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Saturday, August 2nd, 2025
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Good morning, Plano. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 2nd of August.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Russell Stoneback is a former UT Dallas professor who turns space data into art at his Plano office—his software OMMBV changes magnetic field data into bright color images. His work was used by NASA and aims to show that science can be beautiful—mixing exact data with striking designs. The Dallas Morning News
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Local shoppers in Plano can use online tools to check price history and verify that back-to-school discounts are truly the best deals. Experts advise spreading purchases over time and using sales circulars to compare offers ahead of the tax-free holiday starting August 8—ensuring better savings for everyone. NBC DFW
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ DART board chairman Gary Slagel sent a letter on August 1 asking seven member cities including Plano to adopt resolutions for General Mobility Program funds and to agree not to support any legislation that cuts DART funding, with a deadline set for August 31. Some local officials criticized the letter’s tone while others expressed support, and DART is reviewing options to lessen the impact on its riders. KERA
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Medical City Plano earned global recognition for its ECMO therapy program by receiving the Platinum Level Center of Excellence Award. The accolade confirmed the hospital's dedication to advanced lifesaving treatments. Plano Star Courier
SPORTS NEWS
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