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City of Plano’s new party pop-up trailer

City of Plano’s new party pop-up trailer

Party planning is easier and more exciting with the City of Plano’s new Pop-up Trailer.
Samaritan Inn breaks new ground

Samaritan Inn breaks new ground

When the Samaritan Inn was founded in 1984, it was a 10-bed emergency shelter for men. Now it is a 160-bed comprehensive homeless program for men, women, and families, plus a 20-unit transitional housing program called Gateway Apartments.
Denise & Larry Pollis, a love for the Symphony & volunteering

Denise & Larry Pollis, a love for the Symphony & volunteering

For Larry and Denise Pollis of Plano, volunteering is not something they have to make time for, it is something that is integrated into their everyday life. Education and volunteerism are very important to the couple, said Denise.
Collin Small Business Development Center finds solutions

Collin Small Business Development Center finds solutions

Paulette Mason is a problem solver. The inventor and former mural artist proved that in 1994 when she found a fix for the cracked and dilapidated sidewalk in front of the Coca-Cola memorabilia shop she ran with her husband in Big Spring.
Rebecca Glass; talented musician, aspiring teacher

Rebecca Glass; talented musician, aspiring teacher

Postured eagerly at two adjacent grand pianos in a large living room, mother and daughter Donna and Rebecca Glass spent entire Saturdays practicing music as early as Becky’s toddler years.
Garden Ridge is now At Home in Plano

Garden Ridge is now At Home in Plano

At Home CEO and president Lee Bird was the keynote speaker at the Plano Chamber of Commerce Quarterly luncheon on June 30, 2015. Formerly Garden Ridge stores, At Home has been undergoing a major $20 million transformation for the past year.
Children’s Medical Center Foundation receives nearly $800,000

Children’s Medical Center Foundation receives nearly $800,000

Working together, the Dallas and Plano Legacy chapters of the Women’s Auxiliary to Children’s Medical Center raised a record $797,000 during 2014-2015 for Children’s Medical Center Foundation.
Make the last month of summer count at the Library!

Make the last month of summer count at the Library!

It’s hot. Kids sit indoors all day playing video games and watching TV. You want to do fun things with the family and enjoy the last month of summer, but that can get expensive. What’s the solution? Plano public libraries.
Plano & Austin: The only 4-STAR communities in Texas

Plano & Austin: The only 4-STAR communities in Texas

Plano is one of just two cities in Texas to earn a 4-STAR Community Rating for Sustainability. Austin is the other. The designation was earned after a lengthy process measured 44 objectives falling within seven categories.
Veterans are honored at Atria Canyon Creek

Veterans are honored at Atria Canyon Creek

This month we celebrate America’s Independence Day and honor those who have stood in harm’s way to defend our country, our values, and our freedoms.