Plano Texas News

DEBRIS PICKUP FROM STORM
Due to last night’s storm, Plano Public Works and Sustainability Departments will be picking up debris in the streets and alley ways... Read More...

Storm Damage Procedures For Residential Cleanup
Due to the tremendous number of trees down as a result of this morning’s storm, city crews are in the process of clearing streets and rights-of-way as their top priority... Read More...

Collin County Commissioners Court Airs On Plano Television Network
The Plano Television Network (PTN) will begin airing the Collin County Commissioners Court on Thursday, April 3 at 9 a.m... Read More...

Manhole Discharge at Bob Woodruff Park
On March 18 at approximately 9 p.m., the City of Plano Public Works Department discovered that a manhole was discharged at... Read More...

“Men’s Health” Ranked Plano 8th Nationally for Safe Food
In the February issue of “Men’s Health” magazine, Plano was ranked eighth of 101 cities for having the safest food supply... Read More...

DON’T HANG UP ON THIS COLLECTION AGENCY
Municipal Services Bureau (MSB) is partnering with Texas jurisdictions to remind people with outstanding warrants to make payment in full on outstanding fines prior to the mid-February annual statewide “Warrant Round-Up.” MSB is working with Texas courts, sending notifications to defendants to remind them to resolve their obligations or face arrest... Read More...

Plano City Council Hosts District 1 Neighborhood Roundtable
The Mayor and City of Council of Plano invite Council District 1 residents to join them for a
Neighborhood Roundtable discussion... Read More...

Two Councilmembers Serve In National Committee Leadership Positions
Unique to almost any city in the country, every member of the Plano City Council is serving on a National League of Cities (NLC) Committee or Council... Read More...

Daddy’s Little Sweetheart Dance
Dads, grandfathers and uncles are welcome to escort their little sweethearts to an evening of enchanting music, dazzling stars, dancing and refreshments... Read More...

Plano Animal Services Presents an Urban Wildlife Forum
As the natural habitat of local wildlife becomes less and less due to urban sprawl, it becomes even more important... Read More...

Children’s Author Bruce Hale to visit Davis Library
Bruce Hale, author of the popular Chet Gecko mystery series, will visit Davis Library,
7501-B Independence, on Wednesday, January 30 from 7 to 8 p.m... Read More...

Plano Very Special Arts Festival Brings Together People of All Abilities
The City of Plano Parks and Recreation Department, in conjunction with many civic and school organizations, will present the annual Very Special Arts Festival (VSArts) on Sunday, January 27 from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm... Read More...

Spectacular Art Piece Provides Landscape of Light at Muehlenbeck Center
A dramatic welcome to the City's new Tom Muehlenbeck Center greets patrons and visitors as thousands of glass squares luminously suspended from its soaring ceiling dance across the spacious lobby... Read More...

Don’t Let Cold Weather Get the Best of Your Pets
As cold weather slips back into North Texas, remember these guidelines to keep your pets
safe and happy until the sunshine returns... Read More...

Winter Algal Bloom puts Noses on Notice
When the kitchen smells like fresh baked cookies but the shower smells like rotten eggs you know there's something funny going on! Those sensitive noses and palettes that can discern the hint of rosemary, saffron or anise in the most delicate of recipes, are the ones that now are detecting odor and flavor in our water that can range from “swampy” to “metallic” to “rotten eggs.” It's the annual winter algal bloom... Read More...

Plano Animal Shelter Improves Hours of Operations for 2008
Effective Monday, Jan. 7, the Plano Animal Shelter’s hours will change to allow
residents more time to pick out that perfect pet. Under the new hours, the Shelter will
remain closed on Mondays, but will open from... Read More...

Protect Your Pet From Holiday Hazards
While making your festive plans for the holidays, the City of Plano Animal Services Division asks you not to forget your pets... Read More...

Mayor Evans Honored with Women’s Leadership Award
The National League of Cities’ (NLC) Women in Municipal Government (WIMG) group
honored Plano Mayor Pat Evans with the 2007 Leadership Award during their annual
membership luncheon at... Read More...

Rejoice in a Greener Holiday Season
Reduce consumption, recycle, re-give and rejoice in a greener holiday season. Learn how to enjoy the holidays without the waste by attending the “Living Green Through the Holidays” educational seminar.... Read More...

Plano Gears Up for 29th Annual Parks and Recreation Christmas Crafts Fair
Now is the chance to get a jump on your holiday shopping at the City of Plano’s 29th Annual Christmas Crafts Fair on Saturday, November 17 from 10am to 5pm; and on Sunday, November 18 from noon to 5pm at Plano Centre... Read More...

Injury Motor Vehicle Accident
On November 1, 2007 at approximately 9:38 a.m., a bob-tail truck traveling northbound on US75 was involved in a serious motor vehicle crash with a convoy of Texas Department of Transportation vehicles.... Read More...

Hostage Situation at Plano Medical Office
On October 30, 2007 at approximately 4:15 p.m., Plano Police Officers responded to a Hostage Situation in progress in the 4100 block of West 15th Street.... Read More...

Plano’s Open House Becomes Animal House on Nov. 10
The Plano Animal Shelter will celebrate National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week on Saturday, Nov. 10 with an Open House. The festivities begin at 10 a.m. and end at 4 p.m. at Plano Animal Services, 4028 W. Plano Pkwy.... Read More...

Free Community Forum on Drug and Alcohol Awareness
The Collin County Substance Abuse Coalition and Plano West Senior High School will present a free community forum on drug and alcohol awareness at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 18, in the auditorium at Plano West, 5601 W.
Parker Road... Read More...

Plano Dedicates Park to former Leader, David A. Griffin
The City of Plano has announced the dedication of David A. Griffin Park will be held on Tuesday, October 23 at 10:00 am. The newly designated Griffin Park is located on the site of The Ridgeview Ranch Golf Club... Read More...

Hector Guzman Speaking at Plano International Festival
The 3rd annual Plano International Festival is proud to announce Plano Symphony Orchestra Director Hector Guzman will give a keynote speech during the Festival’s naturalization ceremony, organized by the Department of Homeland Security. The ceremony follows the Festival’s kick-off event, a Parade of Nations. The Festival is from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 20 in Haggard Park, 901 E. 15th St., in Historic Downtown Plano.... Read More...

National Day of Prayer Organizers Seek Spiritual Leaders
With the 56th National Day of Prayer just a few months away, the Multicultural Outreach Roundtable (MCOR) of the City of Plano is seeking spiritual leaders to honor Plano’s diverse heritage of prayer... Read More...

Fatal Motor Vehicle Accident
On October 1, 2007 at approximately 11:45 p.m., Plano Police Officers were dispatched to the 6500 block of Legacy Drive in reference to a motor vehicle crash. Preliminary investigation indicates that a white 1999 Lexus... Read More...

Burglary Of A Habitation
On September 30, 2007 at approximately 7:15 p.m., Plano Police Officers responded to a disturbance call in the 1600 block of Avenue M.... Read More...

Robbery at Plano Residence
On September 20, 2007 at approximately 12:44 p.m., Plano Police Officers responded to a possible burglary in progress in the 6300 block of Westblanc Drive... Read More...

Plano Reports First Human West Nile Virus Case
The first 2007 reported case of West Nile Virus in a human has been reported in Plano zip code 75093 and confirmed by Collin County Health Care Services on Sept. 18 2007... Read More...

Suspicious Circumstances - UPDATE
On Friday, September 14, 2007, the School Liaison Officer assigned to Shepton High School located at 5505 West Plano Parkway received a delayed report of suspicious circumstances surrounding the illness of a student on Monday, September 10, 2007... Read More...

Citizens Assisting Plano Police
On September 1, 2006, the Plano Police Department, in partnership with the Plano Police Citizen Alumni Association, implemented a citizen patrol unit. This special unit, “Citizens Assisting Plano Police” (CAPP), is composed of a group of non-sworn law enforcement volunteers who assist Plano Police Officers... Read More...

Plano’s Jimmy Foster Receives International Service Award
Jimmy Foster, Director of Public Works for the City of Plano, is the recipient of the 2007 International Service Award, presented by the American Public Works Association... Read More...

Palmer Appointed to National Council for Public Procurement and Contracting
Diane Palmer, CPPB, Purchasing Manager of the City of Plano Purchasing Department has been appointed on behalf of the National Purchasing Institute (NPI) to the National Council for Public Procurement and Contracting Committee... Read More...

Labor Day Holiday Enforcement
In an effort to prevent crash-related highway incidents and injuries during the summer holiday season, the Plano Police Department will again utilize the Texas Department of Transportation Impaired Driving Mobilization Grant... Read More...

Traffic Enforcement Program Award
On August 16, 2007 the Plano Police Department received the 2007 S.T.E.P. Department of the Year Award from the Texas Department of Transportation at the 2007 Save a Life Summit in San Antonio, Texas... Read More...

Shoting - Update
On August 25, 2007 at approximately 5:15 a.m., Plano Police Officers were dispatched to a shooting in the 600 block of West 16th Street... Read More...

Plano City Council Named 2007 City of Council of the Year
During the Plano City Council meeting on August 27, Plano’s Mayor and City Council were honored by the Texas City Management Association (TCMA) as the 2007 City of Council of the Year... Read More...

Plano Shooting
On August 25, 2007 at approximately 5:15 a.m. Plano Police Officers were dispatched to a shooting in the 600 block of West 16th Street. Upon Officers arrival, a Hispanic male was located in the parking lot of the location with multiple gunshot wounds... Read More...

Thompson Becomes First Recipient of the Texas Destination Marketing Certificates
The Texas Association of Convention & Visitor Bureaus (TACVB) has announced that Mark W. Thompson of the Plano Convention and Visitors Bureau is one of the first recipients... Read More...

West Nile Virus Detected in Plano
The City of Plano Health Department received notification today from the Texas Department of State Health Services that a sample of mosquitoes tested positive for West Nile Virus. The samples were collected August 14, 2007 near... Read More...

SCHOOL ZONE SAFETY ALERT
Wednesday, August 27, 2007 is the first day of school for the Plano Independent School District. Plano Police Officers will be heavily enforcing school zones, crosswalks, and speed limits to assure a safe commute to school this year. Please assist us in this endeavor to remind and educate the drivers... Read More...

Bank Robbery Suspects Arrested
The suspects involved in the Wachovia Bank Robbery that occurred in the 2400 block of East Plano Parkway on August 17, 2007 have been identified as... Read More...

Bank Robbery
On August 17, 2007 at approximately 2:17 p.m., Plano Police Officers responded to a Robbery call in progress at the Wachovia Bank located in the 2400 block of East Plano Parkway.... Read More...

Back-to-School Means Shredding Paper
A free document and paper shredding service highlights the “Live Green in Plano Back to School Recycling” initiative. The City of Plano, in partnership with local Wal-Mart stores and CINTAS, will securely shred material for residents from 9 – 11 a.m. this Saturday, Aug. 18 at no charge to Plano residents.... Read More...

Children in the Garden – Eat What They Grow
Children and gardening go together like peas in a pod. “Kids in the Garden: Planting a Garden They Can Eat,” is a new class offered this fall by the Sustainability and Environmental Services department for children in second- through fourth-grades.... Read More...

Douglass Community Center Hosts “Back-to-School Drive” in Plano
There will be a huge Back-to-School Drive in Plano on Saturday, August 18 starting at 10:00 am. This free event is being sponsored by the Douglass Community Center, Avenue F Church of Christ and The Heights Baptist Church of Richardson.... Read More...

West Nile Virus Detected in Plano Mosquito Sampling
The City of Plano Health Department received notification today from the Texas Department of State Health Services that a sample of mosquitoes tested positive for West Nile Virus... Read More...

Plano Police Officer Dies in Vehicle Accident
Plano Police are mourning the loss of fellow peace officer Dayle Weston Hardy who was killed on Saturday following a vehicle accident at the intersection of Independence Parkway and Russell Creek Drive.... Read More...

Fraud / Counterfeit Checks
Plano Police Detectives have recently discovered that several individuals have been passing many counterfeit checks at retail stores from Dallas, Texas to St. Louis Missouri.... Read More...

Plano Municipal Court Opens Western Plano Location for Clerk Windows
On Monday, July 9, Plano residents will have a new convenient option of handling City citations on the western side of Plano. Two clerical cashier windows will be open for service at the Joint Use Facility, 7501-A Independence Parkway. The windows will be operated Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.... Read More...

Green ‘n’ Clean Garage and Get on the Bus Tour Helps Residents Live Green and Save Money
The place to learn about toxin-free pest management, water conservation, compost techniques and chemical-free household cleaners is the City of Plano. Learn to live green and save green at the Green ‘n’ Clean Garage Grand Opening and Get on the Bus Tour beginning at 9 a.m. this Saturday, June 30 at Parkway Service Center, 4120 W. Plano Parkway at Commerce St..... Read More...

Picnic in the Park on the Road Concert Series
The City of Plano’s Picnic in the Park on the Road Concert Series will feature diverse music, while promoting zero waste.

This will be the first year that the series has been a Zero Waste Event. “Zero waste mirrors nature in minimizing waste and replenishing renewable resources,” said Melinda Sweney, Sustainability Communications Coordinator. “Attendees will learn about the proper disposal of recyclables, organic material and trash.... Read More...

TEXAS MUSIC SERIES STARTS AT AMPHITHEATER IN PLANO - Half-price General Admission Tickets Offered
Two of Texas’ most popular performing songwriters, Terri Hendrix and Ruthie Foster, are bringing their all-star bands to play on the red carpet at Plano’s new Amphitheater at Oak Point Park this Thursday, June 14, 2007 at 7:30 pm. The smoke-free family concert opens a season of five Texas Music Sundown Concerts at the Amphitheater at Oak Point, an open air venue located at 2801 East Spring Creek Parkway.... Read More...

Cheyenne Park – Citizen Assistance Requested
Neighborhood assistance is being solicited from citizens at Cheyenne Park to stem a rash of incidents involving attempted arson and vandalism.... Read More...

Why are we still in Stage 3 water restrictions?
Lake Lavon is full and May has been one of the wettest months on record for quite some time. Why then, do some North Texas communities remain in Stage 3 water use restrictions?... Read More...

City of Plano Smokefree Ordinance
The United States Surgeon General, in the 2006 report on “The Health Consequences of Involuntary Exposure to Tobacco Smoke” stated that scientific evidence indicates there is no risk-free level of exposure to secondhand smoke... Read More...