Recent restaurant updates: Subs, baked goods, ice cream incoming
Sub sandwiches in far east Plano. A cult-followed bakery in Legacy East. Another location for a local ice cream favorite in North Plano.
Mayor Muns visits SK Signet headquarters in Seoul
Mayor Muns and City Manager Mark Israelson toured the facilities and discussed future collaboration, according to a news release.
KERA: Texas school districts could spend millions to comply with new bus seat belt law
Only 216 of Plano ISD’s 314 school buses comply with this law. They say retrofitting the rest would cost $6.6 million.
Plano ISD opens applications for new virtual learning option
A webinar for interested parents and guardians will take place on Monday, April 13 at 6 p.m. Applications close April 30.
Plano teens join other students for mental health conference
The Grant Halliburton foundation was one of three mental health-centered organizations to host the Peer-to-Peer Youth Mental Health Conference.
Plano Public Library wins award at Texas library conference
Plano Public Library’s Work Experience Program launched five years ago to provide hands-on training for adults with disabilities.
Impractical Jokers’ Murr is coming to Mic Drop this weekend
There will be four showings, including April 10 at 7 and 9 p.m. and April 11 at 7 and 9 p.m. General admission is $42.50, and VIP is $59.50.
PHOTOS: Prestonwood Court’s Russian tortoise returns from hibernation
Senior living community Prestonwood Court recently celebrated the post-hibernation return of their rather atypical…
ArtCentre to feature month-long AP student artwork installation
The exhibit can be viewed from April 9 to April 30 at the ArtCentre of Plano, located at 902 E. 16th St., Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Plano Scout builds pet food pantry for Humane Society
Pet food donations are urgently needed, The Humane Society of Dallas County says. The organization’s food wish list is available online.
Plano restauranteurs donate $148k to NTFB
FB Society is behind Plano’s Legacy Food Hall, Haywire, Whiskey Cake Kitchen & Bar, Son of a Butcher, Sixty Vines, Mexican Sugar Cocina y Cantina.
Top 5 things to do with your library this April
Five senses art. Week of the Young Child. Teen Street Team. Bur Oak Artist Challenge exhibit. STEAM art. Top 5 events at your local library.
Plano Arts Week to conclude with ticketed, guided tours
This year’s Plano Arts Week finishes off with guided tours of arts destinations around Downtown Plano Arts District.
New to town: Molly Tea, The Clara Hotel and Ichika
An eight-table Japanese eaterie. The first southern location of a Chinese tea chain. A redesigned hotel with a restaurant and lounge.
Weir’s Furniture closes all stores after 78 years
More than two decades after opening, the store located at 5801 Preston Road is holding a sale for its closing with up to 30% off.
KERA: DART CEO to step down after leading the agency through some of its toughest years
Dallas Area Rapid Transit CEO Nadine Lee is stepping down after leading the agency for four years, she announced Tuesday evening.
Three Plano lifeguards honored for life-saving measures taken after resident collapsed
When Dong collapsed while playing table tennis, lifeguards Zane Arnold, Christopher Gardener and Brandon Lekas began CPR and used an AED.
Plano police conduct Operation Mario Kart, recover cash, stolen property
The operation recovered $42,000 in cash and $100,000 in stolen property after an investigation began last year into retail theft at Walmart.
KERA: Judge grants restraining order against utility district serving proposed Muslim-oriented community
The restraining order was granted on March 19, restricting the board from taking action on agenda items or entering financial agreements.
Plano’s Pickleball Kingdom reopens with new owners
Rajesh Byldugula and Suresh Reddy are the new owners of Pickleball Kingdom Plano, which is celebrating a grand reopening next weekend.
Plano ranks in Happiest Cities in America
Plano was the only city in Texas to rank in the top 30, with Austin ranking at #39, Irving at #70 and Garland at #92.
Dallas Business Hall of Fame honors PepsiCo’s Steven Williams
The Dallas Business Hall of Fame celebrates community business leaders and raises funds to support JA Dallas’ mission.
Planoite receives Texas Women’s Foundation Maura Women Helping Women Award
Thear Suzuki is getting the Maura Women Helping Women Award, given to women who have “catalyzed change for Texas women and their families.”
KERA: North Texas leaders approve study for new rail line from Plano to McKinney
Lamers told regional leaders the study must be completed by early 2027. A timeline for the rail line’s construction hasn’t been proposed.
Stranger Things’ Jake Connelly works shift at Plano Raising Cane’s
He joined Raising Cane’s owner Todd Graves to shoot ad content, learn what it takes to be a Cane’s employee and serve up some tenders.
NTFB hosting children’s summer camp
Kids Day Camp includes activities, a behind-the-scenes look at the campus and a hands-on volunteer project where campers help assemble food kits.
Plano Symphony Orchestra’s upcoming season features music director finalists
Season features concerts with music director finalists, international guest artists and a concert with Broadway star Joshua Henry.
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