City Council reviews 10.365 million capital improvements plan
The City Council examines a 10.365 million capital improvements program with 3.35 million for streets and drainage 2.28 million for parks 1.47 million for facilities and 3.265 million for water and sewer financed by bonds. Controversy centers on expansion of the Municipal Building a west Plano city hall library parks and timing of projects with a special meeting set tonight.
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David Griffin
Robert Ellis
West Plano
West Side
Norman Whitsitt
Griffin
FM 544
Westwood Dr
Independence Pkwy
Shiloh Rd
Dallas North Pkwy
Jupiter Rd
Chrysler Blvd
Dallas North
Avenue N
Parker Rd
Preston Rd
18Th St
Avenue K
Avenue P
TP&L Expands Plano Service With New Substations
TP and Light Co plans two new substations to serve northwest Plano as part of a 1977 construction program totaling 299.4 million dollars. The company also seeks a rate increase from the Plano City Council on Monday night January 24, which would raise revenues by about 135 million.
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Texas Power & Light Co
Plano
Tp&l
Jim Taylor
Taylor
Northwest
Texas Public Utility Commission
Mike Newman
Substations Planned For Northwest Area
A 34 percent rate increase proposal tied to new substations in the northwest area is likely to be suspended for 120 days by the Texas Public Utility Commission. The expenditure aims to meet growing customer demands as part of the companys long term plan.
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Texas Public Utility Commission
Carter Inauguration Promises A New Spirit For America
In a simple oath Carter pledges a new spirit and dedication as he becomes the 39th president. He urges moderation to protect resources while vowing to battle poverty, ignorance, and injustice. The day includes the oath by Chief Justice Burger and Mondale’s swearing in, followed by a long parade and celebratory events.
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Washington
UPI
Jimmy Carter
Republic
Georgia
Carter
Lillian
United States
Warren Burger
Walter Mondale
Thomas O'Neill
U.S
America
Ford
Pennsylvania Avenue
U.S. Capitol
White House
Baton Rouge
Jimmy
President
Plano Police Report No Accidents Tuesday
Plano was accident free Tuesday according to police reports. Officers arrested four people including a 14 year old for aggravated assault and three adults for driving while intoxicated. Police handled 34 calls and logged five thefts plus burglary and criminal mischief cases.
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Plano
Dallas Police Dept
Louise Sherrill Seeks Reelection To Plano City Council
Plano candidates filed for the April 2 election for Places 1 3 and 5. Louise Sherrill 61 filed seeking reelection for Place 3 with 25 voter signatures. Warner Richeson also filed for Place 5 while Robert Ellis declines. Absentee voting March 14 29 at Municipal Building.
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Louise Sherrill
Sherrill
Valley Creek Dr
Plano
Jack Hatchell
Rate Hike Suspended By Parker
Parker City Council held a public hearing on a proposed rate increase by Texas Power and Light Co. TP and L manager Jim Taylor defended the increase and answered questions. The council voted to suspend the rise for 120 days and set an April 2 city election at Corinth Church with incumbents Leon Mellon Bill Wade and Tim Loomis up for reelection. The next meeting is Feb 1.
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Parker
Texas Power & Light Co
Tp&l
Jim Taylor
Corinth Church
Leon Mellon
Bill Wade
Tim Loomis
Parker City
Prisoner Released By Court
A McKinney woman freed by the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals after almost four years in Collin County Jail. Donna Turner, held since 1973 on a drug charge, was ordered released Wednesday because the trial court suppressed evidence favorable to her defense and denied her right to cross examine witnesses.
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McKinney
Collin County
Texas Court of Criminal Appeals
Donna Turner
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Los
Whiffletree
Pittman Creek
Ammie Wilson
Schell Park
Blue Ridge Trail
Ranier Rd
Chisholm Trail
Copper Creek
Bureau of Outdoor Recreation
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Northwest Area
Texas
State of Texas
Texas Power & Light
New Mexico
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