Spring is in full bloom and it is a great time to connect with your neighbors through a fun neighborhood event. Getting to know the people around you is an important part of being a good neighbor. Strong relationships help create a happier, healthier community and make the effort worthwhile.

The BEST Neighborhoods team has plenty of ideas and resources to help you hold a fun and inclusive neighborhood block party. 

• The Block Party Trailer has everything you need to host a block party, including plenty of chairs, picnic tables, jumbo yard games and more.  
• Movie nights are a fun way to bring your neighborhood together. You can reserve the Pop-Up Theater kit, which includes a 20-foot inflatable screen, projector, DVD/Blu-ray player and all the cables you need to stream from your phone, tablet or video game console outdoors.
• Neighborhood potlucks are another simple way to meet neighbors. Invite everyone to bring a dish that is meaningful to them. Sharing a meal can help people connect and build lasting friendships.

All of these ideas can be supplemented with a residential street closure, which allows residents to request part of a residential street be blocked for a neighborhood event between 9 am-10 pm on weekends. 

Don’t forget that ALL registered neighborhood organizations are eligible to use the free Block Party program resources to supplement your party plans.

Save the Date for the

HOA Legal Clinic

Join the cities of Plano and Garland for the 2026 HOA Legal Clinic. Homeowner association board members are invited to attend for a morning of legal training.

This clinic will equip attendees with the tools to manage their HOAs. Session topics will include legislative updates, hot topics and learning the ins and outs of managing an HOA. 

Saturday July 11

8:30 am-12:30 pm

William E. Dollar Municipal Building (City Hall)

200 N. 5th St.

Garland, TX 75040

The event is free and breakfast is included, but registration is required. 

Registration is open to both mandatory (i.e., Mandatory HOAs, Condominium Associations) and voluntary neighborhood groups (i.e., Voluntary HOAs, Neighborhood Associations, Crime Watch, Multifamily groups).

Celebrate Culture and Community at Salt the Rim

Join us at the 6th Annual Salt the Rim event in Downtown Plano! This lively celebration of margaritas, música y más brings the community together for an unforgettable evening in McCall Plaza.

Enjoy live performances by Tejano Queen Forever, a Selena tribute band and Mexico 2000 Ballet Folklórico and take part in the popular Margarita Hunt through Downtown Plano businesses

You can also explore a mini mercado with local vendors, play lotería and enjoy festive fun with a giant piñata and themed photo backdrop.

This free event offers fun for all ages and drinks will be available for purchase! 

Salt the Rim

Saturday, May 2

6-10:30 pm

McCall Plaza

998 E 15th St.

Plano, TX 75074

Funding Still Available

for Emergency Repairs

The City of Plano’s Emergency Repair Program helps homeowners address urgent, unexpected home repairs that pose a serious and immediate threat to the health or safety of residents. Common emergency repairs include a broken air conditioner or heater.



If you are facing this type of emergency, please call 972-208-8150 to speak with a Housing and Community Services Coordinator and find out if you qualify. 

Enjoy More Ways to Pay a City Utility Bill

Apple Pay and Google Pay are just two of the new ways to pay your City utility bill. On April 20, the City switches to a new payment system. You will be able to manage multiple accounts with one login.

Current AutoPay customers must re-enroll at Plano.gov/WaterBill beginning April 20.