Thursday, September 25, 2014

Ad Pitch: Hip Republicans Drive Priuses, Build IKEA Furniture


Ad Pitch: Hip Republicans Drive Priuses, Build IKEA Furniture


Mr. Minchillo, head of a political media firm based in Plano, Texas, has also launched a social media blitz, including Twitter and Facebook sites that feature photos of people holding signs, such as “I drive Chevy Volt!!” along with the hashtag # ...


Arrest made in area convinence store robberies


He's suspected of robbing multiple businesses in Celina, Dallas, Plano and Frisco, as well as an attempted robbery at the Kwik Check in Gunter. He's been booked into the Collin County Jail on Felony Warrants.


Plano Fire-Rescue clowns kick off month of programs


Starting Thursday and running through the end of October to celebrate Fire Prevention Month, students at various Plano Independent School District and private elementary schools will learn while laughing with the Plano Fire-Rescue LAFS clowns, characters ...


Hailing all Trekkies: Nichelle Nichols beams into Plano tonight


Word reached us by subspace radio late last night that Nichelle Nichols will be making an appearance at Madness Games and Comics (3000 Custer Road, Suite 310, Plano) tonight. She’ll be there from 5 to 7 p.m. The store says it’ll … Continue reading →


Construction kicks off on another Plano office project


Developer Cawley Partners said Wednesday that its broken ground on Legacy Center, a 4-story, 175,000-square-foot office building in Legacy business park. The speculative office development is being build on 12 acres at the northwest corner of Legacy Drive ...


Plano OK’d $323,000 to improve Courtyard Theater


The City Council unanimously approved $323,000 in improvements for the Courtyard Theater at its Monday meeting. The project includes building a new entry drive from Avenue G, reconfiguring parking to add 15 spaces, adding landscaping and screening the ...


Plano Academies offer students options for nontraditional education


In 2013, Plano Independent School District created three academy programs that offered students a wide array of options to receive their high school education as well as become better prepared for higher education and the workforce. All three require a ...


New Plans for Aging Plano Walls


Talk of fixing aging infrastructure in Plano is focusing on the city’s screening walls. The walls, which surround most neighborhoods, are required by ordinance to separate residential property from non-residential uses. But when it comes to who must ...


Plano struggles with screening wall policy, approves 20-story tower


A dog’s calm demeanor is a big factor in choosing canines to become service dogs. That trait, coupled with a sweet and sociable nature, propelled one stray at the Plano Animal Shelter to find a new life helping military veterans. Here’s today’s ...


The Plano Conservancy for Historic Preservation announces release of book “Plano’s Historic Cemeteries”


The Plano Conservancy for Historic Preservation, Inc. today announced the release of the book “Plano’s Historic Cemeteries.” “This book gives us the opportunity to tell the story of many of the beautiful and fascinating cemeteries in this area, all ...