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PISD staff receives 3 percent pay raise: Changes also made to teacher's starting salaries
Plano ISD employees will receive a 3 percent pay raise during the 2012-2013 school year in an effort to keep their salaries competitive with neighboring districts.
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Outside law firm brought into arts center discussions
The Arts Center of North Texas' days have appeared to be numbered since the project failed to meet its six-month funding goals earlier this year. The lack of private funding and corporate sponsorships has forced the project into limbo while the three owner cities decide how to proceed.
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Leaving on a high note: Plano fire chief retires after 37 years of service
After nearly six years at the helm of the Plano Fire Department, Chief Hugo Esparza announced his retirement on Tuesday, effective July 2.
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Local experts discuss women's health: Closure of clinics increases work load on remaining providers
While the battle over state funding for Planned Parenthood and the future of the Women's Health Program will be decided in a courtroom, the impacts of the judge's decision could be felt in Plano and other Collin County cities.
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State dealt blow in federal court: Judge bans Texas from cutting funding to Planned Parenthood
Women's health care has become a hot topic in Texas after a federal court issued an order blocking the state from de-funding Planned Parenthood until a trial can be held and the issue can be further examined.