PHOTOS: Dallas Stars, National Life Group hold book fair at Plano ISD elementary school
ICYMI: Plano ISD’s Barron Elementary was greeted last week with a Scholastic Book fair from The Dallas Stars Foundation and National Life Group.
Inside Legacy Club, Plano’s new social hub
Legacy Club is a private, membership-based club that aims to provide a third place for movers and shakers to meet, eat and be entertained.
For more than 40 years, Hope’s Door New Beginning Center has quietly served North Texas survivors
Hope’s Door New Beginning Center is a domestic violence services organization for victims and perpetrators created when two organizations joined in 2016 — Hope’s Door opened in Plano in 1985, and New Beginning Center opened in Garland in 1983. Hope’s Door New Beginning CEO Megan Valdez says. “When we merged, it helped us to serve the community better, just as one united organization.”
Cliff Coffee adds a southwestern feel to Assembly Park
Assembly Park’s Cliff Coffee is all southwestern vibes and a conglomeration of local faves with menu favorites like The Tumbleweed, a brown sugar caramel shaken espresso over milk or n the spicy side, the Mexican Stand-off, a caramel, vanilla and cinnamon latte with cayenne pepper.
Repertory Company Theatre celebrates 40 years, talks growth
Repertory Company Theatre co-founder and executive artistic director Debra Carter, with Sharon Lipshie and Kitty Beletic, launched the theatre company, originally focusing on arts education before turning into a full-fledged production company with a repertory model — something Carter found lacking north of Interstate 635.
Collin College Fire Academy celebrates graduation of 100th class
Throughout the 100 classes, Collin College has graduated 2,157 firefighters. Each class has been overseen by Pat McAuliff.
Downtown Plano Street Banner Design Contest returns with summer theme
Children who reside within Plano ISD boundaries are invited to create artwork with a summer theme — red, white and blue, sunshine and Plano.
Things to do this May
Check out things to do in Plano this month like Plano Asiafest 2026 at Haggard Park;Salt the Rim at Mccall Plaza; A Night Of Hope W/ Lover: A Taylor Swift Tribute at Red Tail Pavilion; Prophets and Outlaws: Rhythm & Roots: A Concert In The Meadow at Heritage Farmstead Museum; Jiaoying Summers: Lucky Pony 26 at Mic Drop Comedy And Memorial Day – Boots & Bbq Fest at Lexus Box Garden at Legacy Hall.
Shops at Willow bend hosts event honoring police, fire
An Evening of Honor will take place on Thursday, May 14 from 5 to 8:30 p.m. at The District at Willow Bend. Tickets are $50 + tax.
New City of Plano payment portal means re-registration for many residents
The new portal, live now, will require those who use AutoPay to register a new account using their account number and re-enroll in AutoPay.