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Ovation academy opening in North Dallas for performing arts students

Ovation academy opening in North Dallas for performing arts students

Ovation Academy is a new innovative education option for dancers, actors and musicians in the North Dallas area.

Announcing the North Texas Performing Arts Academy

North Texas Performing Arts, headquartered at the Willow Bend Center of the Arts in Plano has just announced that they will be opening an academy, the North Texas Performing Arts Academy, this summer.
Day trip: Sharkarosa Wildlife Ranch

Day trip: Sharkarosa Wildlife Ranch

“We’re not a zoo, we’re an interactive park,” says Scott Edwards, owner at Sharkarosa Wildlife Ranch in Pilot Point, Texas.
Interns wanted! Join the Plano Profile team

Interns wanted! Join the Plano Profile team

Plano Profile is looking for interns. Who we are Insightful and innovative, Plano Profile is the cultural compass of Collin County.
PISD Interim Superintendent Sara Bonser to remain in place

PISD Interim Superintendent Sara Bonser to remain in place

In a special called meeting today, the Plano ISD Board of Trustees tapped Interim Superintendent Sara Bonser for the top spot as the district’s new superintendent of schools, replacing Dr.
Plano Mayor LaRosiliere kicks off the 2018 summer internship program

Plano Mayor LaRosiliere kicks off the 2018 summer internship program

It’s that time of year again; Mayor Harry is kicking off the 2018 Plano Mayor’s Summer Internship Program.
Brain Basics workshop aims to prep students for college

Brain Basics workshop aims to prep students for college

Nervous about sending her daughter to college, Kathy Walter, an executive and life development coach at Brain Basics, Frisco, decided to create a workshop, College Knowledge, with the aim of providing “life prep” for students heading off to college.
Collin County moms on preschool pressure

Collin County moms on preschool pressure

*All names have been changed on request At the start of every school year, parents camp out in front of admissions offices with their child’s vaccination records, hoping to set them up for a bright future. Some come prepared to pay $20,000 tuitions.
How high school football integrated Plano schools

How high school football integrated Plano schools

In 1964, Plano schools were integrated. In 1965, the Plano Wildcats claimed their first state championship.
The next generation: Young minds of Plano speak to the community

The next generation: Young minds of Plano speak to the community

The future leaders of our city, state and country are growing up in Collin County.