Plano sets new record in recently released TPL Park Score Index
byThe 2026 ParkScore Index is out and Plano has maintained its first-in-state status while rising to 13th in the nation.
Nonprofits
Senior living community sell-out points to need for older adult housing
byThe Outlook at Windhaven sold out 153 independent living residences, 30 independent living cottages, 32 assisted living residences and 24 private memory support suites.
The Storehouse issues urgent call for children’s clothing, socks, underwear
byThe Storehouse’s Joseph’s Coat Clothing Closet provides free clothing to those in need. Those who wish to donate can do so 24/7 at The Storehouse.
The Storehouse Community Center Volunteer of the Year throws first pitch
byThe Storehouse Community Center celebrated 2026 Volunteer of the Year Denny Mosseller as he threw the first pitch at a recent Frisco RoughRiders game.
NTPA Collegiate Pursuits launches Prescreen Bootcamp for aspiring students
byThe boot camp is open to grades 10-12 and will take place from approximately 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at NTPA Plano on Fridays and NTPA Dallas on weekends.
PHOTOS: Dallas Stars, National Life Group hold book fair at Plano ISD elementary school
byICYMI: Plano ISD’s Barron Elementary was greeted last week with a Scholastic Book fair from The Dallas Stars Foundation and National Life Group.
For more than 40 years, Hope’s Door New Beginning Center has quietly served North Texas survivors
byHope’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.”
Top 5 things to do with your library this May
byA summer kickoff party. Solar themed programs. Memory keeping with therapy dogs. Nature for toddlers. Growing a small business.
Plano teens join other students for mental health conference
byThe 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
byPlano Public Library’s Work Experience Program launched five years ago to provide hands-on training for adults with disabilities.