Sunday, October 5, 2008
Plano Police reached out Saturday to spread the word about the fastest-growing crime in the nation.
The North Texas Crime Prevention Association, Plano Police Department and more than 25 law enforcement and government agencies organized a “SCAM JAM” event to educate the community about crime prevention, most notably Internet safety.
Some of the topics discussed included protecting children from sexual predators, Internet safety, identity theft, mortgage fraud and healthcare fraud.
Tammy Snider, president of the NTCPA and Plano crime prevention officer, said these type crimes affect 10 million people a year.
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Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Plano: National Night Out participation record high
October 5, 2008
Neighborhoods throughout Plano are being invited to join with thousands of communities nationwide for the 25th annual National Night Out. Linda Barnes, Plano public safety officer, said this year the participation has doubled.
"We have over 60 neighborhoods and five apartment complexes," Barnes said. "This is the first time we have had the event in October. Texas is the only state (celebrating in October) because of the weather. It proves it's a better time."
Barnes said the idea of National Night Out is simply for neighbors to get to know each other and for citizens to meet their beat officers.
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Neighborhoods throughout Plano are being invited to join with thousands of communities nationwide for the 25th annual National Night Out. Linda Barnes, Plano public safety officer, said this year the participation has doubled.
"We have over 60 neighborhoods and five apartment complexes," Barnes said. "This is the first time we have had the event in October. Texas is the only state (celebrating in October) because of the weather. It proves it's a better time."
Barnes said the idea of National Night Out is simply for neighbors to get to know each other and for citizens to meet their beat officers.
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Plano: Program empowers parents
October 5, 2008
The Plano school district hosted the Empowering Parents program, out of San Diego, for an informational meeting Wednesday night at Williams High School.
“I want to educate myself about what more I can do for my kids,” Gary Hehemann said. “I want to learn how they can get an advantage in their education.”
Speakers Martha Parham and Dr. Darlene V. Willis delivered a dynamic performance to parents of Plano ISD students. Parham and Willis walked down the aisles of the auditorium speaking about their “Mean Ole Mamas.”
“When my friends could have candy for breakfast, we had to have bacon, eggs, toast, oatmeal, you name it. But when my friends could have candy and Coke for lunch, my mama said we ain’t having that,” Parham said. “We had to have bologna sandwiches or peanut butter. Dinner at my friend’s home was quite different than dinner at my house.”
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The Plano school district hosted the Empowering Parents program, out of San Diego, for an informational meeting Wednesday night at Williams High School.
“I want to educate myself about what more I can do for my kids,” Gary Hehemann said. “I want to learn how they can get an advantage in their education.”
Speakers Martha Parham and Dr. Darlene V. Willis delivered a dynamic performance to parents of Plano ISD students. Parham and Willis walked down the aisles of the auditorium speaking about their “Mean Ole Mamas.”
“When my friends could have candy for breakfast, we had to have bacon, eggs, toast, oatmeal, you name it. But when my friends could have candy and Coke for lunch, my mama said we ain’t having that,” Parham said. “We had to have bologna sandwiches or peanut butter. Dinner at my friend’s home was quite different than dinner at my house.”
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Thursday, September 4, 2008
Carrollton hosts nearly 100 hurricane evacuees
Nearly 100 people from Louisiana and the Texas coastal region took up residence at the Rosemeade Recreation Center this week while fleeing Hurricane Gustav.
At the request of State Emergency Operations Center, the city opened an evacuee shelter for the first time.
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At the request of State Emergency Operations Center, the city opened an evacuee shelter for the first time.
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Monday, August 18, 2008
Plano soon to see 800 acre park development
Star Community Newspaper - August 16, 2008
A long anticipated park project will soon break ground after the Plano City Council approved a $7.3 million contract, Monday.
Oak Point Park and Nature Preserve, Plano’s largest park consisting of 800 acres, is on its way to become a regional attraction.
“It’s going to be one of our crown jewels in Plano,” said Tom Muehlenbeck Plano’s city manager.
The phase-three bid will consist of a 276 space parking lot, a concrete trail, which will connect into the trail at Bob Woodruff Park, Jupiter Road., Los Rios Blvd. and the Oak Point Amphitheater.
The bid will also include three pedestrian bridges, a restroom building, pavilion, tree planting, irrigation, erosion control and native grass establishment.
“I think Oak Point is going to be the equivalent of Central Park for North Texas in years ahead,” said Shep Stahel, former councilman and member of the Park Board that created the Oak Point master plan. “With the 800 plus acres, trails, lakes and visitors pavilion, it will be the center piece and a magnet for people who like to be one with nature. The bottom line, it’s a tremendous access for the entire region and I’m delighted to see it get started.”
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A long anticipated park project will soon break ground after the Plano City Council approved a $7.3 million contract, Monday.
Oak Point Park and Nature Preserve, Plano’s largest park consisting of 800 acres, is on its way to become a regional attraction.
“It’s going to be one of our crown jewels in Plano,” said Tom Muehlenbeck Plano’s city manager.
The phase-three bid will consist of a 276 space parking lot, a concrete trail, which will connect into the trail at Bob Woodruff Park, Jupiter Road., Los Rios Blvd. and the Oak Point Amphitheater.
The bid will also include three pedestrian bridges, a restroom building, pavilion, tree planting, irrigation, erosion control and native grass establishment.
“I think Oak Point is going to be the equivalent of Central Park for North Texas in years ahead,” said Shep Stahel, former councilman and member of the Park Board that created the Oak Point master plan. “With the 800 plus acres, trails, lakes and visitors pavilion, it will be the center piece and a magnet for people who like to be one with nature. The bottom line, it’s a tremendous access for the entire region and I’m delighted to see it get started.”
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Thursday, July 17, 2008
Texas man charged with firing on random motorists
A Texas man is facing hate crime charges, accused of randomly shooting at motorists in suburban Dallas over a three-day period.
Several people were injured in the incidents in Garland, Mesquite, Richardson and Plano. Garland police say the suspect is a native of Vietnam. They say he told detectives he was targeting Asians and Hispanics because he had been involved in two altercations with those two ethnic groups months earlier. But not all of shooting victims were Hispanic or Asian.
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Several people were injured in the incidents in Garland, Mesquite, Richardson and Plano. Garland police say the suspect is a native of Vietnam. They say he told detectives he was targeting Asians and Hispanics because he had been involved in two altercations with those two ethnic groups months earlier. But not all of shooting victims were Hispanic or Asian.
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Briefcase Prompts Evacuation At Plano Mall
Saturday, July 12 - NBCi5 - PLANO, Texas -- A forgotten briefcase prompted the evacuation of the Shops at Willow Bend Mall in Plano Friday afternoon.
Plano police were called about the suspicious item located inside the mall near one of the entrances at about 11:30 a.m. Friday.
A section of the mall's parking lot, located on the 6100 block of Park Boulevard near Macy's, was blocked off while members of the Plano Police Department's Bomb Squad evaluated the scene.
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Plano police were called about the suspicious item located inside the mall near one of the entrances at about 11:30 a.m. Friday.
A section of the mall's parking lot, located on the 6100 block of Park Boulevard near Macy's, was blocked off while members of the Plano Police Department's Bomb Squad evaluated the scene.
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Tuesday, June 10, 2008
Plano, Texas Neighborhoods
Plano Neighborhood / Avg. Home Listing Price
- Haggard / $362,500
- Village Creek / $297,500
- Dallas North Estates / $204,070
- Park Forest / $135,014
- Plano Park / $134,900
- Old Towne / $126,391
- Briarwood / $115,419
- Ridgewood / $109,933
- Meadows Addition / $86,797
Plano Real Estate
18 year old man with autism missing in Collin County
By SCOTT GOLDSTEIN / The Dallas Morning News sgoldstein@dallasnews.com Plano and Allen police were searching late Wednesday night for a missing 18-year-old man with autism. Full Story
Sunday, May 18, 2008
Jack Graham Statement on Prestonwood Baptist Church Preacher
12:43 AM CDT on Sunday, May 18, 2008
Prestonwood Baptist pastor: Church appalled, disgraced by minister's sex sting arrest. PLANO – A Prestonwood Baptist Church minister arrested for soliciting a minor online has resigned from the church, Pastor Jack Graham told his congregation Saturday evening. (Dallas News)
Prestonwood Baptist pastor: Church appalled, disgraced by minister's sex sting arrest. PLANO – A Prestonwood Baptist Church minister arrested for soliciting a minor online has resigned from the church, Pastor Jack Graham told his congregation Saturday evening. (Dallas News)
Thursday, March 27, 2008
Plano Navigating Through Rough Financial Times
As already tough economic times continue to get worse, cities across Texas are finding ways to cut back.
The City of Plano is facing a forecasted defect of $17 million for the 2008 - 2009 budget year.
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The City of Plano is facing a forecasted defect of $17 million for the 2008 - 2009 budget year.
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Tuesday, March 18, 2008
Holiday Inn Express Planned for Far North Dallas
Atlantic Hotels Group plans to start construction by July on a Holiday Inn Express at the northeast corner of Interstate 635 and Preston Road, said Sonny Babu, director of operations and openings for the Carrollton-based group. The hotel is scheduled to open in the fall of 2009, he said.
Atlantic Hotels already owns three Holiday Inn Express hotels in Allen, Plano and DeSoto. It plans to break ground later this month on a 100-suite TownPlace Suites by Marriott in DeSoto, set to open next year.
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Atlantic Hotels already owns three Holiday Inn Express hotels in Allen, Plano and DeSoto. It plans to break ground later this month on a 100-suite TownPlace Suites by Marriott in DeSoto, set to open next year.
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Tuesday, March 11, 2008
Landscaping Issue Leads to Warrant for Plano Man
A Plano home owner said he is shocked that a few bushes he planted in front of his home ultimately led to a warrant for his arrest.
Monday, March 10, 2008
Defunct Mortgage Bank Accused of Diverting Funds
In the 30 days before Maverick Residential Mortgage closed its doors for good, the Plano-based lender twice took money intended to fund a series of loans and used it to cover its payroll and other expenses, according to a lawsuit.
More Plano real estate information at Remax Plano.
Thursday, March 6, 2008
Mixed-use Project Planned at Preston and 121 in Plano
Lincoln Property Co. is preparing to start work on the last vacant corner at the intersection of Preston Road and State Highway 121 in Plano. It will be a huge booster in the Plano real estate market. The Dallas developer's 80-acre project will include a large shopping center plus housing, office space and a hotel. The first phase of the development – called Village 121 – will open in 2009 and will be anchored by a Market Street grocery store.
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Tuesday, February 26, 2008
Plano TX News Sources
- Inside Collin County Business - Collin County Business Magazine
- Plano Profile Magazine
- Plano Star Courier - Plano Community Newspaper
- Star Community Newspapers - DFW Community Newspaper
Monday, January 14, 2008
Plano City Information
Plano, Texas is a wealthy northern suburb of Dallas located mainly within Collin County with a 2006 population of 250,100. Plano was ranked 11th in CNN Money Magazine's 2006 list of top 100 places to live. This city is home to many corporate headquarters, including Perot Systems, Electronic Data Systems, Frito-Lay, Cinemark Theatres, UGS, and JCPenney. Schools - Plano schools consistently score in the top few percent of the nation. Outdoor Amenities - Numerous parks, playgrounds, nature preserves, bike trails Homes - Median home price is $228,760.
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