Plano-native wins figure skating Grand Prix final
Amber Glenn won gold this weekend, ending a 14-year streak of no wins for American women in any figure skating worldwide singles competition.
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Prestonwood pastor Scott Turner nominated for Trump cabinet
The Plano pastor worked for HUD during the last Trump administration following corporate and political office experiences and the NFL.
Plano Public Library wins award for services for older adults
The award honored Plano Public Library’s services geared toward older adults, like the Senior Lobby Stop program started last year.
WATCH: Plano ISD superintendent discusses marathon running, leadership
Plano ISD Superintendent Theresa Williams was featured in a series discussing leadership styles and personal hobbies of superintendents.
Young Men’s Service League has grown from a small chapter to a national nonprofit
Twenty-three years after founding the nonprofit in Plano, the organization has grown to over 150 chapters around the country.
Plano East student fights for environmental justice, tree equity
Empower Earth is a nonprofit organization started by Plano East Senior High School senior Prisha Bhat to focus on issues like tree equity.
Musicians Benn Autrey and Andrew Honescko keep family first
The band consists of 1418 Coffeehouse employees: Bennet Autrey, guitarist Andrew Honescko, drummer Matthew Lang & bassist Jonathan Collins.
Plano-based Mooyah Burgers, Fries and Shakes president steps down
Former president Doug Willmarth is joining Utah-based Beans & Brews Coffeehouse as CEO, Restaurant Business Online reports.
Plano East student to be honored at Young Women of Distinction Girl Scout luncheon
Katherine Polimerou will be honored for her Gold Award — which created over 100 cookbooks to combat food fatigue — on October 25.
Second annual Women of Power Symposium & Awards to feature Planoite speaker
Cheryl “Action” Jackson will be the keynote speaker at the 2nd annual Women of Power Symposium & Awards in September.
Plano native Alex Robinson completes English Channel swim
Plano West alum Alex Robinson recently became one of 1,800 people to successfully swim…
Rice Middle School sixth grader wins 2nd at national spelling bee
Faizan Zaki brought home second in the 2024 Scripps Howard Spelling Bee after a lightning round where he spelled 20 words in 90 seconds.
From Mayor Muns: A letter to our residents
A letter from Plano Mayor John B. Muns on our community, surviving the recent storms and next steps to returning to normal.
City of Plano names new public works director
After over a decade of service to the City of Plano public works department, Abbey Owens has been appointed Director of Public Works.
Pageants and passions: PISD teacher uses pageantry to promote ASL education
When she was still in high school, Angelica-Jasmine Bates was cleaning out the garage…
PXG gives Purple Heart vet Leonard Anderson a new outlook on life
Sgt. Anderson and McIllroy worked together for months to create prosthetic attachments that would give Anderson more range of motion.
IIAmericas Celebration strives for accurate education about Indigenous people
IIAmericas hosts celebrations, such as powwows and dances, and provides educational videos and resources for teachers.
Choreographing Cinderella: Getting to know the principal dancers of Plano Met Ballet’s newest production
Every week for the last 11 years, Priyanka Parkar and Gabby Trost have left…
Hammy Sammy is Plano’s own hotdog-driving connoisseur
On the drive from his Plano home to his Purdue University dorm before his…
Plano girl scouts receive Gold Awards, Young Women of Distinction
Read more about Plano’s Girl Scouts and their projects, one who is being honored at the Young Women of Distinction luncheon on Nov. 3.
ROSAesROJO provides a health community to Hispanic women
ROSAesROJO serves the Hispanic female community with an app to inspire health in the community, SuperVive, and a workshop program.
Mihaela Plesa brings a new voice to Texas politics
Rep. Mihaela Plesa marks a new chapter for the Texas House of Representatives as the first woman Democrat elected in Collin County and the first Romanian-American elected in Texas.
Amanda Reid’s acting career has moved from NTPA to Apple TV, all before college
Amanda Reid took her childhood gymnastics hobby and turned it into a dancing, acting and singing career, from NTPA to Apple TV.
Stephanie Bouillion-Mayer is one of three women in the world to earn US&R Rescue Specialist certification
From teaching to EMS to earning the title as the only female US&R Rescue Specialist in Texas, Stephanie Bouillon-Mayer serves her community.
Mother-daughter duo makes Children’s Health a family business
Denise Bates comes from a long line of medical professionals. Her mother, Wanda McPhail, has held many positions in health care, following in the footsteps of her mother, who was a nurse.
Plano’s stories that sell: Greg Hasty writes about anything and everything
Greg Hasty never limited himself to one genre. Fiction, nonfiction, religious self-help: He’s done…
Beacon of Light is St. Andrew’s mental health ministry
St. Andrew established Beacon of Light, a mental health ministry that provides mental health education & counseling resources.
Plano’s stories that sell: Lyla Lee creates comfort in characters
As a young girl, Lyla Lee could often be found in the Davis Library,…
Isabel Mota makes cooking French pastries easy
Madeleines, macarons and crepes. Oh my! These French pastries are characteristically hard to make,…
Downtown Plano’s new manager Michelle Hawkins sets her sights on revitalizing the downtown scene
Downtown Plano has served as a community hub for small business owners, City Hall…
Mario Stanley climbs his way to HBO Max
When Mario Stanley went looking for a date idea in college, he went the…
Plastic surgeon Ron Friedman’s cleaVage musical brings humor to the practice
Ron Friedman isn’t a typical doctor. He spends his day working as a plastic…
Welcome to Dignity Park: Keith From hopes to turn a hobby into a solution for homeless people
Keith From didn’t always have a passion for building tiny homes for for homeless…
Best Drag Shows brings music, dancing, lip syncing and, sometimes, brunch to Plano
Drag is camp. Extravagance. Excitement. And party. It’s a festivity that combines music, dancing,…
Inside Design: La Foofaraw combines floral and interior design
On a corner building on East 15th downtown, you’ll find a quirky teal building…
Climbing Kilamangaro and launching social influence? Marcela Marañon fulfills her bucket list in a wheelchair
Marcela Marañon has spent the last few years climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro, skiing the Alps,…
Plano’s history follows the Stimpson-Drake family
Though Plano’s well-documented history dates back to the early 1800s, some of the first…
The bad doctor: A health care worker doing harm
Dr. Christopher Duntsch became the subject of a Peacock original series for all the…
Ms. Gwen is ready for life’s next chapter
Sometime in the not-so-distant future, Gwen Welk Workman will move on from her longtime…
People of Plano: Pulmonologist turned mystery novelist Ken Toppell
Nolan Herbert is a murderous, crossword-loving, power-hungry businessman. Henry Atkinson is a lonely lawyer in search of an estranged relative. Murders pile up in the Pentecostal church in the world created for ‘Perfect for a night in’ by Ken Toppell, Plano’s murder mystery novelist.
City and Rotary Club team up for veterans tribute
The City of Plano and the Rotary Club of Plano will jointly host a…
Plano man turns Halloween decorating into thriving business
You may remember Tony Giles from his over-the-top Halloween decorations. Starting in 2009, the…
Volunteer Katherine Goodwin fights hunger like it’s her job
When it comes to being involved in the community, few people can top the…
Power women: Rocio Gosewher Hernandez works to make all voices heard
Women are slightly more than 50% of the Texas population, but there are three…
Fierce Female: Victoria Makanjuola, Gen Z podcaster
Network television. Podcasting. MTV honors. Helping transform silence into action. Plano neighbor and Gen…
Wooden Spoon Celebrates 34 Years
The Wooden Spoon celebrated 34 years in business this Saturday. The store specializing in…
Plano teen Jaxson Turner creates nonprofit to donate supplies to students in need
When Plano students returned to class last month, around 200 came with school supplies…
Doug McDonald returns to Plano
Doug McDonald has been tabbed as the city’s next director of economic development. He…
Honeybee Princess of Collin County is teaching about the bees and robots
Portrait by Jessica Turner Sixteen-year-old Ayla Summers applied on a whim for the Honeybee…
NTPA Promotes Jason Robert Villarreal
North Texas Performing Arts recently announced that Jason Robert Villarreal has been promoted to…
Former physician Vicki Gkarmiri creates jewelry line inspired by Greece
Not long ago, Vasiliki “Vicki” Gkarmiri, was a family physician in Greece. She readily…
Tiffany Derry’s Southern Roots
Plano’s Tiffany Derry returned to television in June on PBS’s new show The Great…
Mayor’s summer interns honored at luncheon
Last Friday, around 80 Plano ISD high schoolers who participated in the Plano Mayor’s…
St Andrew UMC founding pastor Robert Hasley Dies
St. Andrew United Methodist Church announced Monday that founding pastor Rev. Robert Hasley has…
Two Plano students recognized during Roughriders game
Two Plano students were among ten who were awarded scholarships from the Frisco Roughriders…
Collin College Presents “A Journey to the Ancient Hymns”
The Art Gallery at Collin College will host “A Journey to the Ancient Hymns,”…
People of Plano: Sara Egelston Akers, founder of Plano Children’s Theatre and North Texas Performing Arts
May marks a major milestone in the Plano Arts community as Sara Egelston Akers…
Meet this Plano Lawyer you should know: Christene “Chris” Krupa Downs, Attorney
Get to know Chris: In addition to her practice, Chris writes and lectures for…
Metal artist Leif Price sculpts his future from a life-long love of motorcycles
Technologist by day, metal artist by night – Leif Price’s journey into the arts…
Park Place Lexus Recognizes Teachers of the Year
Park Place Lexus Plano recently helped honor Plano ISD’s teachers of the year. Elementary…
Plano student advances to Scripps National Spelling Bee semifinals
Plano’s Dhroov Bharatia advanced in the Scripps National Spelling Bee and is heading to…
Meet Namrita S. Notani, PLLC, a Plano lawyer you should know
Estate Planning, Special Needs Planning, Elder Care, Real Estate & Business Law Local attorney…
Shirley Schell takes her rightful place in Plano history
Photos courtesy of The Schell Family Plano lost one of its biggest champions when…
A FAMILY AFFAIR: Health services of North Texas Plano provides all-inclusive accessible health care
There’s something different about Health Services of North Texas Plano (HSNT). Sure, it offers…
Plano West senior recognized for art
Plano West senior Audrey He took second-place honors in the annual Congressional Art Competition….
Olive Branch Pediatrics increases resources as part of Plano Children’s Health
r. Jaeon Abraham has a tender heart. And in his profession, that’s a handy…
Plano firefighters save family cat
Last night, Plano Fire-Rescue responded to a one-alarm house fire on 14th Street in…
Plano’s Shannon Catalano cast in locally produced documentary
It’s been quite a year for Plano’s Shannon Catalano. In March she tackled Mount Kilimanjaro to…
Plano nurse garners national recognition
Shayna Stevens, a trauma clinician at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano, was named a…
Sea Breeze celebrates 15 years
Champagne was flowing this weekend as Sea Breeze Fish Market and Grill celebrated its…
Plano supervisor appointed to state community service commission
Plano Volunteer Resources Supervisor Corina Sadler was appointed to the OneStar National Service Commission…
Applications open for Leadership Plano class 39
The Plano Chamber of Commerce and Leadership Plano are pleased to announce that applications…
Aristotle Athari: Prime Time Player with local roots
“Saturday Night Live” featured player Aristotle Athari remembers exactly where he was when he…
Friends Remember Judy Drotman
Friends and family gathered last week to remember longtime Plano community leader Judy Drotman….
Eduvijes Rose Perez named My Possibilities chief operating officer
Local nonprofit My Possibilities has tabbed Eduvijes Rose Perez to serve as the organization’s…
Plano SHS senior earns national computing award
Plano Senior High School senior Harshal Bharatia was one of four students across the…
Plano student earns prestigious scholarship
Plano high schooler Wiley Liou recently earned the Communicorp See What’s More Scholarship. The…
Williams officially named new superintendent
The Plano ISD Board of Trustees unanimously voted March 21 during a special meeting…
Seth Davidson named NTPA business manager
Seth Davidson has been named the new business manager for North Texas Performing Arts….
People of Plano: Meet Suzy Jones, ArtsCentre of Plano Executive Director
story Joshua Baethge | photos Kathy Tran Despite facing countless challenges over the past…
Plano Children’s Theatre founder Sara Egelston Akers announces retirement
North Texas Performing Arts (NTPA) announced that Plano Children’s Theatre founder Sara Egelston Akers…
Clay Myers II named one of PGA’s emerging leaders
The PGA (Professional Golfers’ Association of America) recently announced that Clay Myers II from…
Rita Cheek: Still advocating for kids
Rita Cheek was a retired educator living a happy life in Plano. When the…
The Pour Girl: Redefining Texas Wine
Photography by Kathy Tran A 33-year-old mother of two successfully building her own wine…
Plano superintendent Bonser announces retirement
Plano ISD superintendent Sara Bonser informed the board of trustees on Jan. 25 that…
Shannon Catalano Ascends to New Heights as a Kidney Donor
lano resident Shannon Catalano wants the world to know that being a kidney donor…
People of Plano: Our most popular orthodontist, Ben Winters AKA @thebentist
TikTok may be known for Charli D’Amelio and teenagers creating viral dancing trends, but…
Street Beat: City of Plano uses YouTube to keep residents up-to-speed on what’s new
Photography by Kathy Tran What’s the best way to learn about Plano? Try “Stoler…
Who put the PLAY in Plano? SESSION Pilates, that’s who.
SESSION Pilates isn’t a franchise with corporate-owned studios all over the place. Locally owned…
After 25 years Pat and Angela Miner’s next chapter is in Greece
Forty-one years ago, the pair made a promise to each other. In a couple…
Local woman recognized for helping those with vision loss
Dottie Patterson’s passion for volunteering began when she was a teenage candy striper at…
Three Plano students recognized in Congressional App Challenge
Three Plano students recently earned honorable mention recognition for their submission to the Congressional…
Local Good Center hosts special night for foster families
Earlier this month, the Plano-based nonprofit Local Good Center hosted a respite night for…
Schimelpfenig student leads effort to help kids with cancer
Eighth-grader Piper Meyer was on a mission. The Schimelpfenig Middle School student and National…
Plano East athletic director moving on
Plano ISD announced Monday that Plano East head football coach and athletic director Joey…
Chris Biggerstaff Named New Fire Chief
Plano officials announced today that Chris Biggerstaff has been named the city’s new fire…
Brianna Ruelas releases single years in the making
After years of helping others get into the music business, singer-songwriter Brianna Ruelas recently…
Plano’s Meryl Evans nominated for advocacy award
Plano native Meryl Evans is one of 12 people up for a 2021 Oticon…
Lauren Tyra ran for school board to represent S.T.E.M.
Plano ISD Trustee Lauren Tyra never had any interest in getting into politics. She…
Mayor Muns declares Nov. 7 Robert Hasley Day
St. Andrew United Methodist Church founding pastor Rev. Robert Hasley knew Sunday would be…
Catching up with Plano Mayor John Muns
PLANO MAYOR JOHN MUNS says he’s been working nonstop since being sworn in as…
#Changemakers at My Possibilities offer a gold mine of opportunity
ICYMI, tune in: Big things are afoot in our fair city, and it’s all…
Rep. Van Taylor to host veterans commendation ceremony
Rep. Van Taylor will host a veterans commendation ceremony from 10 a.m. to noon…
Luka Dončić surprises patients at Children’s Health Plano
Despite preparing for the beginning of basketball season, Dallas Mavericks star Luka arranged to…
#Changemakers at My Possibilities offer a gold mine of opportunity – redirect of bubble life story
ICYMI, tune in: Big things are afoot in our fair city, and it’s all…
My Possibilities’ #Changemakers and meaningful opportunities
Future. Prospect. Hope. Chance. What do these words have in common? They’re synonyms for…
Plano Senior High student earns national recognition
A Plano Senior High School junior has been selected as the first-place winner of…
People of Plano: Meet Meagan Wauters
Lyla’s: Clothing Decor & More started as a pop-up shop, making occasional appearances around…
#Changemakers at My Possibilities offer endless opportunities for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities
Psalm 139:14 — “I will give thanks to Thee, for I am fearfully and…
Deaf Awareness Month: an opportunity to learn
Many people may not know that September is Deaf Awareness Month. Author and digital…
Shared culture brings Plano resident Patricia Groce closer to home
atricia Groce has called Plano home for more than 20 years. During that time,…
Meet Sneha Nadella, a teenage author, activist and podcast host at Plano West High School
Sometimes the people we meet in life forever impact our futures. That’s the case…
Meet Amber LaFrance, self-made PR maven at CultureHype
Amber LaFrance had bedbugs in her $450-a-month apartment in Austin. Otherwise, she might’ve never…
Meet the Plano neighbor who leads the first LiftFund Women’s Business Center in North Texas
Tarsha Polk Hearns has dedicated herself to helping people from all backgrounds become successful…
Karen Park built 4 restaurants in 37 years
KAREN PARK has found success in the restaurant industry, but it hasn’t come without…
Leadership Plano announces class 38
Courtesy Leadership Plano The Plano Chamber of Commerce announced the 36 members who will…
When a return to work doesn’t feel safe, and it has nothing to do with the virus
Recently an NBC News poll brought light to the hesitation to return to work…
Plano fire chief to lead homeland security committee
Plano Fire-Rescue Chief Sam Greif has been tabbed as the next chairman of the…
Plano’s Brian Irr is ready for a shot at Olympic glory
Brian Irr comes across as a laid back, easygoing personality. But Irr, 32, recently…
People of Plano: Meet Michelle Lyles
Michelle Lyles is the CEO of Lyles Home Design, mom of two, resident of…
Yemi Solomon brings Hollywood style and GLAMORE to Plano
Neighbor Yemi Solomon has done what few folks manage to pull off: She found…
Robinson Fine Arts Center: A Lasting Tribute to Longtime Arts Advocates
Last summer the Plano ISD Board of Trustees voted to name the district’s fine…
Breathe easy with Belluscura, a Plano company providing affordable portable oxygen
We don’t think about oxygen all that much until we need it, and we…
Miss Plano aims to destigmatize stuttering
Landry Champlin was crowned Miss Plano Sept. 1, 2019. Due to the pandemic, she…
A Beloved Citizen from Plano’s Past: Larry McDavid
Listen to “Amen” with solo by Larry McDavid from FBC Christian Contemporary Singers…
People of Plano: John Brooks
Photography by Jennifer Shertzer John Brooks has lived here since 1963. Though he was…
Recreational Habits: Fashion Designer’s Plano Childhood Inspires Clothing Line
Jackie Skye Muller grew up in Plano, attending school at Brinkley Elementary and Prestonwood…
Get to Know Your City by Joining This Year’s Leadership Plano Class
Leadership Plano is now accepting applications for its nine-month leadership and community course. Going…
Jan Xie fosters cultural connections through Asian Culture and Education Society USA
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month. Americans celebrate Asian and…
Amra Sayed’s “Mind Your Desiness” Podcast
Amra Sayed began working as a speech language pathologist in Plano Independent School District…
Urban Core + Blended Bar
The world of fitness is a social one. Group classes, team exercises, even just…
Mayor Harry Bids Farewell to Plano
As the final days of his tenure ticked down recently, now-former city Mayor Harry…
HERitage Giving Fund Awards $56,000 to Nonprofits Serving Black Women and Girls
HERitage Giving Fund at Texas Women’s Foundation recently awarded more than $56,000 to nonprofits led…
Top 50 Realtors in Plano in 2020
We’re lucky to live in one of the best cities in the U.S. (in…
Julie Holmer – The Best Candidate for Plano City Council Place 7
Political ad paid for by the Julie Holmer for Plano City Council Campaign Julie…
People of Plano: Mimi Conner
Mimi Conner is a passionate swim teacher and full-time volunteer at Lovepacs, a non-profit…
People of Plano: Ram Mehta
Ram Mehta, co-owner of Plano’s La Meglio (formerly In-Fretta) Pizza and co-founder of nonprofit…
Meet Beverley Wright, Champion for Diversity
Beverley Wright grew up in Dallas but moved to Plano more than 40 years…
Loving Construction: Loving Doing Business with Neighbors
In a close-knit community like ours, Neil Loving’s full-time job is to break down…
Innovative Nonprofit Get Shift Done Recognized for One Year Relieving Hunger
A small group of area philanthropists gathered outdoors in Jan’s Garden at North Texas…
Asian Americans and Allies Gather in Plano to Express Solidarity
On Saturday, March 27, Dallas-Fort Worth residents gathered in Plano’s Russell Creek Park to…
Plano East Student Creates Magazine Uniting Young Writers Around the World
Plano East Senior High School junior Akshaya Annampedu loves to write, and she began…
Carole Greisdorf Returns as Leadership Plano Program Director
Carole Greisdorf served as program director of Leadership Plano (LP) from 2005-2007 as well…
Artist Community Thrives inside Downtown’s Rail Station Studios
Tucked into an unassuming red brick storefront in Downtown Plano is a sanctuary for…
Grimes Finds: Modern-Day Treasure Hunters
Finding valuable items in unlikely places has been in Justin Grimes’ DNA for years….
MC Trivia Celebrates Five Years in Plano with Virtual Event
MC Trivia, a beloved weekly trivia night hosted by local dynamic duo Mike Mazur…
Texas Women’s Foundation Honors Women Helping Women
Each year, Texas Women’s Foundation honors women who impact the lives of other women…
Meet Victoria Thomas: Top Trainer Gives Advice for Setting Fitness Goals
Growing up in Richardson, Victoria Thomas realized her love for sports at a young…
Plano Residents Take Care of Neighbors During Winter Storm
“This was our chance to give back to the community that gave us so…
Black Moms of Suburbia Build Community
When Keena Arias moved to Prosper, she needed to find a new hair stylist….
People of Plano: Michael Thomas
Michael Thomas is a local resident actively involved in the world of serving people…
BIND Celebrates 10 Years Supporting Brain Injury Survivors
Brain Injury Network Dallas, known locally as BIND, was founded by Valerie Gotcher 10…
Growing Up in Douglass Community
Descendants of Founders of Plano’s Historically Black Neighborhood Recall Fond Memories of Their Front-Porch…
ArtCentre of Plano Honors Black History Month with Noted African American Artists
The ArtCentre of Plano will open a new exhibition Feb. 6 that will run…
Plano’s Dylan Rafaty Wins National Advocacy Award
Dylan Rafaty, Plano local, has been an advocate for disability rights for many years….
2021 PISD Diversity Leadership Awards
Each year, individuals and groups in the Plano Independent School District community are honored…
Chai Talk Pro Brings Together an International Community of Women
Born in Las Cruces, NM and reared in Plano, Alaa Khalil is giving back…
Tiffany Derry Has Plenty to Look Forward to in 2021
TV Appearances and a New Restaurant on the Horizon for Plano’s Own Top Chef…
Plano 2020 | The Year in Photos
Whether you want to forget it ever happened, or you consider it a time…
Plano’s Christmas Cops Spread Holiday Cheer for 37th Year
For many Plano Police officers, serving the community is more than just catching the…
Sisters Breaking Chains Together
At an event in 2017, Bree Covington felt led to share her story with…
Plano Student’s Personal Experience with Alopecia Inspires Fundraiser
Tiffany Hwang, a senior at Plano East Senior High, has dealt with alopecia throughout…
Plano Chamber Honors Community Leaders at Best of Plano 2020
On Dec. 9, the Plano Chamber of Commerce will honor its 2020 Best of…
#Changemakers in the Disabilities Community: Tim Martin
Tim Martin’s introduction to Special Olympics (SO) was a bit unconventional, and at that…
Plano Resident Competes on “Supermarket Sweep” Dec. 6
On Sunday, Dec. 6, a brand new episode of “Supermarket Sweep” will premiere on…
People of Plano: Meet Education Advocate Kelley Thomas
Kelley Thomas is a public education proponent with a heart for Plano. She’s been…
A Day in the Life of a Planoite: Brian Lyons, High School Principal
Brian Lyons is just your typical high school principal – who also happens to…
Plano Native Bryce Gheisar Stars in Nickelodeon’s “The Astronauts”
This Friday, Nov. 13, “The Astronauts” premieres on Nickelodeon in a special hourlong event….
#Changemakers in the Disabilities Community: Rob Mehnert
When Rob Mehnert’s son Ryan was born, the trajectory of Rob’s life changed. Ryan…
Virtual Santa?
DFW Santas Make Plans for Safe Visits with Families in the Era of Coronavirus…
Soap Hope Offers Inclusive Employment Opportunities
At first glance, Soap Hope is simply an online store that sells high-quality, all-natural…
Blake Coleman Honored by City of Plano
Important dates have been the norm for NHL left wing Blake Coleman thus far…
People of Plano: Carissa Nalley
Carissa Nalley is a multidisciplinary artist whose Plano roots run deep. Her mother and…
Vote for Planoite Dylan Rafaty in the 2020 Oticon Focus on People Awards
Dylan Rafaty is a Plano resident and disability rights advocate who has worked relentlessly…
Collin County Students Selected for 2020 Congressional Youth Advisory Council
United States Congressman Van Taylor, who represents Texas’s third congressional district, recently announced the…
Bed Start
In 1995, Bed Start was born as a result of a partnership between Plano’s…
People of Plano: Amy Pagan
Amy Pagan is a well-rounded artistic professional, having worked in photography, writing, illustration, advertising,…
Student-Led Organization Has Raised $100,000 for Underserved Youth
Founded and run by Plano high school students, Be the Light (BTL) Youth Association…
Nychelle Elise Tattoo Studio
There is a huge amount of trust involved when it comes to tattoos. While…
People of Plano: Alex Johnson
Meet Alex Johnson, a longtime Plano resident, Plano West Rotary Club president, and CEO…
Girl Boss 2020: Ten Women Changing Plano
Every woman remembers her first time. That magical moment when she shattered expectations, reached…
Girl Boss 2020: Suzanne Chen
Suzanne Chen was born and reared in Taiwan, then moved to New York City…
Girl Boss 2020: Pam Rosener
When Plano resident Pam Rosener saw a community need that should be fulfilled, she…
Girl Boss 2020: Monique Muhammad
Monique Muhammad never quits and doesn’t take no for an answer. That tenacity is…
Girl Boss 2020: Karen Getz Rhodes-Whitley
Directing a billion-dollar budget for the City of Plano has never been an easy…
Girl Boss 2020: June Jenkins
Back in April, when residents of North Texas first began to feel the full…
Girl Boss 2020: Irum Rashid-Jones
It’s hard to put Irum Rashid-Jones in a box, but she has no problem…
Girl Boss 2020: Gloria Granados
Gloria Granados is a champion of immigrant rights and the founder of Light of…
Girl Boss 2020: Courtney Hitt
Courtney Hitt is chair of Plano’s Cultural Affairs Commission, a group of residents appointed…
Girl Boss 2020: Candace Winslow
Candace Winslow is the kind of leader who leads from the inside. Before becoming…
Girl Boss 2020: Amy Holzle
Stantec is an engineering and architecture firm with offices and ongoing projects around the…
Everyone Eatz Changes Local Resident’s Life with Car Donation
Wednesday, August 19 was memorable for Ram Mehta on several fronts. It was the…
People of Plano: David Tilley
Meet David Tilley, the public information officer for Plano Police. David grew up in…
Taco Delite Founder Jerry Rose Lovingly Remembered
Taco Delite has been satisfying customers in Plano and beyond – with a few…
People of Plano: Dayna Tolley
Dayna Tolley was born in California and raised in the great state of Texas,…
Friends Honor Christian Sanchez with The Storehouse of Collin County Service Project
At sunset on August 2, friends and family of Christian Sanchez, a boy who…
Plano East Students Create Nonprofit to Fight Cancer
Sanjana Pemmaraju and Ronak Shah are rising seniors at Plano East Senior High School….
Former Plano Wildcats Coach Tuck Humbled by Hall of Fame Nomination
Terry Tuck is proud to call himself a baseball “lifer.” However, when it comes…
Plano West Rotary Club Partnership Serves Douglass Community
As rallies for racial justice happened throughout Plano and the rest of the U.S….
#Changemakers in the Disabilities Community: Ruth Thompson
Prior to 2004, Ruth Thompson lived and worked in Colorado as the executive director…
Plano West Graduate Wins Final Golf Event as Junior in Comeback Fashion
Ellie Roth was undaunted. Even after shooting 76, putting her four shots off the…
Collin County NAACP Sees Recent Increase in Participation
Plano resident June Jenkins said the Craig Ranch North Community Pool party incident in…
Clint Haggard Receives Collin County Preservation Award
A handful of quiet acknowledgments took place in May all over Collin County, with…
Y.B.S. [Young, Black and Suburban] Kids
Deidra O’Neal, a resident of Plano and mother of four, noticed something as her…
Plano Mayor Harry LaRosiliere Opens Up About Police, Racism and Leading Through Civil Unrest
When Plano Mayor Harry LaRosiliere first heard about the killing of George Floyd, he says he…
The Iman Project Workshops Spark Uncomfortable Conversations
After the death of George Floyd, Bree Clarke broke down in tears while hosting…
Police Chief Ed Drain Addresses Plano Department Policies
After the May police-related death of George Floyd in Minneapolis, incidents of police brutality…
Black-owned Businesses in Plano
Patronage matters. Supporting Black-owned businesses in Plano not only helps close the racial wealth…
#Changemakers in the Disabilities Community: Kate Knight and Craig Tiritilli
In 2009 Craig Tiritilli and Salah Boukadoum started Soap Hope in Dallas based on…
Ron Bultongez Releases New Single “Get Back Up”
Local musician Ron Bultongez released his first new single in two years, “Get Back…
What Can North Texas Students Expect When Preparing for College This Fall?
The past three months of 2020 have looked nothing like we could’ve anticipated a…
Two Thousand Gather at Plano’s Hungry for Change Rally
On June 7 at Plano Municipal Center, founder of Minnie’s Food Pantry Cheryl Jackson…
Plano Honors Sam Johnson One Last Time
Today residents of Plano paid their respects to local legend Sam Johnson with a…
Local Teenager Starts Healthcare Supplies Business
From their home in Wylie, Texas, sixteen-year-old Grace Duck and her father, Brandon Duck,…
Leslie Baker Remembered as a Friend Like No Other
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Plano West Alum Earns SMU’s Highest Award
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Plano-native wins figure skating Grand Prix final
byAmber Glenn won gold this weekend, ending a 14-year streak of no wins for American women in any figure skating worldwide singles competition.
