Plano among fastest growing cities in Dallas Fort Worth area
A North Central Texas Council of Governments study ranks Plano as a top growth city in the metroplex. Over five years Plano grew about 16 percent, with Lewisville ahead at 17.2 percent. city officials will vote to designate an official population of 40 343 based on the study and January 1 estimates.
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Plano
Dallas- Fort Worth Metroplex
North Central Texas
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Nctocg
Aid Sought For Blaze Victims Willie George Family
A fire on FM 544 west of Plano destroyed the Willie George family home and all belongings. Mrs. Jim Hollis requests clothing furniture and household items, with pickup or drop off via 424-6961 or 242-7316. The family stays with relatives in Lewisville, awaiting help.
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Willie George
Plano
Jim Hollis
1400
Ave. R
Daily Star-Courier
Georges
L.L. Luman
Rt. 3
Lewisville
Plano Growth Highlights in DFW Metroplex Population Study
NCTCOG estimates place Plano as the second fastest growing area in the Dallas Fort Worth region. The report uses housing unit methods and census data to project 1975 occupancy, family size, and total population across single, multi family, and mobile home housing, noting overall 13 percent regional growth and suburbanization trends.
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Plano
Dfw Metroplex
Nctcog
Census Bureau
Collin County
Gordons to Run Colorado Guest Ranch With Family
Plano natives Jim and Kent Gordon plan to move from Dallas after Jim's 1956 Plano High School graduation. They will sell their CPA practice, relocate with families, and operate Tumbling River Ranch southwest of Denver near Grant and Geneva Park. The ranch sits at about 9000 feet in a valley within a national forest, offering hunting, fishing, skiing, and horseback riding.
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Jim
Kent Gordon
Plano High School
Dallas
Brother Kent
Colorado
Gordons
Tumbling River Ranch
Denver
Grant
Geneva Park
Gordon
Plano
Murphy
Kent
L.D
Bud) Gordon
Cooperation Council and P Z Meet to Cement City Roles
The Planning and Zoning Commission and the City Council held a Wednesday work session to strengthen ties and plan future meetings with appointive boards. Mayor Norman Whitsitt announced an emergency session creation of the 1975 Board of Equalization and approved five appointments. A report by the Planning and Engineering Dept reviewed zoning status relative to the comprehensive plan and population estimates. discussions covered possible rezoning of city property near Shiloh Pump Station on FM 544 East, right of way needs, side yard rules, and attorney attendance at meetings.
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Planning and Zoning Commission
Board of Equalization
Joe Bob Price
Harald Savage
Ernest Reichell
James Sides
James Robinson
Commission
Plano
Shiloh
Center to Keep Going at Plano Day Care Center
Plano Day Care Center seeks ongoing operation through summer amid money struggles. Board aims to stay open year round to stabilize enrollment for 31 students, with funding from United Way and donations. Donut sales from St Marks Church pledge 50 monthly. requests for air conditioner and regular contributions. Located at 1111 Ave H, openings for 35 children, call 424 1121 for info.
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Lewis Doerr
St. Mark’s Catholic Church
St. Marks
Plano
Mike Newman
Nelda Whitehead
Plano Day Care Center
United Way
St. Marks Catholic Church
Center
L.B. Showalter
John Hightower
Ave. H
Weather outlook for Friday with clouds and thundershowers
The National Weather Service forecasts a cloudy Friday with a chance of thundershowers. Temperatures are expected to rise from the high 50s to the high 70s.
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