Medical City Plano names new CEO
Medical City Plano has named Ben Coogan CEO after the current CEO accepted a position as president of HCA Healthcare’s West Florida Division.
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Flower Child to open Plano location in late 2023
Health food chain Flower Child is opening a new location later this year at Preston Park Colonnade Shopping Center.
Isabel Mota makes cooking French pastries easy
Madeleines, macarons and crepes. Oh my! These French pastries are characteristically hard to make,…
NTPA Repertory Theatre announces 2023 Plano Summer Musicals Series
North Texas Performing Arts is filling summer with the arts with musicals Grease! and Pippin doing shows all summer long.
Smile Doctors Plano to kick off summer reading program
Smile Doctors is partnering with Scholastic to bring a summer reading club to neighborhood kids. Reading program kits are available now.
Love letters to Plano: 150 years of excellence
Plano is a chart-topping city. She’s called the City of Excellence for a reason,…
Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas announces 17 Girl Scout Gold Award recipients from Plano
Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas is celebrating 17 of Plano’s Girl Scouts with the Gold Award for their projects benefitting the community.
Top 5 things to do with your library this June
Stop by your local library this month to celebrate Plano’s sesquicentennial, learn about videography, space, using your Cricut and gardening.
Plano dips one spot in Trust for Public Land 2023 rankings
Plano’s Trust for Public Land ParkScore brought Plano down to #16 in the nation for public access to parks. Last year Plano was #15.
Plano gains Stray Kite Studios headquarters
Independent game development company Stray Kite Studios is moving their headquarters from Richardson to Plano.
Bobcats are out and about – here’s what to know to stay safe and informed
Spot a bobcat in your neighborhood? Don’t panic. While bobcats aren’t a danger to humans, stay vigilante and don’t encourage them near homes.
St. Andrew Methodist Church to host fourth annual golf tournament to benefit scholarship funds
St. Andrew Methodist Church is set to host their annual golf tournament benefitting high school seniors and seminary students on June 5.
Dessert shop The Dolly Llama to open Plano location later this month
The Dolly Llama is opening a Plano location later this month with free merch, raffle tickets and lots of ice cream and waffles to go around.
Time is brain; time lost is brain lost explains Rashedul Hasan, M.D., Medical Director of Comprehensive Stroke Program for Baylor Scott & White Medical Center
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the American Stroke Association,…
Children’s Medical Center Plano celebrates expansion
Children’s Medical Center Plano is celebrating the beginning of its new expansion that will nearly double the number of beds.
Cheer Athletics opens auditions at new facility
Cheer Athletics opens largest dedicated cheer gym in the world. Auditions start this week for All Star teams.
Don’t be CAMELra shy: Darna is celebrating one year with a camel photo opp
Darna is turning one, and they’re celebrating with live music, a special menu and a live camel for photo opps.
A guide to Plano’s Asian markets
It’s Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, and here’s how to celebrate. On top…
Unofficial Plano election results are in
Unofficial election results are in, with most places won by incumbents. 4 city council places and 3 board of trustees places were up for vote.
NTPA students and staff receive 18 nominations for Broadway Dallas High School Music Theatre Awards
NTPA students and staff were nominated for Broadway Dallas awards for performances in Bonnie & Clyde and at their respective high schools.
Movement Climbing, Yoga and Fitness acquires Summit Plano
Summit Plano has been acquired by Movement Climbing, Yoga and Fitness, which has also acquired nearby Summit locations and Team Texas.
Collin College under fire from AAUP for academic freedom violation
Three professors were fired after speaking out against Confederate statues, COVID-era policies and more. The AAUP investigated.
Fisher Investments moves headquarters to Plano, plans to increase hiring
Fisher Investments has moved its headquarters to Plano after a capital gains tax passed in the Washington state supreme court.
Mother’s Day meals in Plano’s eateries
Whether you’re in the mood for pizza, tacos or eggs benedict, Plano’s eateries have specials prepared for Mother’s Day weekend.
Top 5 things to do with your library this May
This month, Plano Public Libraries are bringing on a bookmark contest, genealogy research, Google Suites workshop and more.
Plano schools fill Niche 2023 ‘Best of’ Lists
Plano ISD is filling the education charts this year with 19 Top 100 in Texas titles and 3 Top 500 in America titles.
Plano Police still looking for help identifying victim in cold murder case
Police are looking for tips in a cold case murder investigation from 1996, where an unknown Hispanic male was found in a field.
Plano-based Frito-Lay will soon roll out at-home compostable chip bags
Frito-Lay’s new greenhouse is working on 100% at-home compostable chip bags, aiming to accomplish 2025 sustainability goals.
America’s middle class is shrinking – Here’s how Plano’s middle class stacks up
In a recent SmartAsset study, Plano ranked #9 for the wealthiest middle class. The median salary for a Plano resident is $95,002.
Plano Parks & Rec and Children’s Health to host life jacket drive this weekend
Donate life jackets this weekend at Jack Carter Pool for a chance at a swag bag and to meet Larry the Life Vest.
Parks and Recreation is looking for ways to increase pickleball in Plano
Plano Parks & Rec is looking for ways to increase availability for residents to play pickleball, representatives said in a town hall meeting.
Everything we know about today’s shooting ‘hoax’
Police responded to a call of a mass shooting on Collin College Plano Campus this morning. Students are raising concerns about returning.
Corporate chef Preston Paine recalls working at Nicola’s ahead of Ciao House air date
Exxir Hospitality Chef Preston Paine, who will compete in Food Network competition Ciao House, got his Italian start at Nicola’s.
13th Annual Head for the Cure 5K scheduled for May 6
This year’s Head for the Cure 5k is set for May 6. The race will start at Red Tail Pavilion. Funds raised will benefit brain cancer research.
Officials say change in tap water taste is temporary, safe
The North Texas Municipal Water District is doing an annual change in tap water disinfectant. You may notice a slight difference in taste.
Downtown events add to the Plano Arts Week lineup
Plano Arts Week is coming up this weekend with plenty of events from around the city. Check out these 25+ events happening downtown!
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,…
First United Bank to host Grand Opening Pillar Events all month long
First United Bank to host a blood drive, shred day, non-profit community fair, Veterans Resource Fair & Budgeting Workshop and more.
Plano high schools to unify mascots, colors in 2023-2024 school year
Plano ISD’s high schools will unite mascots next school year so that junior high schools will match their senior-high counterparts.
‘Concierge’ service to pain management from Baylor Scott & White Health’s Back and Neck Center
Anyone who has experienced back or neck pain knows that the pain can be…
Forget traffic: High-tech gondolas may be in Plano’s future
High-tech gondolas may be the new way to travel in West Plano’s shopping districts. If Plano is chosen, development will take 2-3 years.
Top 5 things to do with your library this April
Make plans for your money, hear about space exploration, see zoo animals and more with this month’s Top 5 Things To Do at your library.
Harrington Library to celebrate newly renovated space this weekend
Join Mayor John Muns at the ribbon-cutting ceremony and celebration of the completion of many Harrington Library renovations.
Collin College to offer a variety of summer camps for middle, high schoolers
Collin College’s Plano Campus is offering summer camps for teens in finance, dance, art, jazz band, creative writing, ASL and photography.
H-E-B surprises Plano educator as finalist for Excellence in Education award
H-E-B’s Excellence in Education is awarding Shepard Elementary School’s Christina Ferenschuetz as a finalist with $1,000.
India Association of North Texas presents Woman of the Year 2023 award to Geeta Menon
Geeta Menon has been awarded the IANT Woman of the Year 2023 award for her work with One Earth One Chance, which she founded.
Easter is almost here – And we’ve got 10 reservation-ready dining specials
Dining specials from Knife Plano, Mexican Bar Company, Whistle Britches, Fuzzy’s Taco Shop, Cru Food & Wine Bar, Princi Italia & more.
5.11 Tactical to celebrate grand opening this weekend
5.11 Tactical is celebrating a grand opening this weekend with freebies, refreshments and deals on tactical gear for women and men.
Hometown Heroes: Five Plano natives will appear on March Madness rosters
Five former Planoites are filling March Madness rosters this year with players from ULL, A&M, Ole Miss, Central Michigan and UConn.
