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on what's happening in the City of Plano.
What's Your Plan for Spring Break?
Keep the kids active this spring break. Plano Independent School District spring break is March 9-14. Whether your goal is to improve their math skills, keep them reading or to expand their creativity, we've got it all for free at the Plano Public Library. With five locations, one is sure to be nearby.

Here’s some of what’s offered this spring break:
  • Meet two storybook favorites for storytime and special activities! Clifford the Big Red Dog visits Harrington Library on Monday, March 9 at 10:30 a.m.; Davis Library on Wednesday, March 11 at 7 p.m.; and Parr Library on Saturday, March 14 at 10:30 a.m. Splat the Cat stops by Haggard Library on Monday, March 9 at 6:30 p.m. and Schimelpfenig Library on Wednesday, March 11 at 10:30 a.m. Don’t forget to bring your camera!
  • Spotlight Art features Caterina Provost-Smith at Schimelpfenig Library. Caterina demonstrates Abstract Acrylic Painting & Printmaking with a large-scale abstract painting on Saturday, March 7, 2-5 p.m. Create your own original abstract painting with Caterina on Saturday, March 14, 2-4 p.m. 
  • Students from grades 6-12 can learn about planning for the future while having some fun in the Game of Life at Haggard Library on Wednesday, March 11, 2 p.m. This program is presented by college students from the UNT Student Money Management Center. 
  • Teens thinking about college and beyond can get some tips on how to stand out in competitive field from Debra Austin of Chaos2Results Business Coaching with Make an Impression in 30 Seconds at Schimelpfenig Library on Tuesday, March 10, 3 p.m.
Grab a Wrench for Fix-a-Leak Week
Is that drip getting to you? It may be hitting your pocketbook more than you realize. Household leaks waste nearly 1 trillion gallons of water annually nationwide. That's a lot of cash going down the drain. Stop the madness during Fix-a-Leak Week, March 16-22. Celebrate at the free Fix-a-Leak Week Workshop on Saturday, March 21, 10 a.m.-noon. Get tips and learn about tools for property maintenance. Practice what you learn on our faucet, shower and toilet demonstrations in a fun, no-pressure environment.
Dr. Myrtle Hightower Presented a Key to the City 
During the Feb. 10 City Council Meeting, Dr. Myrtle Hightower was honored with a key to the City. Dr. Hightower has served on many City committees and boards through the years. She began a Black History program, which has become the annual community-wide MLK Day celebration. She worked in Plano ISD for many years as a teacher and counselor, and also taught at Collin College. Along with her late husband John, Dr. Hightower created the Hightower Foundation scholarship as part of the Collin College Foundation. Because of their resounding voice in the community, Plano Independent School District named an elementary school after the Hightowers. She is one of Plano ISD's 100 Heroes, a Collin College Living Legacy and recipient of the Texas Hero for Children Award. And now Dr. Hightower is a Plano Citizen Extraordinaire by Plano City Council proclamation.
Police Chief Ed Drain is Officially Sworn-In
Mayor Harry LaRosiliere swears in Plano Police Chief Ed Drain
during the Feb. 24 City Council Meeting.
Happenings

Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) has a new pilot program for riders who participate in these programs:
  • CHIP (Children's Health Insurance Program)
  • TANF (Texas Temporary Assistance for Needy Families)
  • CEAP (Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program)
  • SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)
  • Housing Choice Vouchers
  • Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Texas WIC (Texas Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children)

Saturday, March 7
1 - 3 p.m.

Big Lake Park

Sign up and we’ll provide the cleanup supplies. Receive credit for service hours if needed. 


Last year more 9,452 people volunteered with the City of Plano. They gave 104,335 hours of their precious time, valued at $2,618,181. If you were one, thank you!


Are you sensitive to changes in the water during chlorine maintenance? Try these tips during the 28-day process, March 2-30. Watch our video for small ways to reduce the taste of chlorine.
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