.