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Community servant Dr. Myrtle Hightower on diversity yesterday, today and tomorrow

Community servant Dr. Myrtle Hightower on diversity yesterday, today and tomorrow

When Dr. Myrtle Hightower was growing up in Fort Gibson, Oklahoma, she didn’t know what segregation was. It’s not that she was exempt from it, but rather that it was her version of normalcy.
The future of Collin College

The future of Collin College

As the market for trade skills continues to grow, Collin College is expanding its resources to help give its students the tools they need | Image source: @collincollege on Facebook For decades, Collin College has helped people from McKinney, Frisco,
Special Strong offers exercise programs for people with disabilities

Special Strong offers exercise programs for people with disabilities

Daniel Stein, an exercise enthusiast, began working out at a young age as a means of coping with his learning disability.
Plano ISD joins with other Texas districts to protect school finance reform

Plano ISD joins with other Texas districts to protect school finance reform

Last week, Plano Independent School District, along with several other school districts, collaborated on a letter to the Texas Legislative Conference Committee in defense of House Bill 3.
Metro Dallas Homeless Alliance Aims to Help House 100 Homeless Veterans in 100 Days

Metro Dallas Homeless Alliance Aims to Help House 100 Homeless Veterans in 100 Days

Across Dallas and Collin Counties, there are 431 homeless veterans. This number represents a 100 veteran increase from 2018.
Ewing Subaru presents My Possibilities with donation

Ewing Subaru presents My Possibilities with donation

Subaru of America, Inc. (“SOA”) and Ewing Subaru of Plano presented a check for $18,155 to My Possibilities. My Possibilities was a local beneficiary in the 2018 Subaru Share the Love Event.
A look at the new Collin Creek

A look at the new Collin Creek

City of Plano has officially given the new Collin Creek redevelopment plan the green light. As early as July, construction to revamp the shopping mall will begin.
Coming out in Collin County

Coming out in Collin County

We are a normal family of three. As parents we are trying hard to raise a young man with a strong moral compass. I coach soccer while my wife is active in our son’s Boy Scout troop. As neighbors, we try to be there to lend a cup of sugar.
The City of Excellence is in conflict. What is rotten in the state of Plano?

The City of Excellence is in conflict. What is rotten in the state of Plano?

Heavy clouds gather above the mayor of Plano’s office, but inside, Harry LaRosiliere remains steadfast and cheerful. I meet him in the lobby with his old friend from City Council, David Downs, who came to take his photograph.
Dallas Cowboys launches new football and dance academies

Dallas Cowboys launches new football and dance academies

The Dallas Cowboys Youth Academies program announced the launch of its new programming this summer, debuting their three-day youth camps in the first week of June.