TEDxPlano announces 2025 speaker lineup
byThe lineup features experts in education, medicine, philanthropy, arts, AI and social capital. Tickets are available online.
Neighbors
The Storehouse names Joan Smith 2025 Volunteer of the Year
byThe annual award is given to a volunteer who goes above and beyond, sticking out among the 2,000 others that work with The Storehouse.
PHOTOS: Northwestern Mutual DFW distributes meals to 4,500 families
byVolunteers spotted: These Northwestern Mutual employees spent their Thursday loading items, sorting food and assisting Minnie’s.
Plano East High School student wins Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes
byArya Gurumukhi has also won prizes for her invention of a a novel catalyst to improve upon Bionic Leaf technology.
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.
Local HR specialist opens Plano Two Maids location
byThe franchise location will serve Plano, and is fully licensed, bonded and insured, according to a press release.
Neighborhood minister talks struggles with self image
byWhitehead recently wrote “I Am Enough: A Memoir for Spiritual Seekers” chronicling becoming an ordained minister and self-image struggles.
PHOTOS: Primrose School of West Plano students celebrate Thank a Mail Carrier Day
byPreschoolers at Primrose learned about mail carriers and wrote thank-you cards, leaving them in the mailbox for our area mail carriers.
Cindi Lawrence Hanson announces creation of professional ballet company
byNational Ballet of Texas, a nonprofit ballet company based in Plano, will kick off its inaugural season in August at the Courtyard Theatre.