The Plano Mayor and City Council will gather with residents of District 2 on Thursday, Dec. 8 for a Neighborhood Roundtable discussion from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Tom Muehlenbeck Recreation Center, 5801 W. Parker Road. The meeting focuses on District 2; however, all Plano residents are welcome to participate. Light refreshments will be served. […]
(Plano) Join the City of Plano and Elliott’s Hardware for a free Do-It-Yourself Energy Efficiency Workshop. Participants will learn simple techniques to save money and make their home more energy efficient. Plano residents will receive an energy Efficiency Tool Kit (one per household). Non-residents are welcome to attend this educational program, but will not receive a toolkit. […]
Round up the hidden treasures in your garage, closets and attic and bring them to the one day drop-off collection event from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12 at Clark High School, 523 W. Spring Creek Parkway in Plano. Items should be clean and in good condition. It’s part of Texas Recycles Day. For more […]
(Plano) Take advantage of low-cost vaccinations, micro-chipping and informative presentations by veterinarians, trainers and groomers at the second annual Plano Pet Palooza, the education and health fair benefiting the Plano Animal Shelter. There is no charge for admission to this special event, which will be from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12 at the Plano […]
(Plano/Wylie) In-Sync Exotics Wildlife Rescue and Education Center will host its third annual Tiger Trot on Saturday, Nov. 19 at Oak Point Amphitheater, 2801 E. Spring Creek Parkway in Plano. The one-mile walk (dogs welcome) and 5K Fun Run is hosted in memory of In-Sync’s many rescued exotic cats that have “crossed the Rainbow Bridge.” The […]
Experience the Plano Community Band in concert with Geoff Gallante – the 11-year-old trumpet sensation whose credits include performances in 27 states and with five military ensembles. He’s also appeared on the “Tonight Show with Jay Leno,” NBC’s “Today” show, at the Kennedy Center and the White House. The concert is at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, […]
(Richardson) Eisemann Center Presents proudly welcomes The Midtown Men to the Eisemann Center stage at 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 27. This special concert tour reunites four stars from the original cast of Broadway’s Jersey Boys. Cast members including Tony Award-winner Christian Hoff, Michael Longoria, Daniel Reichard and Tony Award nominee J. Robert Spencer, star in this one-of-a-kind […]
(Plano) For the fourth consecutive year, the Plano Convention & Visitors Bureau has been named the Best Destination Marketing Organization by Texas Meetings + Events magazine. The award was presented during a recent reception hosted by the magazine at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio. Accepting the award was Mark Thompson, director […]
(Plano) Fire crews rescued a 61-year-old woman from her burning home Tuesday morning, Sept. 13. The woman was home alone and called 9-1-1 herself, but was unable to give her address or make her way from the home. When the first fire engine from Plano’s Fire Station 12 arrived at the home in the 3800 block […]
(Plano) The City of Plano recently announced the hiring of Jim Parrish as Human Resources Director, effective Oct. 3. Parrish’s prior service includes Deputy City Manager for the City of McKinney; Human Resources Director and Assistant Human Resources Director for the City of Amarillo; and service in the finance area for the City of Amarillo. He […]