2015
Our first issue was published covering November/December 2015. Then, we took a look at what Plano looked like in 1891 compared to 2015. The changes even since are night and day.
2016
In our March/April 2016 issue, “You may all go to Hell and I will go to Texas: Celebrating 180 Years of Texas Independence” discussed Collin County’s impact on Texas’ history alongside McKinney’s celebration of Collin McKinney’s 250th birthday.
2017
In our March/April 2017 issue, Amy Reisner wrote an article called “How the West Was Won: Or How West Plano Became the Center of the Universe.” The story detailed how rapid development has shaped views of Plano far outside its boundary lines, including The Shops at Willow Bend, The Shops at Legacy, Legacy West, Legacy Hall, Granite Park and West Plano Village. Even today, these shopping giants continue to grow, develop and even redevelop.
2018
In our March/April 2018 issue, Nick Birdwell wrote “Surviving the Zombie Apocalypse in Plano: Five people in Plano who will help you get out alive.” The creative concept highlighted Krav Maga instructor Erik Hicks, Texas Archery Academy co-founder Clint Montgomery, Hirsch’s Meat Market owner Gary Hirsch, Girl Scout leader Carol Short and School of Pharmaculture director Nicholas Burtner.
2019
In March/April of 2019, we continued a series called “A Day in the Life of a Planoite” with then-mayor Harry LaRosiliere. From 4 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., we got a sneak peek into the life of our city’s highest elected official, plus an inside look at his background. Last October, he received a Key to the City for his years of service.
2020
In our January/February 2020 issue, we asked local leaders to predict what the 2020s would bring Planoites. Of course, nothing could have prepared them for the pandemic that struck just months after we went to press, but redevelopment and an increase in arts/cultural events has certainly come to fruition. “I do think we’re a ways away from taking a drone from DFW to Col- lin Creek Mall in 15 minutes,” Former Mayor Harry LaRosiliere said.
2021
In September/October 2021, we returned to print after being digital-only due to the pandemic. And we came back with just a few changes, including becoming a nonprofit under the Advocate Media umbrella. We featured the then-Plano West teen Sneha Nadella, who spread awareness about human trafficking in her podcast, book and school club. Now, Nadella is set to graduate from Texas A&M University in the spring with a bachelor of science in molecular and cellular neuroscience.
2022
OK, I might be biased here, but I hold a soft spot for the July/August 2022 issue because it was my first with the mag. In this Best Of issue, we got to highlight some of Legacy Hall’s top eats, celebrate Plano Parks and honor the return of Assassination City Roller Derby post-pandemic. It was my intro to the city, and our first Best Of issue since the pandemic was a great way to celebrate that.
2023
In 2023, the City of Plano turned 150, so we sat down with community leaders to ask what they loved about Plano. In turn, we got love letters to the City of Excellence from people who’d long since moved, newly arrived or serve the city on a daily basis.
2024
In July/August 2024, we wrote about the fall of a 400-year-old bur oak tree and all the memories made under its branches. Current and former Planoites filled the comment section, eulogizing Bob Woodruff Park’s loss.
2025
In our May/June 2025 issue, we laid out the Cultural Arts Comprehensive Plan in “Plano’s Renaissance: The creation of a cultural arts comprehensive plan and next steps.” The plan will serve as a path forward for the City and arts groups to ensure growth is facilitated smoothly.
