Planoite Vanita Halliburton to receive award at annual luncheon
byVanita, who founded the nonprofit after her son’s death, is being awarded for her commitment to improving mental health and suicide awareness.
Nonprofits
High schooler leads Purim initiative in Plano aiming to combat isolation among Jewish teens
byProsper teen Sophie Gozlan led a team of students to prepare foods and gifts for Jewish families who might be feeling alone on the holiday.
We read the draft of the Cultural Arts Master Plan so you don’t have to
byThe 145-page draft will be unveiled on March 3, detailing community needs for dedicated arts spaces, better marketing and more City oversight.
RECAP: Plano State of the Arts 2025 celebrates accomplishments, highlights key issues
byThe event included discussions that focused on 2024 accomplishments & highlighted the need for dedicated arts spaces and improved marketing.
KERA: LGBTQ+ seniors face greater risks for Alzheimer’s. These North Texas groups offer resources
byThe 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 senior living facility brings in renowned chef
byChef Tre Wilcox has been on cooking shows and nominated for James Beard awards. Now, he’s creating menus for senior living communities.
NTPA Repertory Theatre wins 4 Broadway awards
byNTPA alum Sawyer Bell and Amanda Reid as well as the theatre and costume design departments, were honored in the Broadway World awards.
Plano City Council members raise money for The Salvation Army
byThough the county fell short of the fundraising numbers raised by Denton and Tarrant counties, Plano council members raised hundreds.
City to offer free citizenship workshop this weekend
byThe workshop will discuss applying for citizenship, with information on area citizenship and ESL courses and local attorneys.
St. Andrew Prom Closet seeks donations, volunteers
byThe prom closet opens soon, and volunteers and donations are needed to serve the nearly 1,000 girls who utilize the program.