Stay on the Line with 9-1-1 |
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In June’s episode of the Inside Plano podcast, hosts Shannah Hayley and Steve Stoler sit down with the Director of Public Safety Communications Susan Carr. She explains the 9-1-1 call process. Learn why you should never hang up the phone before talking to a 9-1-1 call taker.
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Discover Available Community Education Classes and Caregiver Information Services
The caregiving journey is a road filled with surprises, unexpected turns, ups, downs, challenging and rewarding experiences. The Wellness Center for Older Adults understands this journey and wants to help you travel it successfully. Many journeys require assistance with direction. That is what the Wellness Center's Community Education classes and Caregiver Information Services offer. The topics discussed each month at various Collin County locations are designed with you in mind – to help you find direction. Classes related to aging, living well as we age, caregiving strategies, disease education, healthy coping skills and so many more are designed with a 55+ audience in mind. Please join the Wellness Center on Tuesdays to learn about life-giving strategies and healthy supports to navigate the caregiving journey.
The Wellness Center's mission is to surround caregivers with support that provides coping strategies, resources, education, emotional counseling, group encouragement, caregiver training and preventive health services . This encourages the caregiver to LIVE while care-GIVING. The Center is here to encourage and support you in learning to Care-LIVE.
Contact the Wellness Center at 972-953-7669 if you are interested in learning more about these classes and others.
Community Education and Caregiver Information Services currently scheduled:
1st Tuesday
2nd Tuesday
3rd Tuesday
4th Tuesday
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Cool Off at Plano Pools Through Labor Day
With six pools to choose from in the Plano Parks &Recreation system, use our brief guide to Plano’s pools. Let's have the best (and safest) summer ever!
Outdoor pools are open now through Labor Day. Admission to these award-winning pools is included in your recreation membership. Non-members and guests pay a daily admission fee. Pool hours may vary due to staffing availability and may be expanded as additional lifeguards are hired. Please visit individual recreation center webpages for the most up-to-date pool hours.
Find out all you need to know about Plano pools by visiting planoparks.org.
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Explore and Learn with Plano Public Library
Summer is a great time to explore the resources and programs at Plano Public Library! Gear up for an active summer with these events and check our Engage brochure for more options:
If you are traveling this summer, browse our digital library and load up on good reads that pack light. Download e-Books and e-Audiobooks directly to your device and have an endless supply of reading material at your fingertips.
Keep up with global events through PressReader. Access newspapers and magazines from 120 countries in over 60 languages and translate articles instantly.
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Prepare for DART Rail Tunnel Closure and Bus Frequency Change
If you plan to ride DART this month, be prepared some temporary changes.
Earlier this month, DART bus routes adjusted the frequency of 31 of its 97 bus routes. This temporary change does not impact Plano’s six bus routes and six GoLink zones. However, if you travel beyond our city limits, check the DART trip planner or dart.org/servicechange to make sure your connecting routes have not changed.
Thursday through Sunday, June 23-26, DART is repairing concrete on the elevated station at Park Lane Station and replacing a section of rail north of SMU/Mockingbird Station. Light rail passengers will be carried by charter buses around the closed stations to the nearest open station. Orange and Red Line riders should add extra time for travel, especially between the Parker Road and DFW Airport Stations. Use the DART trip planner for instructions. If you have specific questions, call DART at 214-979-1111 or review DART's website details.
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Home and Neighborhood Maintenance |
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Get Help with Emergency Home Repairs
Under certain conditions, Plano homeowners may qualify to receive emergency home repair assistance.
An “Emergency” poses a serious and immediate threat to the health or welfare of those in the home and generally occurs without warning.
To qualify, family income must fall within the program guidelines and the tax value of the home cannot exceed $383,180. Proof of property ownership is required. Other qualifying criteria may apply. Emergency repairs are at no cost to the homeowner.
Typical repairs include:
- Plumbing
- HVAC
- Electrical
- Water Heater
Income-eligible households may apply by calling a Housing and Community Services Coordinator at 972-208-8150.
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Apply for Neighborhood Vitality & Beautification Grants
Applications for the Fall Neighborhood Vitality and Beautification Vitality Grants are now open.
These grants provide up to $10,000 in funding for a community-driven beautification project. There are matching requirements based on neighborhood group type and project size.
Pre-application deadline: July 1
Full application deadline: August 15
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Get Ready to Reduce Food Waste at Home
The City is launching a Residential Food Scrap Composting Pilot Program this fall.
The pilot consists of a drop-off program for composting residential food scraps. Items not typically composted at home like meat (bones included), dairy and eggs will be accepted.
The pilot program is funded by a grant from the North Central Texas Council of Governments and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
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Plano's All American 4th of July
Monday, July 4
6 - 10 p.m.
Fireworks at 9:30 p.m.
2800 E. Spring Creek Pkwy
(North side of Collin College parking lot)
Bring your blankets, lawn chairs and coolers, but please leave pets at home. This event is free and open to the public.
As a reminder, fireworks are illegal in the city of Plano.
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Sprinkler Fair
Saturday, July 16
10 a.m. - Noon
Environmental Education Center
4116 W. Plano Pkwy.
Join Live Green in Plano and local licensed irrigation professionals for this interactive learning opportunity.
Rotate through themed stations in small groups and learn how to identify irrigation components, program your controller, make simple repairs and more.
Leave with a complimentary bag of tools to help your yard thrive!
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2022 HOA Legal Clinic
Saturday, July 16
8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Hyatt Place
5101 N. Pres. George Bush Hwy.
Conducted in partnership with the Cities of Plano, Garland and Rowlett and in collaboration with the DFW Chapter of the Community Associations Institute these informative sessions will equip you with the tools to confidently manage your HOA.
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Plano's Latest Population Figure
The latest North Central Texas Council Government population estimate for the City of Plano is 290,850 residents. This number is derived from Census data.
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The annual City of Plano Water Quality Report is now available online. See what we learned about our water supply from the 2021 data and test results.
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Neighborhood Leadership Academy
Applications for the next Neighborhood Leadership Academy open July 1.
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Protecting Senior Citizens |
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In this episode of Plano Police Safety Minute, Officer Bianez discusses ways to protect yourself from arrest warrant scams.
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Enjoy reading Sage? Share with a friend and encourage them to sign up!
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STAY CONNECTED WITH THE CITY OF PLANO |
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