DTX-PLS: Impact 10/1/2025

Plano residents in the Los Rios and Ranch Estates neighborhoods are set to see waterline rehabilitation work following council approval.

What you need to know: At their Sept. 16 meeting, Plano City Council members approved two items tied to a waterline rehabilitation project in east Plano. Rehabilitation work will include replacing over 12,000 feet of existing 6-inch and 8-inch waterlines as well as concrete pavement and ramps, according to city documents.

Looking ahead: The project is currently anticipated to wrap up in November 2026, according to Plano’s Community Investment Program map.

China Pearl Restaurant recently opened in Plano, a company representative said.

What they offer: The Chinese cuisine menu features beef, chicken and vegetable dishes. A wide variety of lobster dishes are available, including:

• Baked lobster with cheese
• Lobster with ginger and scallion over e-fu noodles

According to a Sept. 26 press release, Target has launched a first-of-its-kind accessible self-checkout experience designed for guests with disabilities, including those who are blind or have low vision.

The self-checkouts will roll out nationwide beginning this holiday season and in early 2026 as part of Target's ongoing checkout improvements, according to the release.

What to expect: Per the release, the innovation is a guest-first design that primarily supports people who are visually impaired while supporting those with motor disabilities.

The technology works with Target’s existing self-checkout system and includes:

• Braille and high-contrast button icons
• A headphone jack with adjustable volume controls
• Physical navigation buttons and a dedicated information key

Multiple pavement repair projects started on Sept. 29 across Richardson.

What you need to know: The eastbound side of Melrose Drive between Custer Road and Lorrie Drive are closed for traffic while pavement repairs are underway, according to a news release from the city.

The construction is part of the city’s Arterial and Collector Street Rehab Project, and work will take place from 7 a.m.-6 p.m. on weekdays. Once work on the eastbound side of Melrose is complete, work will start on the westbound side.

Richardson’s annual pavement crack sealing program also began on Sept. 29, with crews starting on Campbell Road from Westshore Drive to Waterview Drive. Temporary lane closures will be in place, the release states.