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Plano City Council puts Oncor on hot seat during Monday meeting

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Plano City Council puts Oncor on hot seat during Monday meeting

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Chemirmir indicted for additional cases of capital murder of Frisco, Plano women

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Chemirmir indicted for additional cases of capital murder of Frisco, Plano women

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Our Neighbors: Observations from visitors can open our eyes about quality of life in North Texas

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Jun 27, 2022

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Plano community profile: Esther Liu works dream job as flight attendant

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Jun 27, 2022

Plano business briefs: NTPA film premieres, Cheer Athletics relocates and more

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Plano business briefs: NTPA film premieres, Cheer Athletics relocates and more

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Plano news roundup: school zone removal, blood donations and more

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Plano news roundup: school zone removal, blood donations and more

Jun 26, 2022

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Will the Supreme Court's landmark abortion decision define the November election?

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Will the Supreme Court's landmark abortion decision define the November election?

Jun 24, 2022

History was made on Friday when the Supreme Court of the United States issued its Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization decision, which effectively overturned 1973's landmark Roe v. Wade decision. Read More

Plano's 'All American Fourth' Independence Day celebration is coming up: Here are five things to know.

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Plano's 'All American Fourth' Independence Day celebration is coming up: Here are five things to know.

Jun 24, 2022

Plano's annual Fourth of July celebration, All American Fourth, is slated for next Monday on July 4. Read More

Here's how Plano ISD's proposed lower ad valorem tax rate could affect you

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Here's how Plano ISD's proposed lower ad valorem tax rate could affect you

Jun 23, 2022

Plano ISD approved a proposed budget with a $38.9 million deficit and a lower ad valorem tax rate for the 2022-23 fiscal year as the district navigates ongoing inflationary challenges. Read More

Plano police respond to two reports of aggravated assaults

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Plano police respond to two reports of aggravated assaults

Jun 23, 2022

Plano Police Department officers responded to two reports of aggravated assaults, two robberies and other incidents from June 15-22, according to community crime map data. Read More

Power outages reported in parts of Plano; here's a resource to check if your home, business is affected

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Power outages reported in parts of Plano; here's a resource to check if your home, business is affected

Jun 20, 2022

Power outages were reported in parts of the city of Plano on Monday afternoon. Read More

Hand amputation doesn't stop Plano East graduate from playing soccer and living an independent life

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Hand amputation doesn't stop Plano East graduate from playing soccer and living an independent life

Jun 17, 2022

Mario Frias never liked to dwell on or sulk in the face of tragedy, even if nobody would blame him for doing so. Read More

Plano Mayor summer interns gather for Service Day at North Texas Food Bank

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Plano Mayor summer interns gather for Service Day at North Texas Food Bank

Jun 17, 2022

Having just kicked off its 2022 installment, the Plano Mayor Summer Internship Program (PMSIP) hosted its Service Day function Friday at the North Texas Food Bank Friday morning. Read More

Gay and Lesbian Alliance of North Texas hosts first in-person event since COVID-19 in Plano

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Gay and Lesbian Alliance of North Texas hosts first in-person event since COVID-19 in Plano

Jun 17, 2022

The Plano-based Gay and Lesbian Alliance (GALA) of North Texas hosted its first in-person event since the COVID-19 pandemic at Urban Rio's rooftop on Thursday. Read More

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2022 Star Local Media All-Area Baseball Team: See which players earned honors for their play on the diamond

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2022 Star Local Media All-Area Baseball Team: See which players earned honors for their play on the diamond

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Area football teams draw mixed results at 7-on-7 state tournament

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Area football teams draw mixed results at 7-on-7 state tournament

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Jun 29, 2022

2022 Star Local Media All-Area Softball Team: See which players earned honors for their play on the diamond

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2022 Star Local Media All-Area Softball Team: See which players earned honors for their play on the diamond

By Matt Welch, Devin Hasson and David Wolman
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Another trip around the sun: The 10 best games I covered during the 2021-22 school year

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Another trip around the sun: The 10 best games I covered during the 2021-22 school year

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Jun 23, 2022

Getting it done in the classroom: Area baseball, softball stars earn academic all-state honors

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Getting it done in the classroom: Area baseball, softball stars earn academic all-state honors

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Jun 21, 2022

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Summer Questions: Sizing up the best games, teams in 6-6A from 2021-22

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Summer Questions: Sizing up the best games, teams in 6-6A from 2021-22

Jun 19, 2022

The end of one chapter gives way to the start of another, and such is the case as teams around the state begin preparations for the 2022-23 school year. Read More

Year in review: Highlights from another year on the high school sports grind

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Year in review: Highlights from another year on the high school sports grind

Jun 17, 2022

After navigating another busy, exhilarating year of high school sports, the last couple of weeks weren't exactly the finish to the school year that I envisioned. Read More

Top of the class: Area golfers, track stars earn academic all-state honors

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Top of the class: Area golfers, track stars earn academic all-state honors

Jun 17, 2022

For all the time student-athletes put into honing their crafts on the playing field, there’s no competing for their high schools without taking care of business in the classroom first. The Texas High School Coaches Association has recognized several athletes who thrived at exactly that. Read More

Area softball players relish experience of competing in DFW Fast-pitch All-Star Game

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Area softball players relish experience of competing in DFW Fast-pitch All-Star Game

Jun 15, 2022

MCKINNEY – Prior to Tuesday, the last time that Lewisville head softball coach Porscha Albert had participated in an all-star game came in 2004 at Duncanville. She was in her senior season at Lewisville, the team that she now coaches, before going on to have a standout collegiate career at Colgate. Read More

Photos: 2022 DFW Fast-pitch All-Metroplex All-Star Game

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Photos: 2022 DFW Fast-pitch All-Metroplex All-Star Game

Jun 15, 2022

Summer Questions: Looking back on 6-6A’s depth, top programs and more

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Summer Questions: Looking back on 6-6A’s depth, top programs and more

Jun 12, 2022

The end of one chapter gives way to the start of another, and such is the case as teams around the state begin preparations for the 2022-23 school year. Read More

Spread the wealth: All-district honors aplenty for 6-6A softball stars

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Spread the wealth: All-district honors aplenty for 6-6A softball stars

Jun 10, 2022

Between a district championship race that went down to the last night of the regular season, and a No. 4 seed catching fire and advancing all the way to the regional finals, the competitive climate in 6-6A softball was alive and well this season. Read More

Panthers hit ground running under new coach during spring ball

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Panthers hit ground running under new coach during spring ball

Jun 5, 2022

There's plenty that goes into transitioning to a new job during the offseason, but Tony Benedetto was thankful for how Plano ISD handled bringing him on board to lead the Plano East football team. Read More

PCA North hires 1st baseball, girls basketball coaches

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PCA North hires 1st baseball, girls basketball coaches

Jun 5, 2022

Entering its second year of Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools competition, Prestonwood Christian Academy North is expanding its athletics scope for the 2022-23 school year. Read More

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