There were a lot of newsworthy events this year. Here are 25 things that happened in 2025 ICYMI:
- In January, Plano West was again named in the top jazz bands in the nation.
- Mayor Jon and Joa Muns were the Plano Chamber 2025 Citizens of the Year.
- In February, Plano created a comprehensive Cultural Arts Plan.
- KFC announced the move of its corporate headquarters to Plano on Feb. 18.
- Collin College celebrated its 40th anniversary with community events all April long.
- The City of Plano was designated as a Tourism-Friendly Texas-Certified Community by Gov. Greg Abbott in March.
- In April, construction began on Medical City Plano’s $76 million tower expansion.
- Attorney General Ken Paxton opened a now-closed investigation in April into the East Plano Islamic Center. .
- On May 3, Plano voters approved a $648 million bond package, the largest in Plano history.
- The sale of a Plano estate broke Collin County’s previous price record, selling in just 48 hours in mid-May.
- Elsie Cooke-Holmes was honored by the City of Plano as she finished her tenure as president of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority.
- Plano remained the highest in Texas on the Trust for Public Land’s ParkScore Index. We also ranked #16 in the nation.
- American Fitness Index named Plano the fittest city in Texas and #14 in the nation.
- North Texas Wildlife Center was given a 60-day notice from the City of Plano to find a new property.
- Plano Independent School District Board of Trustees was named one of five Honor School Boards by the Texas Association of School Administrators (TASA).
- North Texas Performing Arts launched a theater troupe for older adults. Their first performance will be in February.
- Five finalists were selected to replace Hector Guzman at Plano Symphony Orchestra.
- The Wooden Spoon owner, Gwen Workman, died after a weekend hospital stay.
- Plano unveiled a major remodel of Fire Station 5.
- Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) opened the Silver Line with a special celebration at 12th Street Station.
- Plano City Council voted to add pulling out of DART to the May ballot.
- We celebrated the Guide to the Good Stuff’s 10-year printaversary with performances from local artists, light bites and more.
- Sixth grader Connor Huang won our Jan/Feb cover art contest, leaving his mark on the first issue of the new year.
- Plano West Senior High School’s cheer team secured a spot at a national competition.
- We took a look at what restaurants served the most alcohol in 2025, with Haywire taking the lead.
