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Sherman man arrested in connection with hit and run in Plano

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Sherman man arrested in connection with hit and run in Plano

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Plano is soon to have its first speakeasy! Learn about the man behind the vision

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Plano is soon to have its first speakeasy! Learn about the man behind the vision

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This Collin County police officer has developed a statewide elementary school program that engages kids with first responders

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This Collin County police officer has developed a statewide elementary school program that engages kids with first responders

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Hop into spring with these five events this week in Plano

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Hop into spring with these five events this week in Plano

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Mar 19, 2023

Plano ISD deliberates over what new programs to add as it shifts focus to CTE

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Plano ISD deliberates over what new programs to add as it shifts focus to CTE

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Mar 17, 2023

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Plano ISD changes middle school schedules to offer teacher, student support

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Plano ISD changes middle school schedules to offer teacher, student support

Mar 17, 2023

Plano ISD will implement an eight-period day for its middle schools beginning in the 2023-24 school year. Read MorePlano ISD changes middle school schedules to offer teacher, student support

Plano News Roundup: Watch for these coming intersection Improvements

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Plano News Roundup: Watch for these coming intersection Improvements

Mar 17, 2023

Plano residents can expect some intersection improvements throughout the city. Major items approved during the March 13 city council meeting include: Read MorePlano News Roundup: Watch for these coming intersection Improvements

Plano ISD officials address recent Plano Senior High student's death from lethal amount of fentanyl

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Plano ISD officials address recent Plano Senior High student's death from lethal amount of fentanyl

Mar 16, 2023

According to a letter sent out to families by officials of the Plano Independent School District, a student from Plano died of fentanyl poisoning in February. Read MorePlano ISD officials address recent Plano Senior High student's death from lethal amount of fentanyl

Plano Business Briefs: Spots for Leadership Plano Class 40 open

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Plano Business Briefs: Spots for Leadership Plano Class 40 open

Mar 16, 2023

Leadership Plano, an esteemed program of the Plano Chamber of Commerce, has announced that applications for Class 40 are now open. Read MorePlano Business Briefs: Spots for Leadership Plano Class 40 open

Two assaults and other crimes were reported in Plano recenlty

Plano Star Courier

Two assaults and other crimes were reported in Plano recenlty

Mar 15, 2023

Between March 5-14, the Plano Police Department responded to two aggravated assaults and other crimes of note. Read MoreTwo assaults and other crimes were reported in Plano recenlty

Allen, Plano educators honored as Teachers On The Rise winners for February

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Allen, Plano educators honored as Teachers On The Rise winners for February

Mar 15, 2023

Market Street and Mrs Baird’s Bread announced the February winners of the second annual Teachers On The Rise program. Read MoreAllen, Plano educators honored as Teachers On The Rise winners for February

McKinney woman pronounced dead after hit-and-run in Plano

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McKinney woman pronounced dead after hit-and-run in Plano

Mar 14, 2023

On March 13, 2023 at approximately 9:30 p.m., Plano Police and Plano Fire-Rescue personnel were dispatched to multiple traffic crashes on southbound US-75 at Legacy Drive. Upon arrival, it was determined that several secondary traffic crash incidents had occurred in the same general area wit… Read MoreMcKinney woman pronounced dead after hit-and-run in Plano

Plano issues temporary ban on short-term rentals as it develops registration program

Plano Star Courier

Plano issues temporary ban on short-term rentals as it develops registration program

Mar 14, 2023

As the city of Plano continues its efforts to regulate short-term rentals, Plano City Council has given direction to place a temporary ban on permitting more short-term rentals in the city to allow city staff to gather more data and put together a registration process. Read MorePlano issues temporary ban on short-term rentals as it develops registration program

See what the library has to offer in Plano this week

Plano Star Courier

See what the library has to offer in Plano this week

Mar 12, 2023

Here are five things to do in Plano the week of March 12. Read MoreSee what the library has to offer in Plano this week

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Playoff Preview: State-ranked matchups, rematches aplenty as HS soccer postseason gets underway

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Playoff Preview: State-ranked matchups, rematches aplenty as HS soccer postseason gets underway

By Matt Welch | Star Local Media
Mar 19, 2023

Area bat-and-ball roundup: Plano East softball run-rules into win column; sweeps aplenty in 5-6A baseball

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Area bat-and-ball roundup: Plano East softball run-rules into win column; sweeps aplenty in 5-6A baseball

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Mar 18, 2023

Matt Welch's 5-Star Spotlight: Here are a few student-athletes who have shined around the area

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Updated Mar 17, 2023

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Top honors: Plano, East rack up 6-6A basketball superlatives

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Top honors: Plano, East rack up 6-6A basketball superlatives

Mar 16, 2023

The Plano-Plano East boys basketball rivalry returned in full force for the 2022-23 season. Read MoreTop honors: Plano, East rack up 6-6A basketball superlatives

Plano West making its mark early into 2023 season

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Plano West making its mark early into 2023 season

Mar 15, 2023

PLANO — Ever since the calendar flipped to March, the switch has been flipped by the Plano West softball team. Read MorePlano West making its mark early into 2023 season

PHOTOS: Plano West, Lewisville softball go down to the wire

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PHOTOS: Plano West, Lewisville softball go down to the wire

Mar 15, 2023

The Plano West softball team picked up a 6-3 victory over Lewisville on Tuesday early into the District 6-6A schedule. Check out more than 30 photos from Tuesday's game. Read MorePHOTOS: Plano West, Lewisville softball go down to the wire

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Mar 12, 2023

Each week throughout the 2022-23 school year, Star Local Media will recognize one of the standout student-athletes from its coverage area as Athlete of the Week. Read MoreVote for Star Local Media's Athlete of the Week

State-ranked starts aplenty among local baseball teams

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State-ranked starts aplenty among local baseball teams

Mar 12, 2023

As tournament season winds down for plenty of high school baseball programs around the area, all eyes turn to the start of district play later this week. Read MoreState-ranked starts aplenty among local baseball teams

Matt Welch's 5-Star Spotlight: Here are a few athletes who have shined around the area

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Matt Welch's 5-Star Spotlight: Here are a few athletes who have shined around the area

Updated Mar 17, 2023

There's no shortage of noteworthy performances turned in by student-athletes around the area. Each week, Star Local Media's sports staff will recognize five student-athletes from their respective coverage areas as part of its 5-Star Spotlight. Read MoreMatt Welch's 5-Star Spotlight: Here are a few athletes who have shined around the area

Shorthanded Prestonwood perseveres, finishes memorable season as TAPPS champs

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Shorthanded Prestonwood perseveres, finishes memorable season as TAPPS champs

Mar 10, 2023

It took the Prestonwood Christian boys soccer team 13 years to capture another Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools state championship. The memory of this one will likely last a good bit longer. Read MoreShorthanded Prestonwood perseveres, finishes memorable season as TAPPS champs

District rivals collide: Check out the action from Monday's 6-6A soccer clash between Hebron and Plano West

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District rivals collide: Check out the action from Monday's 6-6A soccer clash between Hebron and Plano West

Mar 7, 2023

The Hebron girls soccer team continued to make gains towards the postseason on Monday, outlasting Plano West for a 2-1 victory. Here are some photos from Monday's showdown between District 6-6A rivals. Read MoreDistrict rivals collide: Check out the action from Monday's 6-6A soccer clash between Hebron and Plano West

Vote for Star Local Media's Athlete of the Week

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Mar 5, 2023

Each week throughout the 2022-23 school year, Star Local Media will recognize one of the standout student-athletes from its coverage area as Athlete of the Week. Read MoreVote for Star Local Media's Athlete of the Week

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