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Kick off the holiday season with Dickens in Downtown Plano!
By Collin Times Report Nov 15, 2023
Experience the magic of the holidays at this fun and family-friendly annual event.
Discover Great Gifts and Décor at the Plano Holiday Market
By Collin Times Report Nov 11, 2023
Plano Holiday Market is a fun and free event showcasing an incredible selection of handmade holiday gifts. Crafty and artistic talents from all over the region converge at Carpenter Park Recreation Center on Nov. 18-19. Find tons of holiday-themed goods made of fabric, wood, ceramic, glass and more.
Join us for Texas Recycles Day Saturday, Nov. 11!
By Collin Times Report Nov 9, 2023
Join us November 11 from 8:30 am to noon for the 2023 Texas Recycles Day at: Chase Oaks Church Parking Lot (281 Legacy Drive, Plano, Texas 75023), enter off of Chase Oaks Boulevard
Heritage Resource Survey 2023
By Collin Times Report Nov 8, 2023
Was your house built before 1975? If so, the City of Plano has completed survey of homes and neighborhoods like yours as part of the 2024 update of our Heritage Preservation Plan. Please join us, in person or via Zoom, for a public meeting to learn if your neighborhood or property was found eligible for listing as a Potential Heritage Resource or Potential Neighborhood Conservation District.
Plano Receives National Excellence Award for Parks and Recreation for a Fifth Time
By Collin Times Report Nov 4, 2023
The National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) at its annual conference in Dallas today announced the City of Plano’s Parks and Recreation Department as the 2023 National Gold Medal Award, marking a fifth national recognition for the Department.
Check out the Residential Food Scrap Composting Program!
By Collin Times Report Nov 3, 2023
Plano residents can now participate in Plano’s Residential Food Scrap Composting Program. By participating in the program, Plano residents have the opportunity to reduce the negative outcomes associated with landfilling of food scraps by turning these into nutrient rich compost for local soils instead.
Plano’s Beloved Oldest Tree Takes Final Bow
By Collin Times Report Nov 1, 2023
We’re heartbroken to report the stormy weather we experienced last week caused one of North Texas' true treasures to fall. The Quadricentennial Bur Oak in Bob Woodruff Park was widely known as the oldest and largest tree in North Texas.
5th Gold Medal Earned by Plano Parks and Recreation
By Collin Times Report Oct 28, 2023
Look forward to improvements to the Bob Woodruff Park Southwest Trail. Signal operations get TxDOT funding. Keep pets safe during Halloween. Start finding items for Texas Recycles Day. These stories and more are in this week's edition of Plano City News.
Plano Receives National Excellence Award for Parks and Recreation for a Fifth Time
By Collin Times Report Oct 18, 2023
The National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) at its annual conference in Dallas today announced the City of Plano’s Parks and Recreation Department as the 2023 National Gold Medal Award, marking a fifth national recognition for the Department.
Tour Beautiful WaterWise Gardens
By Collin Times Report Oct 13, 2023
Visit a variety of beautiful, sustainable landscapes in Plano at the WaterWise Landscape Tour. These landscapes showcase plants and practices great for North Texas. Marvel at dozens of Texas-tough plant varieties, learn where to purchase them and how to care for them. Interact with knowledgeable volunteers and experts who can answer your questions and share valuable advice. Encounter lots of winged wonders as the WaterWise Landscape Tour coincides with the monarch butterfly migration! Be sure to stop by the Plano Environmental Education Center during the event to pick up free landscaping tools! Supplies are limited, so don’t miss out. The WaterWise Landscape Tour is free and no registration is required. It’s self-guided and self-paced. Transportation isn’t provided. WaterWise Landscape Tour Saturday, Oct. 21 9 am-3 pm Locations across Plano Visit Plano.gov/WWLT in mid-October for a downloadable tour map, plant lists and other resources to plan your day. See you there!
Community Paramedics Reduce Ambulance Calls
By Collin Times Report Oct 3, 2023
Learn why the Community Paramedic Program is gaining national attention and improving lives. The North Texas Food Bank Peanut Butter drive ends this week.
What is the Police Forensic Services Division?
By Collin Times Report Oct 2, 2023
National Forensic Science week was September 17-23, 2023. Join us in learning more about Plano's accredited division.
Keep up with the Short-Term Rental Study
By Collin Times Report Sep 26, 2023
STR work by the task force is scheduled to be completed in the spring of 2024.
Water, Sewer and Trash Rates Increasing - Prepare for Oct. 1 Rate Increases
By Collin Times Report Sep 25, 2023
Watch for changes to your City utility bill beginning Oct. 1. Reach your fitness goals with a friendly neighborhood competition. If you know someone in need, invite them to attend the Thriving Communities Resource Fair. These stories and more are in the latest edition of Plano City News.
Council Approves Debris Hauler, Bucket Truck, Traffic Safety Grant
By Collin Times Report Sep 20, 2023
In regular business, these major items were approved during the Sept. 11 City Council Meeting.
Rep. Keith Self Introduces Bill to Eliminate the Equity Action Plan at the Department of Housing and Urban Development
By Collin Times Report Sep 18, 2023
On September 8, Congressman Keith Self introduced a bill to eliminate the HUD Equity Action Plan of the Department of Housing and Urban Development—a new set of regulations enacted by the Biden administration.
Congressman Keith Self Self Introduces Resolution to Designate National Military and Veterans Suicide Awareness Day
By Collin Times Report Sep 13, 2023
On September 5, Congressman Keith Self introduced a resolution to designate September 22 of each year as National Military and Veterans Suicide Awareness Day.
Plano Fire-Rescue and Medical City Plano Program Doubles Survival
By Collin Times Report Sep 5, 2023
Learn how Plano Fire-Rescue and Medical City Plano are improving the odds for some cardiac arrest patients. Juvenile curfews go away on Sept. 1. Help identify pollinators at nature preserves. Sign your group up to recite the pledge at a city council meeting. Short-term Rental Virtual Open House ends soon. These stories and more are in the latest edition of Plano City News.
City Facilities Closed for Labor Day
By Collin Times Report Aug 29, 2023
Check hours for facilities before visiting Monday, Sept. 4.
Congressman Keith Self Announces Hunt County District Office Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
By Collin Times Report Aug 29, 2023
On August 23, Congressman Keith Self announces the grand opening of the Hunt County district office in Greenville, Texas.