Water Tower Jack Gets Tour of a Plano Tower

You never know when you’ll be called to be an ambassador for the City. The Public Works team really shined while showing young Jack around our water system.

Watch the “Water Tower Jack” video.

Find Dazzling Holiday Gifts at the Plano Christmas Market

The Plano Christmas Market opens its doors to a world of yuletide wonder and a shopper’s paradise on Saturday and Sunday, November 17 and 18. Satisfy your ONE real wish to find incredible gifts for everyone on your list with a trip to Carpenter Park Recre...

65+, MEDICARE Open Enrollment Deadline is December 7

The Medicare Open Enrollment period ends Friday, December 7 this year. During the annual enrollment period (AEP) you can make changes to various aspects of your coverage. If Medicare eligible (65+ years):

• You can switch from Original Medicare to Medicare A...

Veterans Day in Plano…Snapshots of Heroes

If you ever wondered what the face of a hero looks like, TeamPlano offers memorable glimpses of faces that fit the bill. In observance of Veterans Day 2018, we pause to recognize the men and women who serve in the military (past and present) – p...

Survive Holiday Bouts with Joint Pain

For many people living with joint discomfort, the holidays can be an especially stressful and painful time of year. The added shopping, traveling and general busyness of the season can contribute to flare-ups of inflammation and stiffness.

Routine first ai...

Give to the Christmas COPS Toy & Food Drive

Plano Police Association (PPA) Christmas COPS serves needy families in our community and they need your help! Your donations of food, NEW toys and coats, plus a variety of other items will make a huge impact on many lives this holiday season. See this fly...

Prepare for Water Rate Increases & Restriction Changes Starting November 1

Changes ahead for water customers affect how often you can water lawns and how much you’ll pay for water. Unlike the Ancient Mariner of poet Samuel Taylor Coleridge’s poem, Plano has plenty of drink-worthy water. However, there are a c...

Peanut Butter Drive Results Take Bite Out of Hunger

How many pounds of peanut butter does it take to make Mayor Harry LaRosiliere grin like a kid on Christmas morning? As he proudly announced the final count for the 2018 North Texas Food Bank Peanut Butter Drive, the answer was revealed - an astonishing 77...

Plano Named 5th Best City to Own and Drive a Car

The latest WalletHub findings reveal Plano ranks favorably among car owners on several important factors. WalletHub examined 100 of the largest U.S. cities and Plano sped past the pack to take the #5 spot. The nationwide survey took 29 key criteria into c...

Local Drug Take Back Collection Totals Over 2.5 Tons

Your unwanted prescriptions and over-the-counter drugs are now in the right hands after October 27’s Drug Take Back Day. This semi-annual event is part of a nationwide program hosted by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). With the Plano Police depa...

ATMOS Powers-Up their Support with a Donation to Plano Fire-Rescue

ATMOS Energy presented a sizable check to Plano Fire-Rescue (PFR) at the October 22 City Council Meeting. Thanks to this unexpected donation, the department can purchase vital fire equipment which enhances our public safety officers’ ability to serve even...

Stay Sharp to Avoid Con Games and Scams

The calls and emails seem harmless, but the truth is, it’s not easy to determine the legitimate ones from the fraudulent ones. Be aware of common con games and scams we see:

• Business Schemes – Mail order work-at-home jobs usually cost m...

Updating Beneficiary Designations: Why It's So Important

When you sign up for TMRS, life insurance, ICMA-RC or any other bank or investment account, you are required to list a beneficiary. This is the person (or persons) who will receive the proceeds should you pass away. Often times, people fill out the form a...

Changes to Medicare Supplemental Plans in 2020

Changes are coming to Medicare Supplement Plans C and F. The changes are a requirement of the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA) passed in 2015. MACRA prohibits insurers from selling Medicare supplement plans covering Medicare Part B ded...

Engage Your Brain with Human Resources’ Display Case Design

The current Municipal Center lobby display (#15) pinpoints useful ways to enhance your brain’s functionality. In the cult classic “Little Shop of Horrors,” the plant-gone-wild makes one request, “Feed me, Seymour!&a...

Retiree Luncheon Recap

We loved seeing you last week and hope the luncheon provide a wealth of information. Enjoy the photos of our time together.

Pre-65 Retirees: Are You Taking Advantage of Your Hospital GAP Plan?

If you are under 65 years old, on the City’s health plan (not Medicare) and enrolled in the American Fidelity Hospital GAP plan, you may not be getting your full benefit. Many retirees enroll in the plan but forget about it or don’t understand what it cov...