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DART CEO: Potential Plano withdrawal would impact entire system

Dallas Area Rapid Transit officials are planning for a future that may not include Plano after the city took steps toward a possible withdrawal from the system.

The big picture: On Nov. 5, Plano City Council will consider calling a special election that would allow residents to determine if the city remains part of DART next May.

DART CEO Nadine Lee said that all services in Plano would stop the day after an election if voters approved the withdrawal.

Quote of note: “We already have to start looking at what those impacts are going to look like,” she said. “I understand the financial implications that cities are dealing with today, but the truth is that transportation services are needed across the board, in all of our cities ... it’s something that people rely on, and I would hate to see those services go away.”
 

 
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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.

 

YOUR WEEKEND TO-DO LIST

Check out these weekend events across the metro area.

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Denton  |  Oct. 31, 5-7 p.m.

Trick or Treat in Denton

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Roanoke  |  Oct. 31, 5-8 p.m.

Trick or Treat on Oak Street

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McKinney  |  Oct. 31, 7-10 p.m.

Red Zeppelin’s Halloween Party

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Plano  |  Nov. 1, noon-6 p.m.

Plano Food & Wine Festival

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Grapevine  |  Nov. 2, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

Dia de los Muertos Fiesta

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Worth The Trip
Trick-or-treating, food and wine festival: 5 Dallas-Fort Worth area events to attend Oct. 31-Nov. 2

Need something to do this weekend? Here is a list of five events happening in and around the Dallas-Fort Worth area Oct. 31-Nov. 2. This list is not comprehensive.

1. Red Zeppelin’s Halloween Party in McKinney: The Groovy Coop in downtown McKinney is hosting a Halloween-themed dance party and costume contest. Individuals of all ages are welcome to attend.

  • Oct. 31, 7-10 p.m.
  • Free (admission)
  • 109 S. Tennessee St, McKinney
2. Trick or Treat in Denton: Celebrate Halloween in the city of Denton by trick-or-treating with downtown businesses. There will be a guest speaker and surprise at 6:30 p.m.
  • Oct. 31, 5-7 p.m.
  • Free (admission)
  • 317 W. Mulberry St., Denton
 

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