Welcome to
Plano City News
, your weekly update
on what's happening in the City of Plano.
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Changes Coming to Online Water Bill Payments
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On Thursday, Dec. 12, when you go online to pay your water utility bill, you'll see the screen above. We’ve changed credit card processors and made improvements to better serve you. Your confirmation email also looks different and comes from
noreply@plano.gov
. The email might initially go to your spam or clutter folder, so check for it after the change is made Dec. 12. If you have any questions, contact our
Customer and Utility Services
team at 972-941-7105.
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Light Up Your Tree with Renewable Energy
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Looking for a new electricity contract this holiday season or for the new year? Did you know you can choose a 100% renewable energy plan? Renewable energy plans are cost-competitive with traditional plans – so you might save money!
When you make the switch to clean energy, enter for the chance to gift yourself a FREE Nest thermostat. Submit proof of your new contract by Tuesday, Dec. 31 and you'll be entered to win an energy-saving thermostat.
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DART Approves Funding Plano Street Repairs
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The
Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART)
Board approved interlocal agreements for street repairs and technical assistance with Richardson, Plano and Dallas County on Nov. 12.
DART’s Street Repair Policy was amended in 1997 to develop a street repair process to select projects based on budgets and DART’s Twenty-Year Financial Plan.
Plano projects, totaling $205,533, include:
- Continuous sidewalk on both sides of Plano Parkway where missing or left out from previous development projects
- Design for roadway, sidewalk and driveway improvements along Plano Parkway between Independence Parkway and Alma Drive
- A hike and bike trail on the south side of the roadway on Plano Parkway
- Installation of sidewalks with improved traffic and pedestrian railings on three bridges
- Updates to four DART bus stops along the trail
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Pet Proof Your House this Holiday
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While busy making festive plans for the holidays, don't forget to include your pets. A little precaution and prevention makes a happy time for everyone. Some common holiday pet hazards include:
- Bones: Turkey and chicken leave a lot of tantalizing bones, but don't feed them to your pet. Beware of steak bones too. Small bones or chips can lodge in the throat, stomach and intestinal tract.
- Fat: Wonderful potato latkes (watch the hot oil), gravies and poultry skin cause severe gastrointestinal upset.
- Holiday plants: Holly and mistletoe are poisonous. The lovely poinsettia may not be truly poisonous, but its milky white sap and leaves cause severe gastric distress. With so many hybrid varieties available each year, the best approach is to keep the plants out of your pet's reach.
- Electrical cords: Holiday lights mean more electrical cords for kittens and puppies to chew. Be sure cords are secured and out of the way.
- Candles: Lighted candles should never be left unattended, especially when at kitty's eye level or puppy's chewing zone. An exuberant tail or a swat of a paw, and hot wax quickly becomes disastrous. Anchor candles securely.
- Pine needles: Check around holiday trees frequently. Ingested pine needles can puncture your pet's intestines if sharp enough.
- Holiday tree: Make sure your tree is well secured. If you have a climbing cat or a large dog with a happy tail, anchor the top of the tree to the wall with strong cord or rope. Preservatives, often used in the water of a tree stand, cause gastric upset. Be sure it is not accessible. Avoid sugar and aspirin additives in the water as well.
- Ornaments: Sharp or breakable ornaments, dreidels and even aluminum foil should be kept out of reach. String objects, especially tinsel and ribbons, are to be safeguarded at all costs. They are thin and sharp and can wrap around intestines or ball up in the stomach.
- Stress and company: Make sure your pets have collars and tags on in case of escape. Provide a special quiet place with a blanket and fresh water for your pets to retreat to when the festivities get too stressful.
Happy holidays from your
Plano Animal Shelter
! We look forward to helping you find a new furry family member in the new year.
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Ends Monday, Dec. 23
Plano Animal Shelter
4028 W. Plano Pkwy.
If you need a kitten to go with your mittens or cat to go with your hat, the Plano Animal Shelter can help you accessorize. Cat and kitten adoptions are only $20 per animal.
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Friday, Dec. 6, 5-9:30 p.m.
Tree lighting at 7 p.m.
Haggard Park
901 E. 15th St.
It's a holiday celebration with a Victorian twist! Join Santa and Scrooge for photos. Enjoy free s'mores from Central Market. Sample several warm beverages on the 1418 Coffee & Cocoa Walk. Dine at the Feaster's Fare with lots of delicious options, including Pizza Hut and many more. Vote for your favorite decorations on the Trimmed Tree Trail, ride in a horse-drawn carriage and sled down the ice slide.
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Friday, Dec. 6
Closure 1:30 p.m.-12 a.m.
- East 15th Street between H Avenue and K Avenue
- H Avenue between 15th Street and 16th Street
- 16th Street between H Avenue and I Avenue
- I Avenue between 14th Street and 15th Street (local and residential traffic permitted)
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Saturday, Dec. 7
The winter/spring session runs from Jan. through May 2020.
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Thursday, Dec. 12
11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
During this short period, the Customer and Utility Services payment counter is closed.
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It’s official! Plano is a bronze-level Bicycle Friendly Community. We are one of only 12 Texas communities recognized by the League of of American Bicyclists. Our thanks to the Plano Bicycle Association, BikeDFW and LegacyConnect for helping with our renewal application.
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