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Social Media Helped Minnie's Food Pantry Recover Stolen Truck

Social Media Helped Minnie's Food Pantry Recover Stolen Truck

Monday morning, news broke that someone had stolen a food truck from Plano-based Minnie’s Food Pantry.
Demand Is Running High And Donations Are Needed For DFW Diaper Banks

Demand Is Running High And Donations Are Needed For DFW Diaper Banks

The COVID-19 outbreak has forced people to stay in their homes and non-essential businesses to close, leading to a historic 1,600 percent increase in unemployment in a three-week period, according to statistics from the U.S. Department of Labor .
Despite COVID-19 Restrictions, This McKinney Yarn Store Maintains A Tight-Knit Community

Despite COVID-19 Restrictions, This McKinney Yarn Store Maintains A Tight-Knit Community

Courtesy of McKinney Knittery Facebook When I entered the McKinney Knittery on March 13 (a Friday), activity was simmering in multiple pockets of the rectangular store.
A Guide to Virtual Easter/Passover Events and Online Services in Collin County

A Guide to Virtual Easter/Passover Events and Online Services in Collin County

In the wake of COVID-19, in-person gatherings have been cancelled, but that doesn’t mean that you have to miss out on Easter celebrations.
Send Some Encouragement to the Staff and Patients at Children's Health

Send Some Encouragement to the Staff and Patients at Children's Health

Here’s a good deed for the day: send some encouragement to one of the people on the frontlines of the COVID-19 crisis in North Texas.
Honoring the Late David Benjamin McCall III, a Community Servant and 1984 Plano Citizen of the Year

Honoring the Late David Benjamin McCall III, a Community Servant and 1984 Plano Citizen of the Year

Plano’s McCall family has announced that on the morning of March 28, David Benjamin McCall, III died at the age of 73.
Local Libraries Are Closed Due to Coronavirus, But Check Out Their Online Services

Local Libraries Are Closed Due to Coronavirus, But Check Out Their Online Services

As more cities in North Texas declare a state of emergency due to the spread of COVID-19, offices are closing, restaurants are relying on carryon and delivery, and kids are staying home from school.
Galentine's Crafts, a Cupid Crawl, and Other Things to Do Valentine's Day Weekend

Galentine's Crafts, a Cupid Crawl, and Other Things to Do Valentine's Day Weekend

Whether you’re looking for a fun way to celebrate Valentine’s Day or how to get to Sesame Street, there’s something this weekend for everyone. Friends, couples, families, galentines – there’s something happening for you this weekend.

A Local Texas Hero Honored with Key to the City of Plano

Plano City Council honored a local Texas hero with the key to the city at the Monday evening regular council meeting. Plano Mayor Harry LaRosiliere led the short ceremony for Dr.
Longtime Plano School Resource Officer Arthur Parker Retires

Longtime Plano School Resource Officer Arthur Parker Retires

The halls of Plano ISD schools just got a lot less bright. This past Thursday, Plano alumni, students, teachers, and parents gathered at Shiloh Baptist Church to honor former Plano ISD police liaison Arthur “OP” Parker at a retirement ceremony.