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Explore Plano challenges you to be a good neighbor!

Explore Plano challenges you to be a good neighbor!

As summer comes to an end, so does Explore Plano . Luckily you’ve still got until August 31 to complete challenges around your city. This week we highlight the Neighborhood Services Department challenges.
Celebrity Café & Bakery is now open!

Celebrity Café & Bakery is now open!

Celebrity Café & Bakery has just opened up a new location in West Plano. Best known for their made-from-scratch menu, Celebrity Café & Bakery is all about enjoying life with the simple motto that “everyone is a celebrity.

Meet Eric Nishimoto, Collin McKinney’s biographer, and Collin's wife

Collin County and its county seat are named after the same person—Collin McKinney, who happened to celebrate his 250th birthday this year.

Commemorative Air Force presents the 2016 Wings Over Dallas WWII Airshow

C-45 Expeditor Bucket of Bolts | Courtesy of Scott Slocum | AeroMediaGroup.com There’s big news on the horizon for the Dallas museum scene.
The City of Plano sprays for infected mosquitoes, August 11

The City of Plano sprays for infected mosquitoes, August 11

More mosquitoes found with West Nile equals another spray. Update August 11, 2016: The City of Plano received confirmation of another West Nile Virus infected mosquito at 2400 Maverick Drive.
EXPLORE PLANO WITH THESE 9-1-1 CALL CENTER CHALLENGES

EXPLORE PLANO WITH THESE 9-1-1 CALL CENTER CHALLENGES

This week, we highlight the Plano 9-1-1 call center challenges. The Public Safety Communications Department (PSC) is responsible for all 9-1-1 and non-emergency Police/Fire/Emergency Medical Service calls made within the 71.
10 Reasons to Ride DART

10 Reasons to Ride DART

Part of having a healthy work-life balance is being able to manage your work time and your personal time. If you’re having trouble doing this, don’t despair because you’re not alone! The biggest struggle people have is finding time away from work.
Plano's own Madison Kocian of World Olympic Gymnastics Academy goes for Gold at Rio

Plano's own Madison Kocian of World Olympic Gymnastics Academy goes for Gold at Rio

Madison is most known for her work on uneven bars, but also exudes grace on a beam. Photo/ Yutaka/Aflo Sport Rio 2016 launches August 5 as a 19-day, worldwide battle of the best athletes.
First positive human case of West Nile in Plano this year

First positive human case of West Nile in Plano this year

Collin County Health Department confirms Plano’s first human case of West Nile in 2016.
Courtyard Texas Music Series continues with Bart Crow

Courtyard Texas Music Series continues with Bart Crow

The Courtyard Texas Music Series continues Thursday August 4, 7:30 p.m. with a performance by Bart Crow at the Courtyard Theatre in Downtown Plano.