http://www.scntx.com/ The latest news from the www.scntx.com website! Newsys Template Engine Plano Star-courier/news http://backend.userland.com/rss 60 newsys-753940482 http://www.scntx.com/articles/2013/05/22/plano_star-courier/news/1207.txt Twelve Texas peace officers killed in the line of duty were honored Tuesday morning at the Plano Police Department's annual Peace Officer Memorial Service at Haggard Park. Fri, 17 May 2013 17:18:18 -0500 newsys-746092702 http://www.scntx.com/articles/2013/05/22/plano_star-courier/news/1208.txt The city of Plano will welcome its new mayor and say goodbye to its old one at two events Monday night. Fri, 17 May 2013 14:05:28 -0500 newsys-746092701 http://www.scntx.com/articles/2013/05/22/plano_star-courier/news/1209.txt A little more than one week after a Chase Bank was robbed in Plano, authorities suspect the same man robbed a Chase Bank location in Garland. Fri, 17 May 2013 14:05:31 -0500 newsys-748327793 http://www.scntx.com/articles/2013/05/22/plano_star-courier/news/1210.txt When Harry LaRosiliere is sworn in Monday night, he will become the 38th mayor in Plano's history. Fri, 17 May 2013 14:05:36 -0500 newsys-749354986 http://www.scntx.com/articles/2013/05/22/plano_star-courier/news/1211.txt While Election Day has come and gone, candidates in one City Council race should not pick up their campaign signs just yet. Fri, 17 May 2013 14:05:34 -0500 newsys-747706036 http://www.scntx.com/articles/2013/05/22/plano_star-courier/news/1212.txt Antonio Dean, 27, of Dallas, was sentenced to 20 years in prison for armed robbery, the Collin County District Attorney's office announced Thursday. Thu, 16 May 2013 11:07:12 -0500 newsys-744126769 http://www.scntx.com/articles/2013/05/22/plano_star-courier/news/1213.txt Less than a week after voters approved package liquor sales in the city of Plano, local beer and wine retailers are ready to expand their offerings, and are looking to do so as soon as possible. Wed, 15 May 2013 12:53:19 -0500 newsys-744126767 http://www.scntx.com/articles/2013/05/22/plano_star-courier/news/1214.txt When the Plano City Council last discussed the controversial median left turn at Preston Road and Legacy Drive, the plan was to put the brakes on bringing the design to other city intersections but keep the existing intersection as it is. Wed, 15 May 2013 12:53:14 -0500 newsys-742835026 http://www.scntx.com/articles/2013/05/22/plano_star-courier/news/1215.txt More than 40 years into the music business, and Texas legend Ray Wylie Hubbard is showing no signs of slowing down. Wed, 15 May 2013 12:53:05 -0500 newsys-744126768 http://www.scntx.com/articles/2013/05/22/plano_star-courier/news/1216.txt For Plano resident Holly McCool-Heimsath, living with acid reflux disease was a 28-year nightmare. Wed, 15 May 2013 12:52:54 -0500 newsys-734887977 http://www.scntx.com/articles/2013/05/22/plano_star-courier/news/1217.txt At the invitation of Rep. Jeff Leach, reporter Bill Conrad shadowed the first-term Plano representative for two days at the Capitol in late April. Sun, 12 May 2013 13:55:09 -0500 newsys-732099879 http://www.scntx.com/articles/2013/05/22/plano_star-courier/news/1218.txt A historic election has concluded in Plano, with Harry LaRosiliere easily winning election. LaRosiliere will be the first black mayor in the 260,000-person city's history. Mon, 13 May 2013 10:14:30 -0500 newsys-738213061 http://www.scntx.com/articles/2013/05/22/plano_star-courier/news/1219.txt Plano voters have overwhelmingly approved a measure on the May 11 ballot to allow package liquor sales in the city. Mon, 13 May 2013 12:14:48 -0500 newsys-731819713 http://www.scntx.com/articles/2013/05/22/plano_star-courier/news/1220.txt Plano ISD will see no changes in board-level leadership now that incumbents have defeated all challengers in the May 11 election. Sat, 11 May 2013 22:12:08 -0500 newsys-734528447 http://www.scntx.com/articles/2013/05/22/plano_star-courier/news/1221.txt Early votes for Plano ISD Board of Trustees show promise for incumbents in all five open seats. Sat, 11 May 2013 19:31:54 -0500 newsys-734528558 http://www.scntx.com/articles/2013/05/22/plano_star-courier/news/1222.txt Early voting results for the Plano liquor election are in, with 67 percent of voters casting ballots in favor of allowing package liquor sales for off-premises consumption. Sat, 11 May 2013 19:45:35 -0500 newsys-727562402 http://www.scntx.com/articles/2013/05/22/plano_star-courier/news/1223.txt Nearly 9 percent of registered voters cast ballots during the early voting period for the Plano municipal elections. Fri, 10 May 2013 19:21:50 -0500 newsys-716223355 http://www.scntx.com/articles/2013/05/22/plano_star-courier/news/1224.txt A project in downtown Plano has taken an artistic spin on the city's landmark by incorporating some familiar faces to it. Thu, 9 May 2013 10:36:21 -0500 newsys-722465719 http://www.scntx.com/articles/2013/05/22/plano_star-courier/news/1225.txt Plano police are asking for the public's help in identifying the man they say is responsible for a bank robbery Tuesday afternoon. Wed, 8 May 2013 15:39:47 -0500 newsys-717354658 http://www.scntx.com/articles/2013/05/22/plano_star-courier/news/1226.txt A young lady showed off her artistic side in a recent contest. Tue, 7 May 2013 20:54:35 -0500 newsys-714276029 http://www.scntx.com/articles/2013/05/22/plano_star-courier/news/1228.txt With 260,000 residents in Plano, traffic accidents are bound to happen. Mon, 6 May 2013 13:15:15 -0500 newsys-706773773 http://www.scntx.com/articles/2013/05/22/plano_star-courier/news/1229.txt One week remains until voters decide whether package liquor sales will be allowed in Plano, and the battle between groups representing both sides of the issue is showing no signs of slowing down. Fri, 3 May 2013 19:35:46 -0500 newsys-707020465 http://www.scntx.com/articles/2013/05/22/plano_star-courier/news/1230.txt The deadline for the latest campaign finance reports from political action committees was May 3, and the city of Plano has not received any campaign documents from anti-liquor group Save Plano. Fri, 3 May 2013 19:33:01 -0500 newsys-706708409 http://www.scntx.com/articles/2013/05/22/plano_star-courier/news/1231.txt On Wednesday evening, 12-year-old Cooper Anderson didn't have to worry about his fight with inoperable brain cancer. Fri, 3 May 2013 19:30:30 -0500 newsys-706235431 http://www.scntx.com/articles/2013/05/22/plano_star-courier/news/1232.txt The Plano Chamber of Commerce has nearly 1,000 members, but it was a select few who were recently honored by Mayor Phil Dyer. Fri, 3 May 2013 18:02:02 -0500 newsys-700581444 http://www.scntx.com/articles/2013/05/22/plano_star-courier/news/1233.txt For the past 15 years, the Collin County Christian Prayer Breakfast has been one of the most popular annual gatherings for the Plano faithful. Wed, 1 May 2013 15:53:15 -0500 newsys-699891845 http://www.scntx.com/articles/2013/05/22/plano_star-courier/news/1234.txt On June 30, 2009, the life of U.S. Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl, and that of his family, changed forever. Wed, 1 May 2013 15:50:17 -0500 newsys-698163513 http://www.scntx.com/articles/2013/05/22/plano_star-courier/news/1235.txt Think of it as a pub crawl, only with food. That's how foodie Hannica McShan describes Dishcrawl, a "restaurant-hopping" event that started three years ago in San Jose, Calif., and has since spread to more than 100 cities. Wed, 1 May 2013 15:39:17 -0500 newsys-697908866 http://www.scntx.com/articles/2013/05/22/plano_star-courier/news/1236.txt Throughout the campaign season, both Fred Moses and Harry LaRosiliere have picked up high-profile endorsements in their quest to become the next mayor of Plano. Wed, 1 May 2013 14:39:29 -0500 newsys-693910018 http://www.scntx.com/articles/2013/05/22/plano_star-courier/news/1237.txt Rick Mann,rmann@starlocalnews.com There appears to be a little bit of attitude in the Plano mayor’s race this year. Tue, 30 Apr 2013 14:22:19 -0500 newsys-691706202 http://www.scntx.com/articles/2013/05/22/plano_star-courier/news/1238.txt A man who police say placed a hidden camera in a changing room at Oak Point Recreation Center was given five years' probation by a Collin County court Friday. Tue, 30 Apr 2013 12:06:32 -0500 newsys-680226944 http://www.scntx.com/articles/2013/05/22/plano_star-courier/news/1239.txt The mayoral race between Harry LaRosiliere and Fred Moses has been contentious at times, with each sides supporters making claims that aren't always rooted in fact. Fri, 26 Apr 2013 23:19:45 -0500 newsys-680420635 http://www.scntx.com/articles/2013/05/22/plano_star-courier/news/1240.txt Volunteer fire departments have been front and center in the news since eight firefighters died in West, Texas during rescue efforts after the fertilizer plant explosion April 17. Fri, 26 Apr 2013 23:19:51 -0500 newsys-683616210 http://www.scntx.com/articles/2013/05/22/plano_star-courier/news/1241.txt Questionnaires were sent to all candidates for the Collin College Board of Trustees. Four candidates returned their answers by the deadline. The following are their answers: Fri, 26 Apr 2013 23:34:16 -0500 newsys-680419428 http://www.scntx.com/articles/2013/05/22/plano_star-courier/news/1242.txt This Saturday the Plano Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration will hold a drug take back drive focused on collecting potentially dangerous controlled substances. Fri, 26 Apr 2013 23:01:08 -0500 newsys-683213509 http://www.scntx.com/articles/2013/05/22/plano_star-courier/news/1243.txt The mostly-silent Plano liquor election took an unexpected turn three days before the start of early voting. Fri, 26 Apr 2013 20:24:23 -0500 newsys-683213508 http://www.scntx.com/articles/2013/05/22/plano_star-courier/news/1244.txt Candidates for Plano ISD Board of Trustees debated the purchase of a building for the project-based learning academy during a forum held in the Plano ISD administration building Thursday night. Fri, 26 Apr 2013 20:24:26 -0500 newsys-675108767 http://www.scntx.com/articles/2013/05/22/plano_star-courier/news/1245.txt After more than a month of discussion, the Plano City Council has settled on a new logo and approved an official tagline. Wed, 24 Apr 2013 14:44:20 -0500 newsys-675108453 http://www.scntx.com/articles/2013/05/22/plano_star-courier/news/1246.txt Candidates for the Plano ISD school board tackled issues ranging from charter school vouchers to school safety at a candidate forum held Saturday by the League of Women Voters of Collin County. Wed, 24 Apr 2013 14:36:15 -0500 newsys-669474338 http://www.scntx.com/articles/2013/05/22/plano_star-courier/news/1247.txt Candidates for mayor and Place 8 on the city council were given an opportunity to explain where they stand on local issues Saturday at a candidate forum held by the League of Women Voters of Collin County. Wed, 24 Apr 2013 14:36:07 -0500 newsys-675108451 http://www.scntx.com/articles/2013/05/22/plano_star-courier/news/1248.txt The new urban mixed-use zoning designation is zero for two with the Plano City Council. Wed, 24 Apr 2013 14:36:04 -0500 newsys-669474337 http://www.scntx.com/articles/2013/05/22/plano_star-courier/news/1249.txt The possibility of expanding Collin College to a four-year institution and the prospect of arming teachers for security purposes were two of the hot topics for Collin College Board of Trustees candidates at a forum held Saturday by the League of Women Voters of Collin County. Wed, 24 Apr 2013 14:36:01 -0500 newsys-674615736 http://www.scntx.com/articles/2013/05/22/plano_star-courier/news/1250.txt Early voting in the Plano municipal elections begins Monday and runs through May 7. Wed, 24 Apr 2013 14:00:07 -0500 newsys-674615430 http://www.scntx.com/articles/2013/05/22/plano_star-courier/news/1251.txt Receiving awards for his exploits on the football field is nothing new for Rex Burkhead. During his four years as a running back at the University of Nebraska, Burkhead ran for more than 3,400 yards and scored 35 total touchdowns. Wed, 24 Apr 2013 13:51:18 -0500 newsys-675102215 http://www.scntx.com/articles/2013/05/22/plano_star-courier/news/1252.txt An accident between a motorcycle and motor vehicle has closed the left three lanes of northbound U.S. 75 near 15th Street. Wed, 24 Apr 2013 13:18:29 -0500