*** CANCELLATION *** MissionSquare 1-on-1 Meetings for February 1

Due to inclement weather, the MissionSquare One-on-One meetings set for Wednesday, February 1 will now be on Friday, February 10. MissionSquare’s Mike Mendenhall will still conduct the in-person consultations. These private sessions wil...

Commit to Yourself: Good Food Choices Are Good Investments

The new year is associated with making resolutions, with exercise and nutrition often at the top of the wish list. More times than not, fad diets become the solution instead of making sustainable diet changes for a better quality of life over the long ter...

Proud Day for Plano Police Crisis Negotiator Team

The Plano Police Department’s Crisis Negotiator Team finished second in a challenging national contest. On January 11, the Plano Team participated in the 33rd Annual Competition and Seminar sponsored by Texas Association of Hostage Negotiators.&...

Understand How Your Pharmacy Benefits Work

When enrolled in the City’s medical plan, you automatically have prescription drug coverage through SouthernScripts, our pharmacy benefit manager. 

The annual deductible is $100 per individual or family. This is the amount of money you p...

Fist-pumps to Pecan Hollow Course for National Honor

It’s no surprise to golf pro Steve Heidelberg that Plano is home to one of the top 25 best golf courses in Texas. According to a list compiled by the NBC Network’s GolfPass, our Pecan Hollow Golf Course ranks 24th in the state among 257 public courses. Ea...

Parks & Recreation Names Two New Parks at Collin Creek

City Council approved the proposed names for a couple of new green spaces adjacent to the Collin Creek development. The additions are officially named Starlight Park and Sunrise Park. 

As indicated on the construction plans, the Block O Park on th...

Set Reminders to Prepare for Plano’s 2023 General Election

Saturday, May 6, 7 am - 7 pm, was approved as the date for the 2023 General Election. The purpose of the election is to elect council members for Place 1, 3, 5 and 7 to serve a four-year term. The filing deadline for candidates is 5 pm on Friday, February...

Explore the Time-saving Apps You Need to Download Now

Make things a little easier on yourself by taking full advantage of all your healthcare benefits! If you’re on the City’s medical, dental and vision plans, or contribute to flexible spending accounts, did you know there are apps you ca...

Swap Meet Trading Site is Being Retired

Use of the City’s internal garage sale site, Swap Meet, is coming to an end. For over 10 years, the TeamPlano.us buy-sell-and-trade feature has served as a convenient way for employees to safely swap items and services.

As of Friday, February 10, the Swap ...

Set a Goal to Lace Up This Year

We’ve all heard that 10,000 steps per day is the magic number to help increase longevity and quality of life. However, a recent study found 10,000 steps is actually not the magic number at all. The effect of daily steps varies significantly with age. For ...

Parks & Recreation Named Agency of the Year for Awesome Swim Facilities

The North Texas Aquatics Association (NTAA) named the Parks & Recreation department the 2022 Agency of the Year for its exceptional aquatic venues. The department also earned NTAA’s 2022 Program of the Year Award for the Adapted FlowRider classes offe...

Tell Plano Police What You Think

If you live in Plano, please take the Plano Police Department’s Annual Citizen Survey. You input will help the Department measure how it meets our community's needs and expectations. The survey is mailed to randomly selected residents and is also availabl...

“Share the Love” with Free Entry to Plano Recreation Centers

Explore everything our recreation centers have to offer during Parks & Recreation’s “Share the Love Week,” February 13 -17. Featuring free entry, discounted memberships, prizes and more, this open house series allows residents to enjoy center amenitie...

Sign Up Now for the LGIP Food Scrap Composting Program

Enrollment for the Residential Food Scrap Composting pilot program is open! The project consists of dropping off food scraps for composting, including items not typically composted at home like meat (bones included), dairy and eggs. 

Registration ...

VIP Says “THANK YOU” from the Adopt-an-Angel Program

The holiday season was made brighter by the dedicated efforts of hundreds of staff who participated in Volunteers in Plano’s Adopt an Angel program.  2022 beneficiaries included Streetside Showers, Trusted World, Meals on Wheels of Collin County,...

Team Plano Moved 8K Miles during Marathon Mania Month

December 2022 was full of things to do, people to see, money to spend and hours to work, but more importantly, miles to move! Connect4Health sponsored its annual Marathon Mania this past month. The purpose of the event is to encourage Team Plano members t...

Learn Where You Should be during a Disaster

The Department of Emergency Management is pleased to share with you its updated Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP).  The plan details what roles, responsibilities and actions are to be taken during specific disasters and threats. &...

Why Preventive Care Matters Now

Don’t delay preventive screenings; the benefits outweigh the downside! 

Talk to your doctor about preparation for specific preventive screenings, what your options are, other methods or options. For example, instead of a colonoscopy, you...

Plano Parks & Recreation Hosts Free Prep Classes for Aquatic Jobs

Do you know anyone interested in planning ahead for the ideal summer job earning great pay and having fun in the process? Everyone age 14 and older is welcome to attend free “prep” classes to become a certified lifeguard, water safety ...

Try Skillsoft’s Percipio, the New Training Roster

The City has moved to Skillsoft’s Percipio for educational courses. This new digital learning platform is now in service providing more functional resource-driven training with great flexibility and personalization. 

Percipio is Skillsoft’s new, s...

Be More Aware of Unescorted Municipal Center Guests

Unauthorized people are not allowed beyond the first and second floors of the Municipal Center without visiting the Information Center (formerly the Action Center) desk first. This means only Team Plano employees and contractors with official City of Plan...

DART Extends Discount GoPass Tap Card Pilot Program through 2024

Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) has extended the Discount GoPass Tap Card pilot program through December 31, 2024. This program provides riders using any one of nine support assistance programs with a 50% discount on the regular price of a DART local pas...

Watch a Recording of Human Resources’ Pre-Retirement Meeting

Tons of people attended the recent Pre-Retirement Workshops presented by Human Resources staff and other retirement experts. The August 23 - 24 sessions were well attended, but not everyone was able to come.

For your convenience, we recorded an entire work...

Get FREE AARP Help with Completing Your 2022 IRS Forms

Experts from AARP will help simplify the maze of completing your income tax return. Bring copies of your 2021 return and other records including W-2s, 1099s and other relevant material. No registration is required. Assistance each day is affected by the n...

Commit to Yourself: Good Food Choices Are Good Investments

The new year is associated with making resolutions, with exercise and nutrition often at the top of the wish list. More times than not, fad diets become the solution instead of making sustainable diet changes for a better quality of life over the long ter...

Hear from Your Mayor at State of the City

Please join us for Plano’s 2023 State of the City on Thursday, February 9 at the Willow Bend Center of the Arts Rodenbaugh Theatre. The event begins at 5:30 pm and celebrates Plano’s 150 Years of Excellence as well as provide a look fo...

Join Fraud Det. Jerry Minton at Plano AARP Meeting

Plano Police Detective Jerry Minton tells you how to protect yourself from being victims of fraud on Friday, February 3. He is the guest speaker at the Plano AARP Chapter Meeting which is open to the public.

Minton brings his expertise of over 30 years inv...

Join the Club and Lunch with Friends

Sitting down to a good meal is always a great incentive for getting out of the house and being more social. Looking for a great place for affordable, homemade lunches? Plano’s Sam Johnson Recreation Center (SJRC) is home to the perfect meet-up p...

Parks & Recreation Names Two New Parks at Collin Creek

City Council approved the proposed names for a couple of new green spaces adjacent to the Collin Creek development. The additions are officially named Starlight Park and Sunrise Park. 

As indicated on the construction plans, the Block O Park on th...

Fist-pumps to Pecan Hollow Course for National Honor

It’s no surprise to golf pro Steve Heidelberg that Plano is home to one of the top 25 best golf courses in Texas. According to a list compiled by the NBC Network’s GolfPass, our Pecan Hollow Golf Course ranks 24th in the state among 25...

Set Reminders to Prepare for Plano’s 2023 General Election

Saturday, May 6, 7 am - 7 pm, was approved as the date for the 2023 General Election. The purpose of the election is to elect council members for Place 1, 3, 5 and 7 to serve a four-year term. The filing deadline for candidates is 5 pm on Friday, February...

Why Preventive Care Matters Now

Don’t delay preventive screenings; the benefits outweigh the downside! 

Talk to your doctor about preparation for specific preventive screenings, what your options are, other methods or options. For example, instead of a colonoscopy, you...

Sign Up Now for the LGIP Food Scrap Composting Program

Enrollment for the Residential Food Scrap Composting pilot program is open! The project consists of dropping off food scraps for composting, including items not typically composted at home like meat (bones included), dairy and eggs. 

Registration ...

DART Extends Discount GoPass Tap Card Pilot Program through 2024

Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) has extended the Discount GoPass Tap Card pilot program through December 31, 2024. This program provides riders using any one of nine support assistance programs with a 50% discount on the regular price of a DART local pas...

Get to Know Plano with the Citizens Police Academy

Registration for the next Citizens Police Academy (CPA) class is now open. If you haven’t had an opportunity to attend Plano’s FREE Citizens Police Academy, here’s your chance! CPA educates residents on the operations of City departments through a series ...

Training & Development: Virtual Courses are Available

Human Resources offers a catalog of virtual 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. 

The offerings below are ...