10 Aug 1976
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Newspaper
Plano Daily Star Courier
Location
Plano, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1976
Page
1
Plano faces a $6.8 million budget with a tentative 12 cent tax rise and 75 cent garbage rate jump. The plan raises code enforcement and zoning fees about 15 percent to fund operations and debt service, aiming to keep the rate near 87 cents but still higher than current levels.
The Irving council approved an emergency ordinance imposing General Telephone Co rates in Irving after the firm pressed for immediate Plano rate increases. The ordinance raises residential lines to 9.40, two party lines to 7, four party lines stay at 6.30, residential extensions to 1.50, business lines to 25.15, with a sliding scale toward an average 33.62 for key lines. Garland rates: 9.60 for residential, while other charges shift modestly. The move accompanies zoning actions and bids on local road projects and a new SF-2 subdivision.
Monty Bristo founder of the Plantation Massage Parlor on Preston Road was shot at about 6 pm Monday after an argument over back wages. An 18 year old former employee and a woman companion fled. the former surrendered early today. The shooter remains at large.
Plano Senior High and Armstrong Middle School set different pick up and registration dates as principals announce master schedules. Seniors at Plano begin class selection August 18 with juniors following August 19.
Collin County Commissioners approved a new tax roll showing the valuation rising by about 300 million dollars bringing the total to 525.54 million. County Judge Nathan White said the state rate remains 12 cents per 100, while the county rate of 1.35 could drop due to higher valuations. Various items were approved including road surface work for 73 thousand, election judges for November, and a basic phone system for the new courthouse.
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