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Collin County Ranked #5 for Best Public Schools in America

Collin County Ranked #5 for Best Public Schools in America

Collin County has been ranked #5 by Niche for the “2017 Counties with the Best Public Schools in America” report . Collin County comes in under Howard County, MD; Orange County, NC; Los Alamos County, NM; and Oconee County, GA.
Washington Foundation Awards First 2018 Scholarship

Washington Foundation Awards First 2018 Scholarship

“Life Changing Opportunity” describes the fundamentals of the Washington Foundation.

Aptitude: From diagnosis to inclusion and acceptance: helping people with special needs flourish.

The Early Years When Diego turned two, his development slowed and then began to regress. “He was no longer counting numbers aloud or saying words ‘mama’ or ‘papa,’” his mother explains.
Job Fair for the Plano Mayor’s Summer Internship Program

Job Fair for the Plano Mayor’s Summer Internship Program

On Friday, 350 enthusiastic Plano ISD teens ditched their comfy-casual school garb for business attire as they embarked on a real-world Job Fair with hopes of landing a coveted spot in the Plano Mayor’s Summer Internship Program.

My Possibilities Announces Plans for Expansion and Launches Capital Campaign of $25 Million

My Possibilities (MP), a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, revealed Phase 1 of its capital campaign at their annual gala on Saturday, April 29th.

Amusement center—the Crayola Experience—coming to The Shops at Willow Bend, Plano

The Crayola Experience, a 60,000 square-foot attraction is slated to open at Spring 2018 at The Shops at Willow Bend in Plano.
Behind Suburbia: Homelessness in Collin County

Behind Suburbia: Homelessness in Collin County

It started when Anne noticed her son Jared rubbing his chest, short of breath. On his yearly wellness visit, she discovered the cause: scoliosis. His spine curving at 17 degrees, Jared was referred to a specialist.
Plano ISD student wins DART art contest

Plano ISD student wins DART art contest

Plano eleventh-grader Caitlin Savage is this year’s best of show winner in Dallas Area Rapid Transit’s (DART) annual student art contest.
All-abilities Park Opening in Plano

All-abilities Park Opening in Plano

UPDATE: The park is now open! Click here for photos of all the fun! What was once the site of Plano’s beloved Jack Carter Pool is now home to the city’s first all-abilities playground at the new Jack Carter Park and opens on April 24th.
Get Your Garage Organized with Tips from a Pro

Get Your Garage Organized with Tips from a Pro

April brings rain showers and storms, tornadoes, hail…will your car be safe and protected inside? According to the Insurance Council of Texas, vehicle damage estimates for three springtime 2016 storms in Texas, topped $1 billion.