Police Deputy Chief Retires on Black Friday after 40 Years

Michael Stephen Tower (Mike) takes leave of his job as Plano Police Deputy Chief as of November 26. Among the police department’s current employees, Mike has the most tenure. In addition,the Niagara Falls, NY native is the longest tenured active City empl...

Take Your “We Are Team Plano” – To Go!

Team Plano, can you believe that Thanksgiving is next week? This time of year means different things to everyone – family gatherings, watching football, shopping, eating, napping, eating, napping, eating…well you get the idea. 

In the spirit of Th...

Take the Mandatory Diversity Course by December 31

The last quarter of the year is zipping by surprisingly fast – or feels like it has. The mandatory 2021 employee diversity training is on Overcoming Your Unconscious Bias. We have until Friday, December 31 to take the course.

This online trainin...

Save Time, Ask Your Contractor to Haul Away Trees

Right now, many Plano residents are doing extensive tree trimming or tree removal because of February’s winter storm. Locals are encouraged to have a reputable contractor haul away large piles of tree materials, which may save time in the long run.&nb...

SAVE THE DATE REMINDER: DCM Greg Rushin is Retiring

Plan on attending a bittersweet event next year when Deputy City Manager Greg Rushin officially retires from the City of Plano. Details of his exit will follow. For now, schedule time to join TeamPlano in saying farewell:

Friday, January 7, 2022Plano Event...

Officially, Ring in the Season with Dickens in Downtown Plano

Glimpse a Plano Christmas of the past as the historic district gets transformed for 2021 Dickens in Downtown Plano. Join the holiday merriment on Saturday, December 4 as old and new traditions bring endless smiles for the entire family!

Dickens in Downtown...

Kick 2022 off with Plano Recreation Winter/Spring Classes

Don’t spend all of your holiday dough on Black Friday trinkets when there are better gifts to give that say “I love you!” Find a bountiful list of fun, life-changing courses, events and programs sure to bring joy in the New Year…and it’s all in the Plano ...

Davis Library Closes to Accommodate Heavy Construction

This week the City announced the temporary closure of the Davis Library because of a construction project that began in April. Until recently, the staff has been able to “work around” the renovation at the Independence Parkway facility...

Our Differences Make THE Difference

What comes to mind when you think of the perfect team? Maybe you think of a group of people who have similar backgrounds and opinions, leading to agreement and fewer problems.

However, studies show that it is actually important to have differences if you w...

Winning Dessert Revealed in Holiday Luncheon Video

The 2021 Team Plano Texas Winter Wonderland Holiday Luncheon is not to be missed, so carve out some time on Thursday, December 2. Come hang out at the Plano Event Center (2000 E. Spring Creek Parkway) from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. 

You already know the m...

2021 Veterans Day Tribute to Team Plano and So Many Others

The City of Plano is proud to honor all those who serve our country past and present on Veterans Day. We are also proud to hire veterans who have a strong desire to SERVE others after leaving the military.

This year Ken Phoenix, Plano Police Department gra...

City Replaces Aging Fire and Police Vehicles

There were a number of major items approved during the November 8 City Council Meeting. Some of the decisions related to:   

Ambulances Plano Fire-Rescue is buying six new Braun Ford F-550 Ambulances for $1.8 million to replace aging equi...

SERVE Culture Book: Our Values at a Glance

City Manager Mark Israelson’s recent video expressed our continuing efforts to actively live our organization’s values as Team Plano. A few years ago, we dove headfirst into exploring our SERVE values, which go beyond words on a page. ...

City Manager Kicks Off the “We Are Team Plano” Campaign

Over the past few years, our organization has been presented with challenges (opportunities) and through it all we continued to thrive! 

City Manager Mark “I work here” Israelson shares the reason for our successes is that Team...

Wrap Up the Fall Classic with the Winners and Medals

Our first Connect4Health (C4H) Safety Olympics Fall Classic ended with over 250 Team Plano members competing. Congratulations to the winners as well as everyone who threw their hat into the ring!

The Classic kicked off with Movement Monday. Employees took ...

DART Installs Bus Stop Sign Covers and New Signs

There is a lot going on in preparation of the Dallas Area Rapid Transit’s (DART) New Bus Network. You may have seen bus cover signs popping up. DART’s New Bus Network goes into effect on Monday, January 24, 2022. Every route and route ...

Keep Your Financial Accounts Secure with MissionSquare

As National Retirement Security Awareness month (October) closes, you should remember the importance of keeping your accounts secure. MissionSquare Retirement (formerly ICMA-RC) is a trusted partner and is here to assist in safeguarding your assets. As th...

Tech Services NEWS: Security Clearance Entry starts November 1

Starting Monday, November 1, employees accustomed to badge access into certain areas may find their I.D. badge no longer works at newly restricted entry points.

The Plano Police Department (PPD) has strict confidentiality requirements for many of its recor...

Watch the October Medicare and Social Security Seminar

Human Resources recorded this pre-retirement information meeting for all who could not attend the October 1 gathering. Because it’s important to know your options when making decisions about finances, an expert was invited to share valuable fact...

Meds are Costly! Are You Eligible to Get Your Medication Free?

Certain medications available through the City’s health plan can be obtained for free by mail order with PlanoCRX. This cost-saving mail order program is for individuals dealing with a high copay for certain brand name medications. Using PlanoCR...

Access a Storehouse of Yard Tools for Free

The City’s Tool Lending Program is the neighbor you can borrow from anytime to handle your yard work. This service is for Plano residents who need equipment to trim trees and hedges, cut grass or complete several other lawn chores. 

Thro...

Safeguard Your Protected Health Info (PHI) thru WebTPA

Have you considered who in your family should or shouldn’t have access to your PHI (protected health information)? The WebTPA Portal allows you to manage who is granted or denied access. Due to HIPAA privacy rules, you or your family members are...

Get COVID-19 Updates on Plano in the News

Tracking down the latest coronavirus information can be time consuming, but it’s important to stay informed. Media Relations Director Steve Stoler makes it easy for you to obtain up-to-date details about COVID-19. Peruse his daily posts on Plano...

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