Lions, elephants & bears, oh My! Larry Solomon’s East Plano estate is a one-of-a-kind jungle oasis
Photography by Jennifer Shertzer ast Plano drivers know the landmark well. Atop a small…
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A Plano Gift Guide
Photography by Jessica Turner It’s easy to envision Texas snow now that Christmastime…
Plano West Rotary Club pecan sales fund scholarships for Plano students
Plano West Rotary Club (PWRC) is excited to announce the return of its popular…
Coffee shop now selling Plano-inspired blends
Local coffee lovers can now have a little Plano in their cups wherever…
Plano Conservancy wants your photos
It’s time to get those cameras ready. The Plano Conservancy, a local nonprofit historic…
Bollywood in the Box Garden
The Sunset Movie Series at Legacy Hall wraps up Aug. 11 with a Bollywood-themed…
Community honors mayor’s summer interns
A special group of local students was honored Monday at the Plano Event…
Grazing boards
International Picnic Day is June 18, and we think the best way to celebrate…
Top 5 Free Things to do at Plano Library in June
From preschool to professional, Plano Public Library (PPL) has something for everyone. Not interested…
People of Plano: John Brooks
Photography by Jennifer Shertzer John Brooks has lived here since 1963. Though he was…
Made in Plano: You Can Stitch It
Eleven years ago, Elyse Harlow was pregnant with her daughter, Pearl, and decided she…
Urban Core + Blended Bar
The world of fitness is a social one. Group classes, team exercises, even just…
Artist Community Thrives inside Downtown’s Rail Station Studios
Tucked into an unassuming red brick storefront in Downtown Plano is a sanctuary for…
Scott’s Bake Shop Born from a Pandemic Hobby
Remember last spring when our social feeds were filled with chalk artwork, DIY tie-dye…
Stitches Boutique and Lounge Opening in Downtown Plano
Mary Casey began her crocheting and knitting journey with her best friend about two…
Fur Babies Bakery and Boutique Opening in Downtown Plano
Angela Crowe has enjoyed baking treats for her dogs for many years. When Angela…
Made in Plano: Mallow Box
Martha Ware, a marketing professional, had never worked in the food industry until 2018….
Made in Plano: LaneLove Paper Co.
When Katie Lane was preparing to go back to work in 2013 after having…
Sol Planted
Originally from McLean, Va., Zawwar Khan studied engineering at Ohio State University but fell…
People of Plano: Carissa Nalley
Carissa Nalley is a multidisciplinary artist whose Plano roots run deep. Her mother and…
Stitch House Dallas
Plano Shop Makes Sewing Cool Again Jessica Bermudez has been a part of the…
Rail Station Studios Hosts Virtual Painting Sessions
Stay-at-Home Order Leads to Innovative Artist Gatherings For several years, a group of artists…
Neighborhood Goods’ The Commons to Feature Local Creators
Neighborhood Goods is an innovative retail store at Legacy West that brings a curatorial,…
Pass the Time with Books About Plano
If you’re at home social distancing, one way to pass the time is by…
Quick Draw Shirts Launches Support Local Promotion
Kevin Simons, owner of Plano print shop Quick Draw Shirts, has been printing t-shirts…
Download Plano History Coloring Books for Free
In this unprecedented time of social distancing and self quarantining, the Interurban Railway Museum…
Remembering the Heroes of 9/11
After the World Trade Center terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, all Americans suffered…
Made in Plano: Natural Jewels
After experiencing several relatives pass away from cancer, Natural Jewels founder Jewel Georges took…
Made in Plano: Toffee Treats and Chocolate Sweets
Ever since she was a little girl, ML Dubay made toffee with her family…
Chaparral Boots
Born and reared in southwest Kansas, Alfredo Sanchez never knew a day when his…
Renovated Cinemark Central Plano Opens Nov. 14
Goodbye, Cinemark Movies 10. Hello, Cinemark Central Plano. Cinemark Movies 10 theater first opened…
Made in Plano: Harry Kalenberg’s POP Art
Harry Kalenberg’s story is that of one man’s titanic imagination cast upon the tiniest…
Made in Plano: Nevele Society
Life is full of adventure, and for Kate and Dylan Yarter, each turn has…
Meet Artist Jon Flaming
Proudly blue collar and filled with a Texas-sized sense of creativity, Richardson-based artist Jon…
Barx Sox
When most people look for enjoyable ways to spend free time, they’re probably not…
Meet Local Artist, Reyon Nurse
“Ever meet someone you would dare take into your hidden world?” Local artist Reyon…
Made in Plano: Avigilon
This Billion Dollar Tech Company is Hiring Many North Texas residents don’t realize one…
Made in Plano: Built in Beauty
Just like cold-shoulder tops, pastel hair and unicorn everything, negativity is officially out in…
Made in Plano: The Amazing Dip Company
Since February 2017, Marcus Wentrcek has been creating gourmet dips under the name The…
Made in Plano: Coffee del Rey
Kimberly Marcaccini is just like many other young professionals. She’s a graduate from SMU,…
Sweet Home Bath & Body Opening in Downtown Plano This Summer
Things in Downtown Plano are about to get a little sweeter. Local small business…
Made in Plano: Innerglow Art
In the absence of words, emotions exist. In Sarah Hickey’s world, emotions are almost…
Bolder Watch
What if your watch could not only tell time but also help shelter animals…
Made in Plano: Paper in Bloom
Fresh is not always better. In a world where anything organic or natural is…
Made in Plano: Busy’s Speed Shop
Sometimes extraordinary things come out of the most unassuming places. Busy’s Speed Shop off…
Made in Plano: The Faerie Hive
Local artist Olivia Snyder has always been drawn to magical things, and now, she…
Plano Happy Rocks
Can joy and kindness be spread through rocks? Plano resident and artist Brandi Cooper…
Made in Plano: Sweet Home Bath and Body
Since 2014, Tina Ames has created her skin care line, Sweet Home Bath and…
BYNDR Leather Goods
The best products fix problems. And Tony Daniel found himself with a problem when…
Made in Plano: Kim Handmade
Armed with a passion instead of a pattern, Kim Martinez is not a typical…
Made in Plano: Good Wood Games
Matthew Leese knew it was time for a change. When he was laid off…
Made in Plano: 717 Lifestyle on Wheels
What do swimsuits, sunscreen and a personalized tiny home have in common? They are…
Made in Plano: Cinemark Theatre
Behind-the-Scenes at Cinemark The perfect movie theater experience is created here in Plano, right…
Made in Plano: Zeito Customs
Four Brothers Find Work Doing What They Love From Warren Buffett’s “Take a job…
Made in Plano: Chelles Macarons
“No one is ever sad eating a macaron,” says Chelsea Flaming, a pastry chef…
Made in Plano: Whimsy by Krista
Krista Allison adds whimsy to everything she touches and then, transforms it. Once upon…
Made in Plano: Cotton Snaps
In the mid-1990s, Larry Ripaldi, a Vietnam veteran and successful oil man, suffered a…
Made in Plano: Holman Pottery
Tony Holman designs beautiful pottery for everyday life. He’s also dreamed up a few…
Made in Plano: Butler’s Pantry Calligraphy
Danica Butler always believed that she had the ability to become a successful business…
Made in Frisco: Tumbleweed TexStyles
Built on a mutual love of their great home state, Tumbleweed TexStyles is the…
Made in Plano: Furry Feline Creatives
It’s fair to say family plays a role in almost everything Cheri and Alvin…
Made in Plano: Hurd & Honey
According to Sam Hurd, you never know how God will use you. In December…
Made in Plano: Mesa Blue
Linsey Pisciotta has been in the jewelry-making business since she started selling her creations…
Made in Plano: Olive Mae
Editor’s note: Since publication, Olive Mae has moved into a new location. Details can…
Made in Plano: Henry’s Homemade Ice Cream
Henry Gentry Jr. is dippy. He even went to school to be that way….
Made in Plano: Mary + Martin
Mary + Martin Custom Letterpress, located in east Plano, offers letterpress printing uniquely tailored to…
Made in Plano: Patti’s Place Coffee & Tea
Patti Snell, owner of Patti’s Place Coffee and Tea, doesn’t drink caffeine, but don’t…
Made in Plano: WunderWood Designs
When Aaron Wunderlich followed his self-described penchant for “oddball hobbies,” he had no idea…
Made in Plano: Magaly Designs
Close your eyes. Imagine rich colors, the temperature of cool metals, differing fabric textures,…
