Annexation hearing set by council in Plano
Public testimony will be taken at Monday night’s City Council meeting on annexation and zoning of 37.4 acres in far west Plano. Herman Lay seeks Light Industrial 1 zoning on the site at FM 544 and Addison Rd with a public hearing on a Texas Power & Light substation on Spring Creek Pkwy Estates West VII. The station sits on TP&L’s 250 foot easement as councilmen are expected to approve an ordinance.
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Williams High School Choir Sings One Cent Sound Sale
Williams High School choir students host a One-Cent Sound Sale on Monday May 23 at 7:30 p.m. in the school auditorium featuring concert choir girls choir Unity Singers and instrumentalists with a varied program. Final choir performance of the year with four superior ratings in contest. Admission is one penny.
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Two Prisoners Escape Collin County Jail
In Collin County two inmates Levell Collins and Terry Winton escaped early Tuesday after using hacksaw blades to cut bars from a jail window. Sheriff Jerry Burton said the break occurred between 1 and 4 am and that all available officers are pursuing leads. Collins awaited transfer to Huntsville State Prison for a 25 year term for aggravated burglary. Winton had just been re indicted on a burglary appeal.
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Collin County Earns Higher Incomes Amid Inflation Woes
Collin County residents fared better financially than 15 years earlier as incomes rose despite three recessions. Average household income grew from 4155 in 1960 to 13449 by last year while retail spending jumped from 42172000 to 155623000, reflecting higher wages and more women in the workforce. The study notes real spendable income increased, boosting purchases of TVs cars sporting goods and appliances.
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Plano Schools End Year Amid Summer Break Plan
Plano teachers close out the term at 2 30 p m Friday signaling summer vacation for 17 275 students. Staff will stay Saturday for final recordkeeping before a August 24 return across 21 district schools including Saigling Elementary in far west Plano, the newest campus due for completion this summer.
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Plano PD reports crime rate down in April figures
Plano Police Department reports a 13 percent drop in April crimes from 1976 to 1977 and a larger decline in crime rate despite a 16 percent population rise. Total offenses fell from 206 to 179 with 188 arrests in April 1977, including 56 juveniles and 132 adults.
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McKinney Collin County to hear road plan study and courthouse bids
The Collin County Commissioners meet Monday at 9 a.m. in the McKinney courthouse. After reviewing last week’s minutes and finances, Ken Esmond presents an engineering study proposal for a county road plan. They will consider bids for carpeting, furnishings, and related items for the new courthouse and jail, with an executive session on personnel at the end.
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Final Exam Schedule Set For Three Schools This Week
Final exams run Wednesday through Friday for Senior High Williams and Vines students. Zero period to Seventh period exams are scheduled with specific time blocks for each campus and day, cafeterias open for exam days.
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