Spanish Certified Pool Operator Class April 23-24

The City of Plano Environmental Health and Sustainability Department will host a Spanish Certified Pool Operator Class. Textbook will be provided at beginning of class. Attendance for 2-day course required for test eligibility.

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Give Us Your Feedback on the New Liquid Waste Ordinance

The City of Plano is requesting comments on the proposed revisions to the liquid waste ordinance.  The proposed changes will affect restaurants, car washes, auto shops, liquid waste haulers and some industrial facilities. A summary of the changes...

Congratulations to Our 2017 Food Safety Award Winners

2017 Food Safety Award Winners

Selection of award finalists was based on routine inspection scores, types of food preparation processes, number of meal periods per day, and  opening date of the establishment. Criteria related to routine inspection...

Plano's Anti-Idling Ordinance in Effect as of Sept. 1

This initiative will be in cooperation with several other cities/counties. The goal of these programs is to improve air quality by enforcing a new motor vehicle idling limitation rule. This is one component of the Dallas-Fort Worth 8-Hour Ozone Attainment...

Preparation and Sale of Homemade Foods

Have you ever wondered what you might be able to make at home and sell? The City of Plano Environmental Health Division has received several inquiries recently and would like to clarify the rules around homemade foods. The Texas Cottage Food Law does allo...

Plano Firefighter Recognized for Work Teaching Fire Safety and Injury Prevention through Clowning

Back in 1996 Plano Fire-Rescue started a new program that used firefighters in character as clowns to teach children important fire safety and injury prevention messages. Firefighter Calvin Cook was interested in joining the clown program but was told tha...

Davis Cemetery Designated as an Individual Heritage Resource

We are excited to announce Davis Cemetery is the second cemetery to be locally designated as an individual heritage resource in the City of Plano.  The cemetery was unanimously approved by the Heritage Commission, Planning & Zoning C...

Over $750,000 in Heritage Preservation Grant Funding Approved!

Plano offers a heritage preservation grant to local nonprofit organizations supporting heritage preservation, heritage education and heritage tourism in the City. Grant funds may be used for projects consisting of historical programming, historic preserva...

Become a New Participant in the 2018 Heritage Tax Exemption Program

Since 1984, Plano has offered tax exemptions for the purpose of providing tax relief needed to encourage preservation and maintenance of the historic structures of the city. Plano Independent School District and Collin College also participate in the city...

Get Ready, Jan. 16 Is Tax Exemption Survey Day for Current Heritage Tax Exemption Participants

Here's a friendly reminder for properties currently in the Heritage Tax Exemption Program. The Planning team is conducting your annual survey on Jan. 16, 2018, weather permitting. Please address any repair or maintenance items noted in this year's inspect...

Certificates of Appropriateness Activity

The approval of seven Certificates of Certificates of Appropriateness (CAs) occurred between August and November, with two approvals by the Heritage Commission and five approvals by staff.

• The Heritage Commission Approved two CAs, which included:
  • Exterior m...

Downtown Historic District Listed on National Register

On July 24, the National Park Service confirmed listing of Plano Downtown Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places. The  plaque was officially presented Dec. 1 during the 2017 Dickens event in McCall Plaza. 

The Natio...

Downtown Murals Go Up

The Plano Art Association, partnering with the Historic Downtown Plano Association, launched a new project for three murals in Downtown Plano.

The first mural is complete on the west facade of Georgia's Farmers Market on East 15th Street. A second mural is...

Pop-Up Author – Ace Atkins Appearing

Best-selling author Ace Atkins will talk about his new novel Robert B. Parker’s Old Black Magic at 7:00pm on Thursday, May 3 at Haggard Library.

Iconic, tough-but-tender Boston PI Spenser delves into the black market art scene to investigate a decades-long unsolved crime of dangerous proportions.

This free event will be followed by a book signing with books available for purchase.

Prior to the free ...

2018 Spring Programs and Classes at the Library

A new selection of programs for learning, enrichment and fun is waiting for you! Plano Public Library has something for everyone, from the monthly Wonder Café series to Thinking Money to Year-round Storytime.

Thinking Money is a national initiative to give people the knowledge needed to make smart financial choices. Visit the exhibit and learn money smarts via an adventure-themed storyline and interactive iPad content. Go beyond the Thinking Money exhibit and ...

Beautification Grants Online Application Workshop

The Neighborhood Vitality and Beautification Grants program is having a Workshop for NEW online applications, which will be made available by April 2018. Paper applications will no longer be accepted. Please attend the Online Application Workshop on Wedne...

Attend an Open House Meeting about Envision Oak Point

You are invited to attend an Open House meeting about Envision Oak Point on Thursday, April 26. Learn more about the Envision Oak Point study, explore the long-term benefits to the area, and ask questions about Envision Oak Point’s recommendations.

Food will be provided. We hope you will be able to join us next Thursday at 6 p.m. at the Oak Point Nature and Retreat Center.

Water and Chlorine Maintenance in Plano

Over the last few days, many of our Plano residents expressed concerns about the safety and quality of our drinking water, which we get from our regional supplier, North Texas Municipal Water District.

The District started a 28-day chlorine maintenance program on February 26. It will end March 26.

On February 19, we issued a press release advising the community that the annual maintenance would begin soon and that residents may notice a slight change in ...

Plano City News: Get out on the Town

Dispose of unused drugs, dine with your dog and dance the weekend away in this edition of Plano City News.

Plano City News is distributed every Tuesday to 3,300 subscribers by the City of Plano Marketing and Community Engagement Department. To receive a copy directly in your inbox, please subscribe. Thank you for your readership!

Plano Senior Recreation Center Closes March 1 for Renovations

Attempts to keep the Plano Senior Recreation Center open during the expansion have met with unexpected challenges. Due to safety concerns, the facility will close March 1, 2018 until the project is complete.

For up-to-date information on the relocation of classes and daily drop-in activities, please contact the Plano Senior Recreation Center at 972-941-7155.

In addition, the Wellness Center for Older Adults will also relocate its operations during this time. W...

Cigarette Buttlers Now in Downtown Plano

You can now toss your butts in the newly-installed cigarette "buttlers" in Downtown Plano!

To combat cigarette litter in downtown Plano, Live Green in Plano was awarded a 2017 Keep America Beautiful Cigarette Litter Prevention Program grant to purchase cigarette butt stations, portable ashtrays for vehicles and a public education campaign. Afte...

Aquatic fitness at Plano’s Rec centers provides fun path to holistic health

Plano resident Woody Lusk was burnt out on the gym scene when he heard about the new Aquatic Boot Camp (ABC) being offered at Tom Muehlenbeck Recreation Center. Although he had never taken an aquatics class, the avid scuba diver decided to give it a try.

Two years later, and he and several others who started the class together are still there for the camaraderie and, most of all, the results.

“When I saw this program, I thought, ‘this may be what I’m looking for.’ Tu...

Plano Senior Recreation Center Closed for Renovations

Attempts to keep the Plano Senior Recreation Center open during the expansion have met with unexpected challenges. Due to safety concerns, the facility closed March 1, 2018 and will remain closed until the project is complete.

For up-to-date information on the relocation of classes and daily drop-in activities, please contact the Plano Senior Recreation Center at 972-941-7155. Trips will continue but will now depart from the Oak Point Park Nature & Retreat Center. The Healt...

Master plan process for Rowlett Creek Greenbelt has begun

What makes a great park? These days, the word “park” is pretty broad and can take on many different forms. Parks can consist of anything from fishing ponds and playgrounds to state-of-the-art splash pads and everything in between.

The way to a truly great park, however, is with a solid foundation. This consists of simple yet comforting and oftentimes expected amenities, such as well-planned walking trails (complemented by the occasional bench and water fountain), clean restrooms, p...

Plano Parks and Recreation Marks “50 Years of Fun” With Yearlong Celebration in 2018

In 1968, Plano’s newly formed Parks and Recreation Department consisted of one director, two part-time employees, and 42 acres of farmland.  Today, this award-winning system boasts thousands of miles of park land, miles of trails, and b...

Carpenter Park update: Plano’s first skate park starting to take shape

It’s hard not to notice all the dirt being moved around at Carpenter Park lately as work to renovate its athletic fields and construct the city’s first skate park is taking place. While this project may not look like much right now, the finished product w...

Plano Senior Recreation Center expansion project moves forward

At a July 24 preliminary meeting, Plano Parks and Recreation Director Robin Reeves informed the Plano City Council that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approved project plans for much-anticipated expansions at the Plano Senior Recreatio...

High Point Tennis Center Renovation Contract Awarded

The Tennis Center Renovation design contract with JBI Partners, Inc. was awarded at the July 24 Plano City Council meeting. Over the next several months the contract documents will be executed, and the design development phase will begin. In the design de...

Carpenter Park Renovations

Renovations to the south side of Carpenter Park are underway.

Renovations to the south side of Carpenter Park are underway. As part of the renovations, a number of existing trees will be removed and replaced with 62 new, 4-inch caliper trees in their place.

These exciting new park updates include a complete renovatio...

Cleaning Up Plano

Whether it's accidental or intentional, litter happens, and if it's not picked up, it will find its way into the storm drains which lead directly into our creeks, waterways and eventually our water supply.

It's up to us to avoid littering and help out by picking up where we can. If every person in Plano picked up just one piece of litter every day, that would equate to a million pieces of litter being picked up in less than a week.There is always an opportu...

Recycling Education Class Goes Beyond the Basics

Throughout Plano, many people recycle at home and at work. However, most are unaware of the role they play in preserving the integrity of the downstream recycling market.

To improve understanding and increase participation, Live Green in Plano (LGIP) is offering a new class aimed at educating Plano residents about the process, benefits and best practices for effective recycling.During this free, two-hour course, attendees ...

LGIP Volunteers: Keeping it Green in Plano

Each month individuals, clubs, organizations and businesses donate their time and talents to making Plano cleaner, greener and healthier.

While the benefits to the community are valuable, the volunteers also benefit by feeling needed and productive, learning new skills and making new friends, having fun and sometimes earning volunteer hours for school. The Live Green in Plano (LGIP...

DFW Clean Cities Recognizes Plano in Fuel Efficiency

The City of Plano has been recognized as a leader in fuel efficiency and awarded a bronze rating by the DFW Clean Cities Coalition for its work in embracing alternatives to traditional gasoline.

The gold, silver and bronze winners contributed to a combined reduction of more than 25 million gallons of gasoline in 2016, which represented the largest savings on record.Plano operates a large fleet of vehicles for a wide variety of purposes. Residents...

Plano's Sustainability Division Receives Award for Excellence in Strategic Collaboration

The Sustainability Division recently received an award for Excellence in Strategic Collaboration at the WaterSense Awards on October 5. This award was for the efforts in creating and cultivating partnerships that have impactful results on water savings.

The City of Plano, Texas, collaborated with utilities, councils, businesses and other WaterSense partners to emphasize the value of WaterSense to residents, especially related to outdoor water efficiency. The City worked with Rachio, a WaterSense partner,...

Congratulations to Our 2017 Environmental Community Award Winners

The businesses, schools, non-profits and faith-based groups below have gone above and beyond to help lead environmental sustainability in their community.

MULTI-FAMILY

LA COSTA APARTMENTS

This 462 unit apartment home community exhibits a serious commitment to sustainability. Energy cost-saving improvements include installing an Energy Star Certified roof and LED lights in exterior and common areas. Resident h...

Cigarette Litter Prevention

You can now toss your butts in the newly-installed cigarette "buttlers" in Downtown Plano!

To combat cigarette litter in downtown Plano, Live Green in Plano was awarded a 2017 Keep America Beautiful Cigarette Litter Prevention Program grant to purchase cigarette butt stations, portable ashtrays for vehicles and a public education campaign. Afte...

VPay Employees Volunteer at Plano Animal Shelter

Employees from Plano-based VPay spent two Fridays in March volunteering at Plano Animal Services. Volunteering as a group with Plano Animal Services provides valuable resources for our community and helps those precious pets get one step closer to home. V...

Volunteers Wanted for Plano CARES

Looking for a volunteer opportunity? Plano Code Abatement by Residents Engaged in Service (CARES) connects local volunteers to residents in need of assistance with common property code violations. Project work days are scheduled for the 2nd Saturday of ev...

Toyota Teams with VIP for National Public Lands Day

Volunteers in Plano brought Toyota USA and National Environmental Education Foundation to celebrate National Public Lands Day in Plano, Texas! These partnerships are paramount in impacting our community. Thank you to Kym Hughes and the staff of Oak Point ...

ESL Teachers Needed

Harrington Library is looking for volunteer ESL teachers. Training is free and materials are provided. For more information, contact Julie Brown, ESL Program Director at juliebrown@lift-texas.org or call 214-824-2000 ext. 3218

In Memory of Russ Kissick

We are saddened by the passing of Russ Kissick. Russ was one of three Co-Founders and ongoing Co-Director of The Plano Conservancy for Historic Preservation, Inc., the non-profit organization that has served as manager of the Interurban Railway Museum sin...

Bank of America Volunteers Become Super Sorters

Thank you to the team of 14 Bank of America employees for giving an afternoon of service to Haggard Library. Employees from India and several different states joined together to help sort donations and package items for the annual fundraising books sale. ...

United Healthcare Employees Volunteer at Parr Library

Thank you to United Healthcare employees for lending a hand at Parr Library. Staff enjoyed a morning of service by cleaning and organizing children’s books for the library. Children’s book are frequently checked out and at the end of e...

Bank of America Rolls Up Their Sleeves

On Friday, September 30 six employees from one of Plano's Bank of America locations chose the Plano Animal Shelter for their volunteer day. Employees were excited to lend a hand in the kennels, help with laundry, wash many dog bowls and spend time togethe...Read on...

Hyundai Capital Lends A Hand

On Saturday, September 24th seven employees from Plano's Hyundai Capital office spent their morning volunteering at the Animal Shelter. Creating a team building event around service to the community is a great way to build comradery and motivate staff to ...

Capgemini Serve Plano

On Friday, September 23 staff from Capgemini selected the Plano Community Garden and the Animal Shelter for their service day. Staff members rolled up their sleeves helped provide maintenance of the garden, weeding, turning compost piles, laying mulch and...Read on...

Capital One, A Dog's Best Friend

On Friday, August 19 employees from Capital One spent the day volunteering at the Plano Animal Shelter. Corporate volunteers play a vital role in helping advocate for the shelter after they spend a day in the life of shelter staff. Groups are all smiles a...Read on...

Cambria Hotel & Suites Supports Animal Shelter

On Friday, September 9th staff from Cambria Hotel & Suites Plano rolled up their sleeves and spent the day volunteering at the Plano Animal Shelter. 9 Cambria employees enjoyed a day of service helping the shelter maintain a clean facility, provide se...Read on...

Frisco Roughriders lend a hand at Animal Shelter

On Sunday, August 21 staff from the Frisco Roughriders donated a morning of service to the Plano Animal Shelter. They spent time helping with cleaning and maintenance of the facility which improves the customer experience and provides a safe environment f...Read on...

Bank of America Volunteers Plant Seedlings for Parks Department

A big thank you goes out to the 10 Bank of America volunteers who planted 100 trees in the Russell Creek greenbelt for the Plano Parks Department.

Explore Plano At The Library

Explore Plano invites people of all ages to visit different parts of the city through a series of fun challenges. Experience what various City of Plano departments offer and learn about what Plano provides its residents. The library is involved in Explore...

It's The Book Sale!

Almost 100,000 hardbacks, paperbacks, DVDs, CDs and records are for sale at prices ranging from 25 cents to $2. From picture books and early readers to recent adult fiction and foreign language books - there's something for everyone. The Friend's Book Sal...

Did You Know? Brain Games!

Want to keep your mind sharp? Plano Public Library has "Brain Games" for adults to check out on Launchpads. These electronic devices need no internet access and come preloaded with apps.Brain Games train your mind by challenging memory, reaction...

#morethanbooks

Get a daily dose of your modern Plano library delivered straight to your phone, tablet or desktop! Join other Plano Public Library lovers online and keep up with library happenings and events. See posts about new collections, library programs and...

Just Be You

Healthy interpersonal relationships take mindfulness and work. The Family Place of Dallas presents its Be Project, a series of programs focused on creating healthy social and domestic relationships. This FREE series of 45-minute to one-hour sessions is of...

Human Search Engines

Google is a useful research tool, but like the scarecrow in The Wizard of Oz, it doesn't have a brain. Plano Public Library employs thoughtful, intelligent, friendly information professionals, also known as librarians. They answer your questions and guide...

Travel The World

Pack your suitcase, get your passport (supplied by Plano Public Library) and get ready to see the world! Take a picture at a European landmark, make origami and get a henna tattoo during our Teen Street Team's special event - Travel the World.

Plano Public...

Did You Know? Pronunciator App!

The Pronunciator language learning website has natively-programmed apps for all Apple, Android and Kindle Fire devices. 

Before using the apps, register through the Pronunciator link on the Plano Public Library website. Set up your student name/us...

And The Winner Is...

For the second consecutive year, the Texas Library Association awarded Plano Public Library its Branding Iron award for First Place in the Public Relations Campaign category.

The award-winning campaign promoted an innovative program at Harrington Library -...

BIG Readers

Reading tiny print is always challenging!

Large print books are beneficial for tired eyes, people with special needs and readers learning English. As interest in the large print collection grows, Plano Public Library continues to refresh and add to its col...

Summertime Reading Is Here!

Summer Kick-Off is the official start of the Summer Reading Program with events on Saturday, June 3 at all five library locations. Kick-off parties are staggered throughout the day - so visit more than one! Have fun with balloon artists, face painting, bu...

Weird Science

Drop by Haggard Library and Davis Library to get hands-on with Contact Science exhibits from the University of Texas at Dallas (UTD).  

In working with the UTD Science and Engineering Education Center, Plano Public Library offers exciting, interac...

An Artsy Summer Awaits

Plano Public Library offers unique art programs all summer. Make It In Metal participants learn the basics of metalsmithing and design their own one-of-a-kind metal creation. The first session is at Schimelpfenig Library on Saturday, June 10. Register her...

Dive Into Summer Learning

School’s out for summer, but learning never stops at Plano Public Library. Keep those science, technology, engineering, arts and math (STEAM) skills sharp with fun activities including:

> STEAM camp

> Electrical circuits 

> Garage...

Beatles Night 2018

Plano Stages fan-favorite Beatles Night is back at the Amphitheater at Oak Point Park this April!

Plano Stages is excited to announce this year's annual Beatles Night at the beautiful Amphitheater at Oak Point Park!  Beatles Night 2018 will feature A Hard Night's Day as the headliner, with Revolution 9 opening. A Hard Night&rsquo...

Courtyard Texas Music Series: Curtis Grimes - May 3

Curtis Grimes takes the stage for the May entry of the Courtyard Texas Music Series.

To hear Curtis Grimes sing is to take a trip through the heart of country music. A Texas native, Grimes was raised on a steady diet of George Strait and Alan Jackson, and he possesses the everyman charm of both his heroes; along with a refreshingly mature...