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Welcome to Plano City News, your weekly update

on what's happening in the City of Plano.

Volunteer to Serve on a City of Plano Board or Commission 

Your community needs you to volunteer on a City of Plano Board or Commission. The annual application process is underway. Explore the Boards and Commissions Overview to find the service opportunity that fits you best. Go to Plano.gov/BoardsAndCommissions to view the list of openings. Applications are due Tuesday, Aug. 29.  


Boards and Commissions Information Session 

Thursday, Aug. 24, 6-7:30 pm


Plano Event Center 

2000 E. Spring Creek Pkwy.  


Representatives at the Information Session will answer your questions about each board. We look forward to seeing you.  


Apply for a board or commission at Plano.gov/BoardsAndCommissions.

Could You Use $5,000 for Home Repairs? 

If you own a single-family home, duplex or condominium in Plano that is 35 years or older, you may be eligible for a rebate up to $5,000. See a full list of eligibility criteria and qualifying improvements. To see if your property qualifies for the program, visit our interactive map and type in your address.


Please call Neighborhood Services at 972-208-8150 with any questions.

Borrow Audiobooks, e-Books and More for Your Vacation Travel

Before packing your bag for summer vacation, download books and magazines. Read them in the car, on the plane, in the airport or on the beach - all free with your Plano Public Library card! 


Browse the catalog or download the library app for e-books, audiobooks or digital magazines. Find thousands of publications like People Magazine, Taste of Home, Pioneer Woman, Essence, Consumer Reports Buying Guide, Forbes, Time, Men's Health, Rolling Stone, Motor Trend, Highlights Magazine (for children) and many more. Subscribe to be notified when the next issues arrive.  


Other popular items when traveling are Launchpads and Playaways, which are pre-loaded with video or audio content. These are easy to search in the catalog, place on hold and pick up at any of the five Plano libraries. If video is more your thing, take advantage of thousands of free movies through Kanopy. Stream documentaries and classic, indie and foreign films.


Connect to all the digital downloads.  

Happenings

July City Council Meetings


Monday, July 24, 7 pm

Regular Meeting


Wednesday, July 26, 5 pm

City Manager’s Recommended Budget and Community Investment Program 


Plano Municipal Center

1520 K Ave.


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Back to School Fair


Wednesday, July 26, 4-7 pm


Plano Event Center

2000 E. Spring Creek Pkwy.


Does your student need help with school supplies? Let the City of Plano and the Plano Independent School District (Plano ISD) invite you to visit the Fair for these free services: 


  • A box of shelf-safe food
  • A haircut
  • School enrollment and registration
  • Health screenings and immunizations 


Register student for a school-supplies backpack ticket.

Sidewalk and Pedestrian Zone diagram shows the distance between cars and sidewalks

Street Design Standards Meeting Moved to August


Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting


Monday, Aug. 21, 7 pm


Plano Municipal Center

1520 K Ave.


The third draft of the City of Plano Thoroughfare Design Standards Update is posted online. Review a summary of major changes. Share your comments at the Planning & Zoning Commission meeting or send comments to PlanoCompPlan@Plano.gov.


Review the plan.

Are You a Taste of Plano Foodie?


Ends Saturday, Sept. 30


Check-in to 20 restaurants to be automatically entered into the “Fit for a Foodie” sweepstakes which includes a Chef’s Table Dinner Experience, amazing hotel stays and up to $500 in restaurant gift cards!


Start before Summer ends.

Congratulations Plano Fire-Rescue (PFR)!


Of the 433 votes cast during the Battle of the Badges Blood Drive, 137 were for Police and 296 were for Plano Fire-Rescue. This is only the second win for PFR since the challenge began in 2005. The true winners are the more than 1,100 lives saved by these donations.


Thank you to everyone who participated!

FEATURED JOBS


Public Safety Officer


Salary range:

$17-$25 per hour


Are you fascinated by laws and regulations? Share crime prevention tips with the public, support traffic or crime prevention units


Apply today!

Stoler on the Street Episode 112 - Right-of-Way Maintenance

What Does the City Do with Trees in the Right of Way?


Do you have trees or plants in the grassy section between the sidewalk and the street? Learn what you're responsible for (hint: the trees, plants and grass are your responsibility), as well as what the City can do. Steve Stoler breaks it all down in this episode of Stoler on the Street. Watch the video.


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