DTX-RIC: Impact 9/3/2025

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$2 million road work to start on Renner, Belt Line, 2 other Richardson roads

Sections of four Richardson roads are set for pavement repairs starting this month.

What you need to know: Richardson City Council approved $2.02 million of concrete repairs for sections of Renner Road, Belt Line Road, Melrose Road and Floyd Road during its Aug. 25 meeting.

The repairs will include removing existing pavement, performing full-depth concrete repairs where required and constructing new concrete pavement.

 
now open
Chocolate Drip Cafe offers gelato, more in Richardson

Chocolate Drip Cafe is now open in Richardson

What they offer: The restaurant offers a variety of croissant sandwiches, crepes, pancakes and waffles and house-made gelato.

 
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Collin College board maintains tax rate for FY 2025-26

Collin County residents will be paying the same property tax rate to Collin College for fiscal year 2025-26.

The gist: The college’s board of trustees unanimously approved a tax rate of $0.08122 per $100 valuation during an Aug. 26 board meeting. This is the fourth year in a row the college has operated at this tax rate, according to Collin County tax records.

 
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6 new restaurants now open, coming soon in Plano

Check out six recently opened or soon to open places to eat in Plano.

Now open
Fujiya Ramen

The menu features a variety of ramen dishes including chicken, vegetable and spicy miso. Sushi options include regular rolls, specialty rolls, sushi and sashimi. Additionally, fried rice, spring rolls, shrimp tempura and more are available.

  • Opened Aug. 6
  • 3421 E. Renner Road, Ste. 102, Plano

Paris Baguette
The eatery’s menu includes cakes, tarts, donuts and other sweet options. Savory items like buffalo chicken and ranch pizzetta, four cheese quiche and crab meat croquette are also available. Non-baked goods include salads, sandwiches and wraps. The drink menu features hot, iced and frozen beverages.
  • Opened Aug. 6
  • 3420 K Ave., Ste. 100, Plano

 

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