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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.
National Videogame Museum is the coolest museum in Frisco

National Videogame Museum is the coolest museum in Frisco

One of the nation's biggest video gaming experiences is located right here in Collin County. The National Videogame Museum is one of several fun things to do in Frisco, with interactive exhibits, rare games and educational programs.
Collin County Black Chamber of Commerce Supply Chain Entrepreneurship Academy

Collin County Black Chamber of Commerce Supply Chain Entrepreneurship Academy

Collin County Black Chamber of Commerce (CCBCC) has partnered with Junior Achievement and P.L.A.S.C.O. Entrepreneur to teach entrepreneurship, workplace skills, and competencies to high school juniors and seniors that live in Collin County.
Divas Build Futures to open youth center for girls and young women

Divas Build Futures to open youth center for girls and young women

Next month, Divas Build Futures will open an all-girls youth center in Plano.
Collin County Veteran’s Coalition rallies for tax break for veterans with disabilities

Collin County Veteran’s Coalition rallies for tax break for veterans with disabilities

In this legislative session, veterans are motioning for the passing of House Bill 716, which advocates for Texas veterans with disabilities for a break on their home property taxes.
How two moms are raising dyslexia awareness in Collin County

How two moms are raising dyslexia awareness in Collin County

Chontae Feldman (left) and Lindy Jones (right) pictured at the inaugural Discover Dyslexia Through Art exhibit | Image courtesy of Chontae Feldman Since their children were in preschool, mothers Chontae Feldman and Lindy Jones have worked together wi
Explore Horizons Writers’ Awards challenge the creative writing skills of local DFW students

Explore Horizons Writers’ Awards challenge the creative writing skills of local DFW students

Enrichment and tutoring provider Explore Horizons is again challenging Dallas-Fort Worth area students to stretch their creativity with its 6 th annual writing competition.
Plano ISD School Board President Missy Bender will not run for re-election

Plano ISD School Board President Missy Bender will not run for re-election

Board President Missy Bender, who has served thirteen years on the Plano ISD Board of Trustees, announced this week that she will not seek re-election in May. Ms.
Christie Elementary in Plano focuses on love before learning

Christie Elementary in Plano focuses on love before learning

Surrounded by colorful shapes, stickers, stuffed animals, two American flags and a map of the world, a group of 18 elementary children huddle in a circle on their classroom floor. Their teacher asks them to share a joy, a concern or both.
Angie Thomas, author of "The Hate U Give," to speak in Frisco

Angie Thomas, author of "The Hate U Give," to speak in Frisco

Author Angie Thomas will be speaking in Frisco this coming February. Thomas is most known for her number one New York Times-bestselling young adult novel, “The Hate U Give.