Community

For the past eight years, Minnie’s Food Pantry has been one of Plano’s best efforts, distributing free healthy meals, including fresh meats to local families in need. However, on July 6, the walk-in freezer at Minnie’s Food Pantry broke.

It is a truth universally acknowledged that a good book is even better when shared with a friend…and with tea and scones at a Jane Austen book club. Okay, so Jane Austen may not be for everyone (sad, but true).

Plano is proud of our beautiful downtown, and for good reason, since it was named in 2015 as one of the four best neighborhoods in the country.

Come support the 2016 Plano Battle Of The Badges. The Police and Fire Departments go head to head to see which side will collect the most donated blood and take home the coveted Battle of the Badges trophy.

Night Out on 15th attendees included (left to right): Lissa Smith, Jason Sayegh, Mayor Harry LaRosiliere, Phil Smith, Tracy LaRosiliere and Brenda Sayegh. Photo by Colbea Smith.

The Junior League of Collin County granted $10,000 to the Assistance Center of Collin County to support their Family Stabilization initiatives.

Dozens of North Texans, including artists, nonprofit workers and youth, spent their Memorial Day weekend at an art gallery titled “Art: A Language for Change” highlighting the plight of poverty.

There’s a reason the Shelby Car Show keeps coming back! What started as a community event for LegacyTexas Bank in Plano has grown into a summer spectacle of 250 cars for 2,000 onlookers.

On May 25, Tommy Terrific’s Carwash presented local high school student, David Juan, with a $5,000 scholarship for college tuition. Tommy Terrific’s is an express exterior car wash located at 5021 Ross Avenue in East Dallas.

The results of the annual Pageant of Pets are finally in! While it has been a long-standing Plano Profile tradition to showcase top dogs, this year we allowed all furry friends to be entered, from mice to Malamutes.