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News: According to a new report issued by the Census Bureau, Plano is now the most affluent Big City in the nation. The Census Bureau's Income, Earnings and Poverty Data from the 2007 American Community Survey is out this week and it indicates that Plano's median household income rose 10 percent last year to more than $84,000. San Jose, California came in second at $77,000. Anchorage and San Francisco are tie for third at $68,000, and San Diego came in fifth with $61,000. Plano Assistant City Manager Frank Turner is pleased with the ranking among cities with a population of 250,000 or more. But he says Plano's population is made up of many more people than simply the wealthy. Turner states that "Plano is a very diverse community, not only in terms of income and family composition, but ethnically and racially it is a very diverse community, as well. And it's becoming more diverse as time goes on." Turner says affluence does not mean problem-free. He says affordable housing is a big concern in Plano. The city budget, up for approval September 8, avoids a tax hike, but includes 50 layoffs - 43 full time and seven part-time. Home Inspection Tips For Buyers In The Foreclosure AgeAs many people are looking to take advantage of the opportunities in the current housing market, they need to be aware of the some of the more unusual pitfalls that accompany the current situation. Foreclosed homes can present questions that would not normally be of much concern when buying a new Submitted on Aug 01, 2008 ... Read entire article.
Diodes Inc. Planning Plano MoveDallas based manufacturer Diodes Inc. has announced plans to move its headquarters to Plano. This shift to the Legacy area should create at least 110 high-paying jobs during the next four years. The Plano City Council on June 9 approved an incentives package for Diodes that gives the company a Submitted on Jun 20, 2008 ... Read entire article.
Dallas Ranks 35th GloballyIt took MasterCard two tries to figure out that Dallas is an international business hub. The Metroplex, unranked in the credit card firm's first study of cities of international business influence, ranked No. 35 of 75 in the most recent edition. Houston placed 34th, and was No. 22 in the initial Submitted on Jun 12, 2008 ... Read entire article.
DFW Schools Among Nations BestTwo Dallas schools made the top 10 of Newsweek magazine's annual ranking of the nation's best high schools. In the magazine's latest issue on newsstands Monday, Talented and Gifted, a Dallas magnet school, landed the No. 2 spot. Science and Engineering Magnet, which shares a building with Submitted on May 20, 2008 ... Read entire article.
Frisco's Population Tops 100K"Are we there yet?" That's the question many residents, business owners and even reporters have been asking for weeks, and they're not inquiring about the next rest stop. In fact, it's just the opposite. As anticipated this year, 100,000 plus people now call the City of Frisco home! "People Submitted on May 08, 2008 ... Read entire article.
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