KERA: East Plano Islamic Center must stop all funeral services, Gov. Abbott says
Though EPIC partners with a licensed funeral home for funeral services, the cease-and-desist requires services to end while an investigation begins.
KERA: Plano city council member expected to resign seat this week
Tomorrow, a meeting to accept Williams’ resignation and call a special election to fill his vacancy some say is due to a Resign to Run law.
KERA: Names of patients in gender-affirming care lawsuit released in public records request
The county district clerk’s office mistakenly released the names of 15 patients implicated in a lawsuit against Plano doctor Brett Cooper.
KERA: Plano hires more water meter readers after technical issues with its automated system
From our partners at KERA: The temporary staffing will be paid for with money from Plano’s Water and Sewer Fund according to city documents.
KERA: LGBTQ+ seniors face greater risks for Alzheimer’s. These North Texas groups offer resources
The Coalition for Aging LGBT’s guide to safe senior housing lists only three LGBT-friendly communities in Collin County, all of which are in Plano.
Plano could have a bond election in May. Here’s what you need to know
The bond has props including street improvement projects, public safety facilities, parks and recreation, fleet operations and libraries.
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Collin County Democrat Mihaela Plesa wins Texas House District 70 race
Republican incumbents won two of Collin County statehouse seats, with Democrat incumbent Plesa as the only Democratic winner in the area.
School vouchers are a key issue in this suburban Collin County statehouse race
HD70 incumbent Mihaela Plesa and challenger Steve Kinard differ in positions on education savings accounts, a hot topic for Plano ISD.
Either way, outcome of Texas HD 70 race may signal political shift in Collin County
The district was won by 850 votes in the last election, and this year’s race could be just as close as Kinard and Plesa near election day.
Woman dies after shooting involving Plano officers, police say
Plano police has since identified the woman as 32-year-old Allison Seitz. Results of a Collin County M.E. report have not yet been released.