Repertory Company Theatre hosts immersive mystery evening with characters from upcoming season

PlanoMagazine.com 7/30 4:56A Alyssa High

On Saturday, August 22, Repertory Company Theatre is bringing to life some of the characters from its upcoming season, like Sherlock Holmes and Morticia Addams. The characters will be part of a murder-mystery-style evening where guests work to...

RANKED: Plano named safest city in Texas, second in US in recent study

PlanoMagazine.com 7/30 4:20A Alyssa High

A recent SmartAsset study ranked Plano the second safest city in the United States, only preceded by Virginia Beach. The study looked into cities with populations greater than 250,000 based on violent crime rates, property crime rates, motor...

Three new restaurants coming to Plano this fall

PlanoMagazine.com 7/28 10:49A Alyssa High

According to recent filings with the Texas Department of Licensing and Registration (TDLR), Plano will soon be home to three new restaurants: Kalamaki in Downtown Plano, Bordeaux & Creme in The Shops at Legacy and Zooboba at Custer Park Shopping...

KERA: 3 new charges filed against Plano teacher accused of sexually abusing student

PlanoMagazine.com 7/28 9:47A KERA staff

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NTPA to relocate its headquarters to new Central Plano location ahead of Shops at Willow Bend...

PlanoMagazine.com 7/28 9:43A Alyssa High

North Texas Performing Arts , currently located in the soon-to-close Shops at Willow Bend, announced this week the construction of and relocation to a new space in Central Plano. The Shops at Willow Bend is set to close Aug. 31, leaving NTPA...

Things to do this August

PlanoMagazine.com 7/28 8:30A Alyssa High

Featured image: Downtown Plano Adult Book Fair, Aug. 16 AUG. 1 SUMMER DANCE SHOWCASE SAT., 11 A.M., COURTYARD THEATER, 1509 H AVE., $12 Plano Metropolitan Ballet students showcase the finale of their summer dance camps. AUG. 1 LE TRAIN BLEU: A...

Leap Distributors Levels Up in Dallas: Names Dave Ascani Chief Financial Officer

Plano BubbleLife iReporter 7/28 3:00A Krista Simmons

Leap Distributors has named Dave Ascani chief financial officer (CFO). As CFO, Ascani will manage the companys finances and serve as an integral part of the executive management team. Dave Ascani is a...

Top 5 things to do with your library this August

PlanoMagazine.com 7/27 9:47A Plano Public Library Staff

From preschool to professional, Plano Public Library (PPL) has something for everyone. Take a look at PPL’s free programs for all your educating and entertaining needs. Celebrate Bee Day (All Ages) Buzz into a day of discovery as Plano Public...

Texas Womans University to unveil permanent sculpture by artist Bianca Beck

Plano BubbleLife iReporter 7/22 5:17A Kathy Beazley

In celebration of its 125th anniversary, Texas Womans University has selected Portland-based artist Bianca Beck to create a site-specific, permanent outdoor installation marking the universitys 125th...

Job Search Workshop in Allen Stresses Successful Career Strategies Need Ongoing Technology Updates

Plano BubbleLife iReporter 7/22 4:00A Martha Jane Brounoff

The St. Jude Career Alliance, a faith-based ministry that offers hope, guidance, and practical tools for job seekers, will offer its next quarterly job search workshop on Saturday, August 1, 8:45 AM...

The MacKenzie-Childs Barn Sale is Here!

Tanya Foster 7/15 8:00P Tanya Foster

Happy Thursday! Let's kick off the weekend with one of the biggest home sales of the year. The MacKenzie-Childs Barn Sale is going on now through July 20 , with up to 60% OFF thousands of their...

Measles vaccination rates for Texas kindergarteners inch up slightly after outbreak last year

Spectrum Local News Health 7/13 5:30A Lauren Rangel

Over 2,200 cases of measles spread across the country last year, including 762 in Texas.

Brinker Elementary teacher arrested for continuous sexual abuse of a child

PlanoMagazine.com 7/9 7:13A Bella Portera

On Wednesday, July 8, 64-year-old Brinker Elementary teacher Paul Campbell was arrested for continuous sexual abuse of a child. “Detectives obtained the warrant after investigating an outcry by a student regarding inappropriate physical contact...

Plano Salvation Army community center serves as cooling station

PlanoMagazine.com 7/9 6:43A Alyssa High

As summer temperatures rise, The Salvation Army of North Texas is activating nine cooling and hydrating stations , including the Plano Corps Community Center. “We are dedicated to providing our most vulnerable neighbors with the resources they...

City of Plano Seeks Artist for Downtown Arts District Entry

PlanoMagazine.com 7/9 6:43A Paloma Rudnicki

An artist will have the chance to have their artwork permanently showcased for the Plano community. The City of Plano is seeking an artist or artist-led team to design and create a permanent artwork to mark the entrance to the Historic Downtown...