Dallas’ first H-E-B draws opposition and support...and more news

Efforts to open Dallas’ first H-E-B store are drawing… opposition. A move to rezone the property to pave the way for the popular store is turning into a familiar zoning fight between neighbors who would like to see the grocery store and those who worry the new development will increase flooding and traffic on the already congested roads. In other news, sprawling across nearly 27 square miles, DFW International Airport is one of the largest in the world. It is serviced by 34 airlines that provide nonstop flights to more than 250 destinations, including domestic and international. That includes the newest, Royal Jordanian Air, which announced at the beginning of September it would start flying to Jordan’s capital, Amman, next May; Eddie García is taking a five-figure pay cut to return to North Texas and head Fort Worth’s police force; and Plano leaders voted unanimously Monday to raise the city’s tax rate for the first time in 16 years, anticipating increased costs amid slowing growth and adopting a nearly $800 million budget. The city’s tax rate has held steady at 41.76 cents per $100 of assessed property valuations for three years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices