Plano Mayor’s Summer Internship program kicks off 11th year
byStudents are encouraged to apply as soon as they can, as applications close on March 8 or after 400 applications are received.
Nonprofits
FUMC’s Wellspring Counseling Center to host benefit with tacos, tamales, trivia
byThe benefit, called Tacos, Tamales, Trivia y Mas, will feature a Mexican dinner, trivia and a silent auction.
Plano alum, Dallas Cowboys kicker Brandon Aubrey to headline TASTE fundraiser benefiting Hendrick
byThe event will feature an interview with Aubrey, food from area restaurants and auctions benefiting the scholarship foundation.
Fowling Warehouse DFW launches canned food drive for North Texas Food Bank
byThose that donate canned goods during the campaign – starting Jan. 15 and ending on Super Bowl Sunday – will receive $5 fowling open play.
St. Andrew Methodist Church announces 15th Annual prom closet
byRegistration opens soon for a time slot in the closet, and donations of dresses, accessories and shoes are being accepted now.
Hendrick Scholarship Foundation scholar discusses the nonprofit
byHendrick Scholarship Foundation’s mission is to provide Plano ISD graduates who have overcome significant adversity with scholarships & support services.
Former Texas Muslim Women’s Foundation paralegal sentenced to federal prison for wire fraud
byNnenna Mary Jones, a former paralegal for TMWF, stole at least $17,000 from her clients and is facing 14 months in federal prison.
SK Group launches public art exhibit “Plano, Texas: A City Built for Community”
byThe art exhibit is open until Jan. 15 and features influential figures from art to politics to first responders.
St. Andrew music director prepares for St. Andrew Christmas Festival
byTaylor Scott Davis is bringing brand new songs to this year’s St. Andrew Christmas Festival with tracks from A Choral Christmas.
Orchid Giving Circle at Texas Women’s Foundation distributes grants to Plano nonprofits
byTexas Muslim Women’s Foundation & Maurice Barnett Geriatric Wellness Center Inc received grants from Orchid Giving Circle earlier this month.