BRAVO and Farewell to 2019 Employee Appreciation Week

Congratulations to all Employee Appreciation Week participants! We especially thank the event champions for 2019. A detailed accounting of this wonderful week’s events is coming soon. In the meantime, let’s enjoy this slideshow of the ...

Congratulate City Attorney Paige Mims for Texas Bar Honor

The Texas Bar Foundation (TBF) recently inducted City Attorney Paige A. Mims as a distinguished Fellow. Membership in this Foundation’s group is a high achievement for lawyers. Fellows of the Foundation are selected for their outstanding profess...

Wave Goodbye to Paper Discount DART Passes

Beginning July 1, the process for securing discounted DART passes changes. Employees wanting to buy monthly rail and bus tickets won’t get them from Customer and Utility Services anymore. Instead, you’ll use a DART GoPass® Tap ...

Grilling for the Holiday? Think Safety First.

It’s man vs. grill season again; kicked off by the wonderfully long Memorial Day weekend (May 25-27). Lush green lawns and patios will quickly become disaster areas if proper fire safety practices aren't observed. Face it, the charbroil smell is...

Plano Fire-Rescue Hosts Homecoming for New Truck

Fire Station #8 welcomed a new truck into service with a Wetdown and Push-In Ceremony. The time-honored tradition was enjoyed by Plano Fire-Rescue staff and community members on May 10.  This station, 4621 Hedgcoxe Road, primarily serves northern...

“Click It or Ticket” this Memorial Holiday

If you are planning to hit the road this holiday week, remember to buckle up. During the Memorial Day holiday, law enforcement officers across the nation are manning highways for their annual Click It or Ticket Campaign. This effort is aimed at encouragin...

Plano Outdoor Pools Open Memorial Weekend!

PISD schools are out for summer on May 24…so celebrate with a splash and a few cannonballs. Plano Parks and Recreation outdoor pools open for summer on Saturday, May 25, just in time for Memorial Day weekend.

Yes, it’s been raining&...

Relive Plano’s Early Years with Municipal Center’s Lobby Display

The current Municipal Center lobby display is a visual time-loop of Plano’s rich past. The National Historic Preservation Month exhibit journeys back to the City’s humble beginnings. Stories are shared through vibrant photos, videos, a...

Spend Memorial Day at Plano Veterans Memorial Park

Join the community in honoring our fallen military on Monday, May 27 at the Veterans Memorial Park.

This year’s observance is from 7 to 8 p.m. at 2101 Bay Hill Dr. The Sunset at Memorial Park includes:

• A motorcycle ride from the American Legion on...

Plano Swears In Its 8th City Manager, Mark Israelson

It’s official – Mark Israelson is our new City Manager. During the May 13 City Council Preliminary Open Meeting, Mayor Harry LaRosiliere invited Mark to join him at the podium to be sworn in as Plano’s eighth city manager.

The...

Take Advantage of Your Hospital GAP Benefit

Many employees are enrolled in the American Fidelity Hospital GAP benefit but never file claims. Did you know you can submit claims as far back as when you originally enrolled in the Hospital GAP plan? Don’t leave your money on the table!

Hospita...

ALERT: Beware of “FirstNet” Solicitations from AT&T

There are reports about AT&T representatives reaching out to employees to sign up for FirstNet. The intent is to entice you to change your personal cell phone service. The FirstNet network is an AT&T-built national LTE network dedicated to public ...

The Winner of the Plano FEUD Tournament is….

The Plano Feud tournament ended at 12:30 p.m. May 9 with enthusiastic cheers for the champions. Congratulations to Library's DEWEY DECIMATORS, the winners of the 2019 Plano Feud! Hooray to Eva Gonzalez, Edith Cashaw, Julie Truex and Sarah Miller.

It took f...

Tune in to Inside Plano and Don’t Miss a Second of Fun

There’s nothing worse than finding out about awesome events and programs AFTER the fact.

Watch the latest episode of Inside Plano and be one of the first to know, instead of the last.

In the May episode of the Inside Plano podcas...

Team Plano Welcomes Shelli Siemer, Newest Deputy City Manager

Kudos to Plano for luring former Allen Assistant City Manager Shelli Siemer to become our newest executive team member. As of April 29, she assumed the job of Deputy City Manager for Community Services.

Siemer has worked more than 20 years in the public se...

Join Weight Watchers and Reach Wellness Goals

Be proactive. Attend one of the upcoming Weight Watchers Open House meetings, May 21 or May 22! The next 17-week long WW (Weight Watchers) Workshops begin that week. As a bonus for attending one of the initial workshops, you get 15% off the WW membership ...

Give the Employee Assistance Program a Chance to Help

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and the City offers a great benefit if you need someone to talk to. Raising awareness about mental health and eliminating the stigma is important. Look into Plano’s Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for answe...

Administrative Professionals Made the Most of Annual Luncheon

Plano has always done a wonderful job of recognizing good work – our administrative staff knows this first hand. Senior Training Coordinator Tony Beasley and teammates organized a fun outing for this group in honor of National Administrative Pro...

UHC...It’s a Call You Don’t Want to Miss!

“Hello, this is UnitedHealthcare calling with an important message for YOU!” It may seem unusual, but the next time your phone’s caller ID reads “UnitedHealthcare (UHC),” there’s a good chance it...

Celebrate Good Times, Come On….It’s Our SERVE-aversary!

Incoming City Manager Mark Israelson has an exciting message to share about our organization. We’ve reached a milestone in Team Plano history. One year ago, City Manager Bruce Glasscock introduced the organization’s new value initiatives, SERVE. The impac...

Ed Swiler Says, “Get a Recreation Membership”

Park Services Electrician Ed Swiler shares his story of wellness and why he got a recreation center membership. In a recent TeamPlano article, we announced employees and retirees are eligible for 50% discounts on Parks and Recreation Center memberships. S...

Register for VIP's Brown Bag Training for Volunteer Managers

It’s one thing to know you need some volunteer help, and quite another to know how best to manage volunteers properly. To help prepare you to work with a volunteer workforce, sign up today for Volunteers in Plano (VIP) Campfire Conversations. Th...

Use Technology to Get Convenient Medical Care

Let medical professionals take care of you from home, the office or even your car – on call. Telehealth Video Conferencing is now available through Village Health Partners (VHP) and Village Health Pediatrics for employees and pre-65 retirees on ...

See Yourself in a Pair of Warby Parkers?

There’s great news for employees and pre-65 retirees who wear eyeglasses and are on the City’s insurance. Being on the UnitedHealthcare Vision Plan makes you eligible to purchase Warby Parker designer prescription eyewear for ONLY the ...

Use Communitas to Make Hospital Stays Less Overwhelming!

There are usually tons of questions and concerns whenever you or a loved-one is in the hospital for any length of time. The City now offers an invaluable resource to help you survive the physical, emotional and financial trauma associated with this kind o...

Adopt this 2019 Resolution to Save Money on Rx

The cost of prescription drugs is about 20% of our total healthcare expenses and prices continue to increase. Our health plan is self-funded, which means you have a direct impact on the premiums you pay by the medical decisions that you make as the City a...

Buy PlanoCRX Meds with REVISED Order Form

Beginning January 1, the City will have a new mail order drug program available for all eligible employees, retirees and their dependents. The new cost saving program, PlanoCRX, can be used for brand name prescriptions.

PlanoCRX is a voluntary&...

Retirement and Volunteering Can Go Hand In Hand

Think about it.  You’re retired and you finally have time to do what you want to do, but what exactly is that? Becoming a volunteer sounds nice, but where should you look? How do you find the right volunteer opportunity, “the ...

Plano Fire-Rescue Hosts Homecoming for New Truck

Fire Station #8 welcomed a new truck into service with a Wetdown and Push-In Ceremony. The time-honored tradition was enjoyed by Plano Fire-Rescue staff and community members on May 10.  This station, 4621 Hedgcoxe Road, primarily serves northern...

Grilling for the Holiday? Think Safety First.

It’s man vs. grill season again; kicked off by the wonderfully long Memorial Day weekend (May 25-27). Lush green lawns and patios will quickly become disaster areas if proper fire safety practices aren't observed. Face it, the charbroil smell is intoxicat...

“Click It or Ticket” this Memorial Holiday

If you are planning to hit the road this holiday week, remember to buckle up. During the Memorial Day holiday, law enforcement officers across the nation are manning highways for their annual Click It or Ticket Campaign. This effort is aimed at encouragin...

Plano Outdoor Pools Open Memorial Weekend!

PISD schools are out for summer on May 24…so celebrate with a splash and a few cannonballs. Plano Parks and Recreation outdoor pools open for summer on Saturday, May 25, just in time for Memorial Day weekend.

Yes, it’s been raining…a lot. But, as that litt...

Wellness: Gratitude and Your Health

Here’s a quick exercise: think of the things you’re most grateful for and list the top three in detail. By doing this simple exercise, you have created a shift in your hormone pathways which can improve your health. In addition, if pra...

Plano Swears In Its 8th City Manager, Mark Israelson

It’s official – Mark Israelson is our new City Manager. During the May 13 City Council Preliminary Open Meeting, Mayor Harry LaRosiliere invited Mark to join him at the podium to be sworn in as Plano’s eighth city manager.

The mayor remembered one of his f...

Spend Memorial Day at Plano Veterans Memorial Park

Join the community in honoring our fallen military on Monday, May 27 at the Veterans Memorial Park.

This year’s observance is from 7 to 8 p.m. at 2101 Bay Hill Dr. The Sunset at Memorial Park includes:

• A motorcycle ride from the American Legion on...

Take Advantage of Your Hospital GAP Benefit

Many pre-65 aged retirees are enrolled in the American Fidelity Hospital GAP benefit but never file claims. Did you know you can submit claims as far back as when you originally enrolled in the Hospital GAP plan? Don’t leave your money on the ta...

Senior Wellness Tip: Breathing Techniques

Have you ever noticed how you breathe at the end of the day to relax? You may let out a big sigh of relief. We sometimes use the word “phew” to indicate “I made it” or “I’m so relieved.&rdquo...

Tune in to Inside Plano and Don’t Miss a Second of Fun

There’s nothing worse than finding out about awesome events and programs AFTER the fact.

Watch the latest episode of Inside Plano and be one of the first to know, instead of the last.

In the May episode of the Inside Plano podcast, Steve S...

Prepare for the June 8 Run-off Election

Some of the recent political races were settled, but there are a couple races yet to be determined. Saturday's (May 4) election results are available at plano.gov/elections. Council Place 5 and Place 7 are in the Run-off Election on Saturday, June 8.

Plano...

Protect Yourself from Shingles: Here is What You Need to Know

Did you know the same virus that causes chickenpox also causes shingles? If you had chickenpox in the past, the virus can reactivate years later and cause shingles. Although shingles is not life threatening, it can be very painful. In some cases, it can c...

Join Weight Watchers Next Week and Reach Wellness Goals

Be proactive. Attend one of the upcoming Weight Watchers Open House meetings, May 21 or May 22! The next 17-week long WW (Weight Watchers) Workshops begins then. As a bonus for attending one of the initial workshops, you get 15% off the WW membership fee ...

Jobs, Jobs, Jobs: Plano Hiring for Summer Positions

Plano Parks and Recreation has job openings for seasonal, part-time and full-time positions. If you or someone you know is looking for a great summer gig with great people, consider applying for one of several jobs. 

From lifeguarding to heading u...

It’s a Call You Don’t Want to Miss!

“Hello, this is UnitedHealthcare calling with an important message for YOU!” It may seem unusual, but the next time your phone’s caller ID reads “UnitedHealthcare (UHC),” there’s a good chance it’s an offer to connect you with information to help manage o...

Ed Swiler Says, “Get a Recreation Membership”

Park Services Electrician Ed Swiler shares his story of wellness and why he got a recreation center membership. In a recent TeamPlano article, we announced employees and retirees are eligible for 50% discounts on Parks and Recreation Center memberships. S...

Know More about Senior Services with SAGE

Sign up for SAGE to receive information and advice geared toward adults 50 and over. Get a monthly dose of tips for staying healthy, keeping sharp, being safe and enjoying life in Plano.

Join the SAGE newsletter list.

Use Technology to Get Convenient Medical Care

Let medical professionals take care of you from home, the office or even your car – on call. Telehealth Video Conferencing is now available through Village Health Partners (VHP) and Village Health Pediatrics for employees and pre-65 retirees on our benefi...

Retirees, Are You Nearing Medicare eligibility?

The closer you get to age 65, the more questions you have about Medicare. A common concern is “How does it work with my City of Plano United Healthcare insurance?” Here are a few things to know.

When do I enroll in Medicare?You may be a...

See Yourself in a Pair of Warby Parkers?

There’s great news for employees and pre-65 retirees who wear eyeglasses and are on the City’s insurance. Being on the UnitedHealthcare Vision Plan makes you eligible to purchase Warby Parker designer prescription eyewear for ONLY the ...

Share Your Green Thumb with the Community Garden

If you’ve got extra time on your hands and a green thumb, lend them to the Plano Community Garden. Helpers of all experience levels are needed to work in this garden, as long as you’re at least 13 years old.

In 2007, this began with a p...

Use Communitas to Make Hospital Stays Less Overwhelming!

There are usually tons of questions and concerns whenever you or a loved-one is in the hospital for any length of time. The City now offers an invaluable resource to help you survive the physical, emotional and financial trauma associated with this kind o...

Training & Development

The Human Resources department offers an extensive catalog of training opportunities for all job types and levels. Refer questions to Senior Training Coordinators Tony Beasley or Debbie Speed at 972-941-7339 and 972-941-7217, respectively. Here are some o...