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Mary Jacobs

Mary Jacobs

Mary Jacobs is producer of Plano Podcast and a freelance writer specializing in health and fitness, spirituality, and issues relating to older adults. Mary and her husband Steve Lavine live in Plano, in a home ruled by a 5-lb. Yorkie named Lulu.

All Magazine ArticlesAugust 28, 2023<August 28, 2023

Hats off to women in Plano’s history

While their contributions weren’t always publicly recognized, women played a key role in making…

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News, PeopleMay 31, 2021<May 26, 2021

A Beloved Citizen from Plano’s Past: Larry McDavid

  Listen to “Amen” with solo by Larry McDavid from FBC Christian Contemporary Singers…

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photos courtesy Plano Conservancy
News, Past, Things to DoMarch 16, 2021<March 16, 2021

Plano Conservancy Celebrates 20 Years Preserving City History

Twenty years ago, the late Russ Kissick realized that school children in Plano didn’t…

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Sketch of Stephen Ballew from John H. Dudley book "The Climax in Crime of the Nineteenth Century"
News, PastOctober 7, 2020<October 7, 2020

Collin County True Crime: The 1872 Hanging of Stephen Ballew

“The Inhuman Murderer; the Expert Confidence Operator and the Monster Liar of His Age”…

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News, PastMarch 17, 2020<June 16, 2020

Plano’s Past: The Cockroach Hall of Fame Museum

Until 2012, Plano was home to a unique attraction: the Cockroach Hall of Fame…

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News, PastFebruary 4, 2020<February 4, 2020

Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church

An Anchor in Plano’s Historic Douglass Community On November 10, 2019, the Rev. Isiah…

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News, PastOctober 30, 2019<October 30, 2019

Inside the Collin Creek Mall Tunnels

Just in time for Halloween, we explore a spooky space that lurks beneath Plano….

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News, PeopleAugust 28, 2019<August 29, 2019

Girl Boss 2019: Hava Johnston

Start with a single Facebook thread. Add Hava Johnson. Soon, you have a movement. …

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News, PeopleAugust 28, 2019<August 29, 2019

Girl Boss 2019: Libby Holtmann

Some people have a song in their hearts. Colleagues might call Libby Holtmann, director…

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News, PeopleAugust 28, 2019<August 29, 2019

Girl Boss 2019: Maddy Kulkarni

The same principles that sell snack foods to consumers can also help spur citizens…

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