Prepare for Oct. 1 Rate Increases 

Changes are coming to monthly utility bills beginning Sunday, Oct. 1. Rates are going up for water, sewer and trash collection.

A 6% water and 3% wastewater (sewer) rate increase for residential customers is part of the 2023-24 City of Plano budget. The increase is a pass-through cost from the North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD).

A resident who uses 10,000 gallons of water, 5,000 gallons of wastewater and a 95-gallon cart will see about $8.50 more on their City of Plano bill.

Residential Water Rates

Water charges consist of two components – base rate and consumption.

Residential Sewer Rates

Sewer charges consist of two components – base rate and consumption.

Monthly sewer charges are calculated based on your winter consumption, which is known as your Winter Quarter Average (WQA), visit our website for details. Fix dripping faucets and leaky toilet flappers to help lower your wastewater use. Learn about other ways to save water with Live Green in Plano.

Residential Trash Collection Rates

An increase in the residential collection rates was necessary to offset escalating operational costs. The charge on your bill will be: 

Visit plano.gov/recycling for tips to help you become a better recycler. Remember, large empty boxes can be placed with your weekly yard trimmings.

For non-residential rates and other meter-based rates, go to the website.

Log in and view your last bill at Plano.gov/WaterBill.

Challenge Yourself and your Neighbors to Fall into Fitness!

Need help to get moving this Fall? Participate in some friendly competition between neighborhoods for this year’s title of Plano’s Fittest Neighborhood. Register for the Fall into Fitness competition through Saturday, Oct. 7. Then pick up the pace and your fitness game all October during the contest.

Any physical activity qualifies, so motivate your neighbors to run, bike, lift, play or just be active. Winners will be recognized at Plano’s Neighborhood Summit Pre-Mixer on Thursday, Nov. 9 at 6:30 pm at Pie Tap. Prizes include fitness swag, Plano Recreation Center Memberships for individual winners and best of all…bragging rights for the rest of the year!

Contact BEST Neighborhoods at 972-208-8150 to learn how to register your neighborhood to participate in this and other fun neighborhood events hosted year-round by the City of Plano.

Plan to Attend the Thriving Communities Resource Fair 

The Plano Police Department Victim Services Unit invites you to the Thriving Communities Resource Fair on Tuesday, Sept. 26. Meet with local social service agencies at this family-friendly event for assistance with several individual and household needs. All services are free: 

• Service organizations on-site for housing, employment, financial, mental health, medical and legal support
• Registration assistance for SNAP, TANF and Medicaid
• COVID vaccines
• Box of non-perishable food per family, while supplies last (bring photo ID)
• Professional headshots

Thriving Communities Resource Fair 

Tuesday, Sept. 26, 5-8 pm 

Plano Event Center

2000 E. Spring Creek Pkwy. 

No registration is required. Join PPD, Minnie’s Food Pantry, Credit Union of Texas and Health Services of North Texas. 

5 Planoites Selected as Young Texan Ambassadors of Keep Texas Beautiful

Keep Texas Beautiful (KTB) recently announced its third cohort of Youth Texan Ambassadors, who will serve from September 2023 through May 2024. Among the 48 Ambassadors, age 15-25, five are from Plano. These amazing volunteers are keeping our Texas community clean and beautiful. As ambassadors, they commit to a year of service and host at least one litter cleanup, complete one community project, promote their efforts on social media, attend educational workshops hosted by KTB and spread awareness about the importance of litter prevention.

Join us in congratulating:

• Shreya Halbe (12th grade) 
• Saanvi Sita Mylavarapu (11th grade)  
• Alisha Senghani (11th grade) 
• Ishika Kothari (11th grade) 
• Archana Annampedu (10th grade)  

The volunteer ambassadors plan to volunteer over the next year with the Live Green in Plano Volunteer Program. “We are excited to work with these youth and incorporate their perspective into the events we are hosting”, says Sarah Luxton, Sustainability and Environmental Education Division supervisor for the City of Plano. “Their passion is contagious and makes a real difference in our community.”  

H-E-B | Central Market Plano Balloon Festival

Thursday, Sept. 21 through Sunday, Sept. 24

Oak Point Park / Red Tail Pavilion

2801 E. Spring Creek Pkwy.

This is a cashless event, so be prepared with a credit card, debit card or Apple Pay.

Street Closures:

Spring Creek Parkway between Jupiter Road and Parker Road

Tuesday, Sept. 19 at 10 am - Sunday, Sept. 24 at 3 pm

Los Rios Boulevard between Jupiter and Parker Road

Friday, Sept. 22 and Saturday, Sept. 23, 6-9 pm

Find the schedule, ticket and parking details at planoballoonfest.org.

Are You Hosting a National Night Out Party?

Tuesday, Oct 3

National Night Out is a great opportunity for citizens and law enforcement to partner up against crime.

It is designed to:

• Heighten crime and drug prevention awareness
• Generate support and participation in crime prevention efforts
• Strengthen neighborhood spirit and police community relations
• Let criminals know that neighborhoods are informed and vigilant

Be sure to register your neighborhood gathering with the Plano Police Crime Prevention Unit.

Contact 972-941-2431 or CrimePrevention@Plano.gov.

Peek Inside Assembly Park

The new Assembly Park development located at Spring Creek and K Avenue in Plano is almost complete!

In this special video, we take you inside the transformation of the old Plano Market Square site to see the re-envisioned Assembly Park development. 

Assembly Park will bring visitors and neighbors:⁠

• Outdoor fitness and yoga⁠
• Kid-friendly programming and activities⁠
• Live music⁠
• Nighttime movies on the lawn⁠
• Something for everyone⁠

Subscribe to our YouTube channel for more videos like this. 

Peanut Butter Drive Reminder

The North Texas Food Bank still needs help to meet the goal of $275,000 and 125,000 pounds of peanut butter to help feed hungry children and families.

Participants can donate jars of peanut butter virtually by visiting our virtual Peanut Butter Drive, or physically by collecting peanut butter and dropping it off at NTFB or a registered drop-off location.

Learn how to donate during September.

Celebrate #DART40th - Plano Then and Now

In September 1984, DART began express bus service between downtown Dallas and Plano, adding local bus service a year later. In 1989, DART opened the West Plano Transit Center (now named for community leader Jack Hatchell), followed by the East Plano Transit Center in 1992. In 2012, DART opened the Northwest Plano Park & Ride, a bus-only facility designed to serve the westernmost area of the city.

Today, Plano has two light rail stations, two park-and-ride facilities, six bus routes and six GoLink zones. DART is currently building two Silver Line stations at Shiloh Road and 12th Street. The agency will also construct its first aerial infill station at 12th Street Station.

Learn more about the first 40 years of DART and how you can celebrate too.

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