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2008 




Plano Press Releases are posted in Adobe Acrobat format. If you do not have an Adobe Acrobat reader, click here to download the free software. 

December 2008


City of Plano Holiday Closings

Video Gaming Offered at All Five Plano Libraries in December

Ryan Earns National Certification

November 2008

Take Your Fried Turkey on the Road

City of Plano Thanksgiving Day Closings

Plano Television Network Airs 36th Plano Children’s Christmas Parade

30th Annual Christmas Crafts Fair Rings in Another Year at Plano Centre

Plano’s Emergency Call Center Named Flagship Agency

Plano’s District 2 Neighborhood Roundtable Slated for Nov. 20

Photography Exhibit Commemorating Veterans Day Featured in Plano Municipal Center

Starting to Track Your Ancestors?

Cynthia O’Banner Honored as National Code Enforcement Officer of the Year

Sandra Long Receives TEHA’s Highest Individual Award


October 2008

Veterans Day Salute planned at PLANO SENIOR RECREATION CENTER

Citizens encouraged to help make a better Plano by visiting “COUNCIL OFFICE HOURS”

Veterans Memorial and Memorial Park Dedication Slated for November 11 in Plano

The Original Nerdfighters Are Coming to Plano!

Musical Instrument Petting Zoo Coming To Haggard Library

Gatekeeper Program Equips City Employees to Help Seniors

City of Plano Fleet Named Among 100 Best Fleets in North America

Plano Convention and Visitors Bureau Named the “Best Destination Management Service Provider”

Creative Skills Wanted – Environmental Artwork and Slogan Contest

Plano Hosts “Man-Up” Seminar October 22

Trick Art Treat in Downtown Plano, October 24, 7pm - 10pm

Plano Television Network Earns 5 EMMY Nominations & 3 NATOA Awards

Plano brings family fun back with MOVIES IN THE PARK at the Amphitheater

City Expands Plastic Recycling Program

Energy Rebate and Tips to Save Money

Teen Mystery Night XI and The Bella Cullen Project band come to Davis Library

Free Work Shop for Home Energy Savings


September 2008

ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY HONORED AS LOCAL GOVERNMENT FELLOW BY INTERNATIONAL MUNICIPAL LAWYERS ASSOCIATION

Public Art Dedication in Plano Libraries

VIETNAMESE BAPTIST CHURCH RECEIVES PERMISSION TO USE BUILDING AS A CHURCH

MEDIA ALERT: Environmental Community Awards Scheduled for This Week

Plano Animal Services Reports Rabies Positive Bat

Keep Pets Safe During Severe Weather

Plano Fire Department Announces Promotions

City Manager Announce Appointment of Denise Tacke as Finance Director

Plano Residents Prepare For High Winds and Power Outages

Plano Animal Services Reports Rabies Positive Bat

Photography Exhibit Now Featured At Plano’s City Hall

Plano Fire & Police Departments Remember 9-11


Public Works Expands Service Hours

August 2008

Plano Mayor/City Council Promote Importance of CPR Training; Plano Employee Saves Life Administering CPR at Conference

City of Plano Labor Day Closings

Public Art to Be Installed and Dedicated in Libraries REVISED

Plano City Council Acts to Promote CPR Training

Plano Diversity Initiatives, Successes to be Celebrated at Second Annual MCOR Reception

Genealogy Friends Donate to Plano Library

Plano Animal Services Reports Rabies Positive Bat

Plano Fire Department Receives $23,000 Grant

City Plano City Council Hosts District 4 Neighborhood Roundtable

City Employees Help Homeless Teens Start the School Year Right

Steps To Beat Heat Related Illness

July 2008

Environmental Award Nomination Deadline Nears

1st Annual NEHA Excellence in Sustainability Award was presented to the City of Plano, Texas

PLANO PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM CLOSED AUG. 15

Breathe Easy, Air North Texas

FINANCE DIRECTOR TO LEAVE FOR POSITION IN GRAPEVINE


Esparza Earns Reaccreditation as Chief Fire Officer

Plano Citizen Fire Academy Accepts Applications

Bargain Books Galore and More!

Plano Offers Job Shadow Day in July for Douglass Community Center

Money May Grow on Trees, If You’re YardWise

Plano Council Calls Meeting for July 7

Live Green, Lead Green - Environmental Award Nomination Deadline Approaches

June 2008

Plano Assistant Fire Chief Retires – Robert Acker ends over three decades of service


Plano City Offices Close Celebrating Independence Day

Plano Prohibits Fireworks

Animal Services Officer Alerts Residents of Fire

Get Outside this Summer during the Great American Backyard Campout, June 28

Plano Television Network Named National Awards Finalist

Public Art Proposal by Jim Collins Chosen for Downtown Fire Station Project

Heroes for Children 5K Run/Walk Event Date Has Been Set

DOUGLASS COMMUNITY CENTER Makes Final Prep for Plano’s JUNETEENTH Celebration

Illustrator Terry Widener to Appear at Davis Library

Plano’s All-American 4th Fireworks At Oak Point Park and Nature Preserve

30-Year Plano Fire Department Captain Passes

Texas Book Festival Grants Awarded to Plano Public Library System

Plano Receives “Safe Community” Recognition for Third Year