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Plano focuses on safety, service and quality of life as it develops its community improvement program

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Plano focuses on safety, service and quality of life as it develops its community improvement program

Aug 5, 2022

As Plano continues finalizing its budget, its community improvement program for the 2022-23 fiscal year is focusing primarily on safety, service and quality of life, according to City Planner Evan Garcia. Read More

How downtown Plano has changed as it approaches 150 years

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Aug 5, 2022

Downtown Plano's identity has undergone much evolution over the years. Read More

Plano police respond to several burglaries at homes, commercial properties in the end of July

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Plano police respond to several burglaries at homes, commercial properties in the end of July

Updated Aug 1, 2022

The following major crime incidents were reported from July 18-31, 2022, in Plano, according to community crime map data. Read More

Plano West Symphony wins 9th state competition, but for conductor, it’s more about the beauty of creating music

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Plano West Symphony wins 9th state competition, but for conductor, it’s more about the beauty of creating music

Aug 1, 2022

The Plano West Senior High School Symphony Orchestra won its state champion title at the Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA) Honor Orchestra competition for another year, placing first in the state for the high school full orchestra category. Read More

Get to know accomplished tennis player, guitarist and Plano native, Tiffany Hollebeck

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Get to know accomplished tennis player, guitarist and Plano native, Tiffany Hollebeck

Aug 1, 2022

Tiffany Hollebeck was born and raised in Plano. She grew up playing many sports but loved tennis the most and played it all the way until she graduated college. Hollebeck says she didn’t know what she wanted to study in college and changed her major four times before pursuing a major in Appl… Read More

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Residents, visitors have their ‘Day in the Sun’ at The Orchards at Market Plaza event

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Residents, visitors have their ‘Day in the Sun’ at The Orchards at Market Plaza event

Jul 30, 2022

There was live music, vendors and so much more at the Day in the Sun event at The Orchards at Market Plaza event on Saturday, July 23. Read More

Gas leak closes Plano Parkway near Shiloh Road

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Gas leak closes Plano Parkway near Shiloh Road

Jul 29, 2022

The Plano Fire Department has blocked off Plano Parkway between Jupiter and Shiloh Road after a gas leak was reported Friday afternoon. Read More

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Summer Questions: Soccer outlook in 6-6A, first-year head coaches, and more

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Summer Questions: Soccer outlook in 6-6A, first-year head coaches, and more

Aug 1, 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

Panthers to watch: Five Plano East student-athletes on the radar in 2022-23

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Panthers to watch: Five Plano East student-athletes on the radar in 2022-23

Aug 1, 2022

One of the more entertaining aspects of covering high school sports in the Metroplex are the interactions – both personal and as a spectator – with athletes. Read More

Area volleyball standouts team up for titles at USA Volleyball all-star showcase

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Area volleyball standouts team up for titles at USA Volleyball all-star showcase

Jul 29, 2022

For many of the area's top volleyball players, success at the high school and club levels is just part of the sport's seemingly nonstop grind. A select few, however, got to enjoy that same feeling while representing North Texas at the USA Volleyball All-Star Championships, held July 20-23 at… Read More

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Updated Jul 26, 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

One of a kind: Legendary Plano football coach Tom Kimbrough thankful for Hall of Honor induction

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One of a kind: Legendary Plano football coach Tom Kimbrough thankful for Hall of Honor induction

Jul 22, 2022

Former Plano head football coach Tom Kimbrough remembers his predecessor, John Clark, once telling him that as you get older the more you appreciate recognition. Read More

Former Hebron coach, current PCA senior AD Brian Brazil inducted into THSCA Hall of Honor

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Former Hebron coach, current PCA senior AD Brian Brazil inducted into THSCA Hall of Honor

Jul 22, 2022

Former Hebron head football coach Brian Brazil admits this summer has felt a bit different as he begins transitioning from coaching to administration. Last weekend, however, Brazil was right back in that familiar place, among his peers and reminded of the gratification from his time on the s… Read More

Summer Questions: Volleyball outlook in 6-6A, bi-district matchups to watch, and more

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Summer Questions: Volleyball outlook in 6-6A, bi-district matchups to watch, and more

Jul 18, 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

The Varsitys (Part II): Awarding the year’s best in Plano-area athletics

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The Varsitys (Part II): Awarding the year’s best in Plano-area athletics

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Summer Questions: Regional outlook for 6-6A, graduation impact and more

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Summer Questions: Regional outlook for 6-6A, graduation impact and more

Jul 11, 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

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