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Plano Business Briefs: DART returns nine major bus routes to regular frequency

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Plano Business Briefs: DART returns nine major bus routes to regular frequency

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Collaborative Arts Plano seeks city partnership for more public art

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Collaborative Arts Plano seeks city partnership for more public art

By Winston Henvey / Star Local Media
Nov 30, 2022

Parking prohibited on Emerson Drive in Plano

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Parking prohibited on Emerson Drive in Plano

By Winston Henvey / Star Local Media
Nov 30, 2022

Get to know Suzanne Drotman, Chief People Officer for the North Texas Food Bank

Plano Star Courier

Get to know Suzanne Drotman, Chief People Officer for the North Texas Food Bank

Winston Henvey
Nov 28, 2022

Have yourself a magical holiday season with this list of merry & bright activities

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Have yourself a magical holiday season with this list of merry & bright activities

Winston Henvey
Nov 27, 2022

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Have yourself a magical holiday season with this list of merry & bright activities

Carrollton Leader

Have yourself a magical holiday season with this list of merry & bright activities

Nov 27, 2022

Festivals, performances, lightings and more...see what's happening in your area to celebrate the holidays. Read MoreHave yourself a magical holiday season with this list of merry & bright activities

Miss Texas breaks barriers, becoming the first Asian-American woman to represent the Lone Star State in the Miss America competition

Carrollton Leader

Miss Texas breaks barriers, becoming the first Asian-American woman to represent the Lone Star State in the Miss America competition

Updated Nov 28, 2022

The Miss America 2023 competition is less than a month away and Carrollton’s very own Miss Texas Averie Bishop is prepared, representing her state as the first Asian-American woman crowned as Miss Texas. Read MoreMiss Texas breaks barriers, becoming the first Asian-American woman to represent the Lone Star State in the Miss America competition

Plano News Roundup: 27,892 pounds of food donated

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Plano News Roundup: 27,892 pounds of food donated

Nov 25, 2022

Last week, Plano Police Department helped the Sewa Diwali Dallas team with a mega food drop-off at the North Texas Food Bank. Read MorePlano News Roundup: 27,892 pounds of food donated

Plano Business Briefs: DART launches clean team initiative

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Plano Business Briefs: DART launches clean team initiative

Nov 23, 2022

DART launches clean team initiative Read MorePlano Business Briefs: DART launches clean team initiative

PHOTOS: Free pies for the holidays

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PHOTOS: Free pies for the holidays

Nov 23, 2022

Signature Care ER in Plano was busy handing out free pies for the holidays Tuesday afternoon. Marketing Representative Savannah Trone says they distributed nearly 100 pies in 3 hours. Read MorePHOTOS: Free pies for the holidays

Learn about Plano's masterplan with Parks and Recreation director Ron Smith

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Learn about Plano's masterplan with Parks and Recreation director Ron Smith

Nov 23, 2022

Four years after its implementation, Plano's parks and recreation masterplan is due for a check-in. Parks and Recreation Director Ron Smith talks about how the city plans to meet community need. Read MoreLearn about Plano's masterplan with Parks and Recreation director Ron Smith

Meet Dan Powers, Chief Operating Officer of the Children's Advocacy Center of Collin County

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Meet Dan Powers, Chief Operating Officer of the Children's Advocacy Center of Collin County

Updated Nov 23, 2022

Dan Powers serves as Chief Operating Officer with the Children's Advocacy Center of Collin County. The nonprofit was established 30 years ago to serve children and families victimized by child abuse in the county. Research indicates that by 2050, Collin County’s population will surpass 3.8 m… Read MoreMeet Dan Powers, Chief Operating Officer of the Children's Advocacy Center of Collin County

Lights, art installations, runs and more: See what's happening in Plano the week of Nov. 20

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Lights, art installations, runs and more: See what's happening in Plano the week of Nov. 20

Nov 20, 2022

Here are five things to do in Plano the week of Nov. 20. Read MoreLights, art installations, runs and more: See what's happening in Plano the week of Nov. 20

Holiday lights, markets, musicals and more: see what's happening in Plano the week of Nov. 27

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Holiday lights, markets, musicals and more: see what's happening in Plano the week of Nov. 27

Nov 18, 2022

Here are five things to do the week of Nov. 28. Read MoreHoliday lights, markets, musicals and more: see what's happening in Plano the week of Nov. 27

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Amid offseason of change, Prestonwood returns to championship contention under new regime

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Amid offseason of change, Prestonwood returns to championship contention under new regime

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The Pick-It Line: Previews and predictions for 10 of the area's top high school football games

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The Pick-It Line: Previews and predictions for 10 of the area's top high school football games

By Matt Welch, Devin Hasson and David Wolman | Star Local Media
Nov 30, 2022

Plano East holds off Frisco Memorial in defensive battle

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Nov 30, 2022

Texas high school basketball state rankings (Week of Nov. 28)

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Date with state: Check out photos from Prestonwood's semifinal rout of Nolan

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Date with state: Check out photos from Prestonwood's semifinal rout of Nolan

Nov 27, 2022

The Prestonwood Christian football team punched its ticket to the TAPPS Division I state championship game after cruising past rival Fort Worth Nolan on Saturday, 56-21. Here's some of the action from the state semifinal. Read MoreDate with state: Check out photos from Prestonwood's semifinal rout of Nolan

Highlight reel: Memorable moments aplenty from another year of HS volleyball

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Highlight reel: Memorable moments aplenty from another year of HS volleyball

Nov 27, 2022

The 2022 high school volleyball season came to a close last weekend with many a state champion crowned across the state. Read MoreHighlight reel: Memorable moments aplenty from another year of HS volleyball

BoBo's Show: Blow leading young Lady Wildcats while taking on large scoring role

Plano Prep Sports

BoBo's Show: Blow leading young Lady Wildcats while taking on large scoring role

Nov 27, 2022

Salese Blow is just a few weeks into her senior season with the Plano girls basketball team, and the Wichita State commit has already submitted a career-best performance. Read MoreBoBo's Show: Blow leading young Lady Wildcats while taking on large scoring role

Star Local Media's 5-Star Spotlight: Check out a few student-athletes who have shined around the area

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Star Local Media's 5-Star Spotlight: Check out a few student-athletes who have shined around the area

Nov 25, 2022

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. Here are a few athletes who have turned standout… Read MoreStar Local Media's 5-Star Spotlight: Check out a few student-athletes who have shined around the area

The Pick-It Line: Previews and predictions for 10 of the area's top high school football games

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The Pick-It Line: Previews and predictions for 10 of the area's top high school football games

Nov 23, 2022

During high school football season, the Star Local Media sports staff will predict the winners of 10 in-market games each week as part of its annual Pick-It Line. Read MoreThe Pick-It Line: Previews and predictions for 10 of the area's top high school football games

Texas high school basketball state rankings (Week of Nov. 21)

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Texas high school basketball state rankings (Week of Nov. 21)

Nov 22, 2022

Here are this week's Texas Association of Basketball Coaches state rankings. Read MoreTexas high school basketball state rankings (Week of Nov. 21)

Early-season storylines as boys basketball teams tip off

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Early-season storylines as boys basketball teams tip off

Nov 20, 2022

High school boys basketball's 2022-23 season is underway, with teams beginning preseason action on Nov. 11 and laying the groundwork for the start of district play next month. Read MoreEarly-season storylines as boys basketball teams tip off

Prestonwood cements momentous season with state championship

Plano Prep Sports

Prestonwood cements momentous season with state championship

Nov 20, 2022

From their season's opening set on Aug. 12 against Grapevine through the final points scored in Saturday's TAPPS 6A state championship match against Bishop Lynch, the Prestonwood Christian volleyball team was, for the lack of the better term, inevitable. Read MorePrestonwood cements momentous season with state championship

Collin County Basketball Roundup: Plano falls to state-ranked Argyle amid challenging preseason slate

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Collin County Basketball Roundup: Plano falls to state-ranked Argyle amid challenging preseason slate

Nov 16, 2022

The Plano girls basketball team found its way into the win column on Nov. 11 courtesy of a 46-point outburst by senior Salese Blow to overtake Lake Highlands, 68-53. Read MoreCollin County Basketball Roundup: Plano falls to state-ranked Argyle amid challenging preseason slate

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