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DART officials review withdrawal city proposals as special election approaches

With several cities now considering withdrawal elections, DART and city officials are discussing city proposals that could lead cities to cancel their upcoming elections.

Since Plano City Council voted to call the special election, nearly half of DART’s 13 member cities have now scheduled withdrawal elections, including Highland Park, University Park, Irving, Farmers Branch and Addison.

What happened: At their Jan. 27 meeting, DART officials reviewed proposals from Plano and other cities as part of ongoing talks over service levels, funding and governance. Plano officials have submitted two agreements that could lead the city to cancel its upcoming special election.

Plano’s two written proposals include:

  • A rail-focused transit agreement submitted in November
  • A draft interlocal agreement submitted Jan. 13 that would modify DART’s general mobility program funds

Some context: Lee said staff will compile an estimate of the total financial impact of the various city proposals for future board consideration.

What's next? DART will also be holding a series of community meetings in February and March to discuss potential service changes.

 
CI Business
Check out 5 restaurants now open, coming soon in Plano

Check out five new places to eat in Plano now open or coming soon.

Now open

Pappalecco
The menu features coffee, pastries, gelato and light bites like salads and sandwiches. This is the eatery’s first location in Texas, and its fourth location overall.

  • Opened Jan. 10
  • 1009 14th St., Ste. 600, Plano

Kirin Court
The restaurant, which also has a location in Richardson, serves a variety of Chinese dishes including dim sum, soups, Mongolian beef, baked pork rib with tangy fruit sauce, orange chicken, Beijing duck, salty and spicy diced fried tofu, sauteed fillet of grouper and more. Other menu items include hot pot and sizzling plate dishes as well as rice and noodle options.
  • Opened Nov. 25
  • 1301 Custer Road, Ste. 850, Plano

 
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Selda Bakery brings pastries, all-day food to Richardson

Selda Bakery soft-opened in Richardson on Jan. 20, serving all-day food and a variety of European and Turkish pastries, from honey-covered baklava to savory pide. The bakery is open from 7 a.m. to 2 a.m., serving food like omelettes, waffles, grilled salmon and salads in addition to pastries.

Selda Bakery is part of the Selda restaurant group, which operates five other restaurants in Dallas and San Antonio, including Selda Doner, a Turkish street food restaurant located next to the bakery. The bakery is planning a grand opening next month.

  • Opened Jan. 20
  • 101 S. Coit Road, Ste. 10, Richardson
 
transportation tuesday
Check out 5 transportation projects around Dallas-Fort Worth

Stay informed on five road projects happening in Collin County and Tarrant County. 

Collin County

1. Allen road safety projects 

The project: The city of Allen is using Texas Department of Transportation grant funds to improve 16 intersections. 

The update: Only three intersections have not been completed, but work on all three will begin in February. The three remaining intersections to be improved will be Century Parkway and Bethany Drive, Greenville Avenue and Bethany Drive, and Greenville Avenue and Main Street. 

  • Timeline: Work on the remaining three projects is expected to finish up in the fall. 
  • Cost: $4.6 million for all 16 projects
  • Funding source: TxDOT

2. First Street widening

Project: First Street will be widened from a two-lane rural roadway to a four-lane divided suburban roadway between Dallas North Tollway and Coleman Street. The project includes concrete curb and gutter roadway, underground drainage improvements, and water line.

Update: The project is in the preconstruction phase.
  • Timeline: spring 2026-fall 2027
  • Cost: $27.79 million
  • Funding source: town of Prosper 
 
What's Happening at CI
Real estate, networking and prizes: Community Impact's InCIder Hour heading to DFW on Feb. 17

The overview: As Community Impact enters its third decade, it’s returning to its roots of growth and deeper reader connections. The “Patron” program, which began in 2020 by reader demand, has relaunched as InCIder.

“This relaunch represents our renewed commitment to readers who support our local news,” CEO John Garrett said. “Beyond funding great journalism, we also want to reward our InCIders and build deeper connections with them, creating a true sense of community around the work we do.”

Event details: As part of the new program, Community Impact is hosting InCIder Hours across the state, events designed to celebrate and engage the company’s top supporters.

DFW’s first InCIder Hour will take place from 5:30-7 p.m. Feb. 17 at Community Impact’s DFW headquarters, 3803 Parkwood Blvd., Ste. 500, Frisco.

Guests will have the opportunity to network with fellow InCIders, meet Community Impact staff and attend a moderated real estate-focused panel.

Become an InCIder today to get your invite! We’ll see you there.
 

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