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Plano PD honors fallen officers


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.
Friday, May 17, 2013 5:18 PM CDT

Plano begins next chapter: City Council swearing in ceremony set for 5 p.m. Monday


The city of Plano will welcome its new mayor and say goodbye to its old one at two events Monday night.
Friday, May 17, 2013 2:05 PM CDT

'Mesh Mask Bandit' hits another bank: Man suspected of robbing Plano bank earlier this month


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.
Friday, May 17, 2013 2:05 PM CDT

New Plano mayor looking forward to challenge


When Harry LaRosiliere is sworn in Monday night, he will become the 38th mayor in Plano's history.
Friday, May 17, 2013 2:05 PM CDT

Runoff slated for final Plano City Council spot


While Election Day has come and gone, candidates in one City Council race should not pick up their campaign signs just yet.
Friday, May 17, 2013 2:05 PM CDT

Man sentenced to 20 years for Plano armed robbery


Antonio Dean, 27, of Dallas, was sentenced to 20 years in prison for armed robbery, the Collin County District Attorney's office announced Thursday.
Thursday, May 16, 2013 11:07 AM CDT

Plano retailers ready to start carrying liquor


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.
Wednesday, May 15, 2013 12:53 PM CDT

City seeks reversal of median left turn at Preston and Legacy


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.
Wednesday, May 15, 2013 12:53 PM CDT

Ray Wylie Hubbard to perform at Heritage Farmstead Museum June 8


More than 40 years into the music business, and Texas legend Ray Wylie Hubbard is showing no signs of slowing down.
Wednesday, May 15, 2013 12:53 PM CDT

'The best thing that's ever happened to me': Innovative acid reflux surgery first of its kind in Metroplex


For Plano resident Holly McCool-Heimsath, living with acid reflux disease was a 28-year nightmare.
Wednesday, May 15, 2013 12:52 PM CDT

Long days at the State Capitol: As session nears end, lawmakers work well past sundown


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.
Sunday, May 12, 2013 1:55 PM CDT

LaRosiliere, liquor win big in Plano: Place 8 city council seat heading for runoff


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.
Monday, May 13, 2013 10:14 AM CDT

Plano voters say 'yes' to liquor sales


Plano voters have overwhelmingly approved a measure on the May 11 ballot to allow package liquor sales in the city.
Monday, May 13, 2013 12:14 PM CDT

Incumbents sweep Plano ISD races


Plano ISD will see no changes in board-level leadership now that incumbents have defeated all challengers in the May 11 election.
Saturday, May 11, 2013 10:12 PM CDT

Incumbents show strong leads in Plano ISD trustee election


Early votes for Plano ISD Board of Trustees show promise for incumbents in all five open seats.
Saturday, May 11, 2013 7:31 PM CDT

Early voting results favor liquor referendum


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.
Saturday, May 11, 2013 7:45 PM CDT

Early voting numbers show solid turnout in Plano


Nearly 9 percent of registered voters cast ballots during the early voting period for the Plano municipal elections.
Friday, May 10, 2013 7:21 PM CDT

Welcome to the neighborhood: Exhibit showcases popular faces of downtown Plano


A project in downtown Plano has taken an artistic spin on the city's landmark by incorporating some familiar faces to it.
Thursday, May 9, 2013 10:36 AM CDT

Plano police, FBI seeking serial bank robber


Plano police are asking for the public's help in identifying the man they say is responsible for a bank robbery Tuesday afternoon.
Wednesday, May 8, 2013 3:39 PM CDT

Budding artist shows off talent


A young lady showed off her artistic side in a recent contest.
Tuesday, May 7, 2013 8:54 PM CDT

Traffic accidents in Plano: 'Worst' intersections average less than two crashes per month


With 260,000 residents in Plano, traffic accidents are bound to happen.
Monday, May 6, 2013 1:15 PM CDT

Claim of 150 liquor stores stirs controversy


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.
Friday, May 3, 2013 7:35 PM CDT

Still no campaign documents from Save Plano, Plano Citizens for Economic Equality raising big dollars


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.
Friday, May 3, 2013 7:33 PM CDT

A 'beatable foe': Firefighter's son, battling brain cancer, becomes honorary firefighter


On Wednesday evening, 12-year-old Cooper Anderson didn't have to worry about his fight with inoperable brain cancer.
Friday, May 3, 2013 7:30 PM CDT

Plano honors chamber volunteers


The Plano Chamber of Commerce has nearly 1,000 members, but it was a select few who were recently honored by Mayor Phil Dyer.
Friday, May 3, 2013 6:02 PM CDT

Collin County Christian Prayer Breakfast celebrates 15 years


For the past 15 years, the Collin County Christian Prayer Breakfast has been one of the most popular annual gatherings for the Plano faithful.
Wednesday, May 1, 2013 3:53 PM CDT

Working to Bring Home Bowe: Plano Senior student organizes 5K for captured soldier


On June 30, 2009, the life of U.S. Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl, and that of his family, changed forever.
Wednesday, May 1, 2013 3:50 PM CDT

Live and Local: Inaugural Plano Dishcrawl comes to The Shops at Legacy


Think of it as a pub crawl, only with food.
Wednesday, May 1, 2013 3:39 PM CDT

Mayoral candidates boast long list of endorsements


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.
Wednesday, May 1, 2013 2:39 PM CDT

Supporters in mayor’s race swinging away


Rick Mann,rmann@starlocalnews.com
Tuesday, April 30, 2013 2:22 PM CDT

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