City of Plano, Texas Government

10/02/2020

Mosquito Sprayings Moved to Monday, October 5
Earlier this week, two pools of mosquitoes in City traps tested positive for the West Nile virus. Due to mechanical issues, the sprayings scheduled for Thursday, October 1 were postponed. Weather permitting, Plano Environmental Quality crews will now spray Monday, October 5 beginning at 9 p.m. The targeted spray areas are bordered by the following streets:

Site 11
N – Rothland Ln.
S – Benchmark Dr. / Old Orchard Dr.
E – Turtle Point Dr.
W – Bronze Leaf Dr.

Site 17
N – Harkness Dr.
S – W Plano Pkwy. / Park Meadow Ln.
E – Communications Pkwy.
W – LaCosta Dr.

View the maps here: https://plano.gov/565/Spray-Map

Residents are urged to ensure children and pets are indoors during the time of spraying.

10/01/2020

Inside Plano Episode 34
Fall is the best time to get in the garden! We have the perfect Plano product for gardening success. Learn about Texas Pure Products, plus Steve & Shannah get you up to date as we move into the next normal. Download & Listen: https://apple.co/2qngea0
#InsidePlano

10/01/2020

UPDATE: All of our trees have been reserved. If you weren't able to reserve a tree, you can come to the event at 11 AM. Any unclaimed trees at that time will be given first come, first served to people with proof of Plano residency (driver's license/water bill). Thanks!

It’s time for Plano’s Fall Tree Giveaway!
Plano residents can register today for one FREE tree and pick it up on October 24th. Reserve your tree at http://weblink.donorperfect.com/LiveGreeninPlano and help us grow a greener Plano.

09/30/2020

Nightly Road Closures
10 p.m.-5 a.m.
North Texas Tollway Authority

Sept. 30-Oct. 5 (10 p.m. to 5 a.m.)
• Various lanes of the north- and southbound Preston Rd. flyover bridge
• Various lanes of north- and southbound Preston Rd. between east- and westbound SH 121 (the SRT frontage road)
• The U-lane lanes at Preston Rd.

Note: Not all lanes will be closed at one time. Either one direction of Preston Road or the flyover ramp will be closed at a time.

Detour:
• North and southbound Preston Rd. flyover detour: Proceed through the intersection to your destination.
• Northbound Preston Rd. detour: Turn right onto SH 121 and make a U-turn at Hillcrest Rd./Rasor Blvd. Continue to Preston Rd. and turn right.
• Southbound Preston Rd. detour: Turn right onto SH 121 and make a U-turn at Parkwood Blvd. Continue east to Preston Rd. and turn right.

See attached map for additional information.

09/30/2020

2 Mosquito Pools Test Positive for West Nile
Two pools of mosquitoes in City traps have tested positive for the West Nile virus. Weather permitting, Plano Environmental Quality Division crews will spray two locations (sites 11 and 17) Thursday evening, October 1, beginning at 9 p.m. The targeted spray areas are bordered by the following streets:

Site 11
N – Rothland Ln.
S – Benchmark Dr. / Old Orchard Dr.
E – Turtle Point Dr.
W – Bronze Leaf Dr.

Site 17
N – Harkness Dr.
S – W Plano Pkwy. / Park Meadow Ln.
E – Communications Pkwy.
W – LaCosta Dr.

View maps here: https://plano.gov/565/Spray-Map

Residents are urged to ensure children and pets are indoors during the time of spraying.

The Environmental Quality Division team is surveying the areas around the traps to determine what type of physical controls may be implemented in order to reduce mosquito habitats. Read more: https://bit.ly/3l4D5BJ

09/29/2020

New Resident Check List

09/28/2020

Plano City Council - September 28, 2020

Join us at approximately 6:00 p.m. for the September 28, 2020 City Council Meeting. Download the agenda here: http://www.plano.gov/1227/City-Council-Agendas.

09/28/2020

Join us at approximately 6:00 p.m. for the September 28, 2020 City Council Meeting. Download the agenda here: http://www.plano.gov/1227/City-Council-Agendas.

09/28/2020

Be sure to donate to the North Texas Food Bank for the annual Spread the Hope Peanut Butter Drive by Wednesday, September 30. Help us reach our goal of collecting 220,000 pounds of peanut butter! 🥜

There are still a few days left to make your peanut butter donations to the annual Spread the Hope Collin County Peanut Butter Drive! Bring your donations to our Perot Family Campus in Plano by September 30 and help us reach our goal of collecting 220,000 pounds of PB. 🥜

09/28/2020

Today is National Good Neighbor Day!
Bethany won our picture contest stating, “Our neighborhood had a sidewalk chalk competition this Spring. My girls and I spent hours creating a 'Spring Disney Binge' themed front walk. Love our neighborhood!”

Thanks to everyone who submitted pictures for the Good Neighbor Day Photo Contest! We loved seeing how your neighborhoods have come together during this time. #LovePlano

09/28/2020

Today is World Rabies Day. Do your part to eliminate rabies by vaccinating your pet. Low-cost clinics offer vaccines for as little as $5 per dog or cat. Check out Plano Animal Shelter resources for locations: http://bit.ly/2OSO4jM.

Together we can keep people and pets safe. Always have your pet current on rabies vaccinations.

09/27/2020

Sending well wishes to all of our Jewish followers for the fast of Yom Kippur.

09/26/2020

Nightly Road Closure: SRT 4th Lane Project
North Texas Tollway Authority

Saturday, September 26-Friday, October 2 (10 p.m. to 5 a.m.)
• Two various east- and westbound lanes between the Dallas North Tollway and US 75

This project includes adding a fourth lane in each direction from US 75 to south of Denton Tap Rd.

All closures are subject to weather conditions and will be postponed, if necessary. Please use caution in the construction area.

09/25/2020

Weekend Road Closures
North Texas Tollway Authority

September 25-27
• Northbound Dallas Parkway from Haverwood Ln. to Plano Pkwy.
• Northbound Plano Pkwy. exit ramp
• Southbound Dallas Parkway from Plano Pkwy. to Rosemeade Pkwy.

Detour:
• Plano Pkwy detour: Continue north and take the Park Blvd. exit and take the U-turn. Continue south to Plano Pkwy and turn right or left.
• Northbound Dallas Pkwy. detour: Turn left onto Frankford Rd. and continue west to Midway Rd. and turn right. Continue north to International Pkwy. and turn right. Continue to Plano Pkwy. back to Dallas Pkwy.
• Southbound Dallas Pkwy. detour: Turn right onto Plano Pkwy. and make a left onto International Pkwy. Continue to Midway Rd. and turn left, then continue south to Rosemeade Pkwy. and make a left. Continue east back to Dallas Pkwy.

All closures are subject to weather conditions and will be postponed, if necessary.

09/25/2020

Join Neighborhood Services and Plano Texas Police Department on Wednesday, October 7 at noon for a virtual BEST Break. Officer Bianez will join to talk about burglary prevention. Bring your questions to ask at the end!

This will be held via Zoom, but you don't have to have your camera on!
Register: https://conta.cc/36fhRN0

09/25/2020

A new rail for Dallas Area Rapid Transit (Official DART page) Silver Line project has made its way to Plano.

Last week the 1,600 ft. long rails arrived at a spot between N Avenue and Jupiter Road.

The 26-mile Silver Line Regional Rail Project is under construction between DFW Airport, Grapevine, Coppell, Dallas, Carrollton, Addison, Richardson and Plano and includes 10 new stations.

When completed, the $1.2 billion Silver Line will connect with the Trinity Metro TEXRail commuter rail line at DFW North station providing access to Downtown Fort Worth, Grapevine and various other Tarrant County locales.

The line will also connect with the Denton County Transportation Authority A-train commuter rail line providing access to various Denton County locales and DART's Green Line providing access to Dallas Love Field and Downtown Dallas via Downtown Carrollton station.

DART anticipates beginning service in early 2023.

09/24/2020

⚠️ Plano Fire-Rescue reports that the entire intersection of Jupiter Road and Plano Parkway is being closed due to an underground gas line cut. A construction crew hit the line while digging. Engine 3 is on the scene with Atmos and Hazmat crews are enroute. Avoid this area if you can.

Friday 10:15 pm update: Atmos Energy Operations expects to have two lanes on each side of the Jupiter/Plano Parkway intersection open by 11:00 pm.

Friday 1:30 pm update: Atmos Energy tells us that repair work is ongoing and travelers should use alternate routes until at least 6:00 pm.

7:15 pm update: Atmos crews continue to work to cap the line and the intersection remains closed for an estimated several hours.

2:00 pm update: The location is still shut down and crews estimate another two hours of work to be done in digging and clamping the line in two locations. All businesses near the intersection have been checked and are safe. No mandatory evacuations are being made but some businesses have chosen to close while work continues on the break.

TRAFFIC ALERT! The entire intersection of Jupiter Road and Plano Parkway is being closed due to an underground gas line cut. A construction crew hit the line while digging. Our Engine 3 is on the scene with Atmos and Hazmat crews are enroute.

09/23/2020

Don't forget to submit your picture for our Good Neighbor Photo Contest for a chance to win a gift card! Submissions are due tomorrow to [email protected].

During these uncertain times we’ve seen neighbors help one another in great ways! Has your neighbor or neighborhood done something special for you that you want to share?

The winning photo will be announced, Monday, September 28 on National Good Neighbor Day!

09/22/2020

3 Mosquito Pools Test Positive for West Nile
Three pools of mosquitoes in City traps have tested positive for the West Nile virus. Weather permitting, Plano Environmental Quality Division crews will spray three locations (sites 8, 9, 15) Wednesday evening, September 23, beginning at 9 p.m. The targeted spray areas are bordered by the following streets:

Site 8:
North - Ports O’ Call Dr.
East - Pebble Vale Dr.
South - Geneva Ln.
West - Country Place Dr.

Site 9:
North - Janwood Dr.
East - Alma Dr.
South - W Plano Pkwy. / George Bush TPKE
West - Westwood Dr.

Site 15:
North - Portobello Dr.
East - Vistas Trl.
South - McKamy Trl.
West - Shadow Rock Dr. / Petticoat Dr.

View maps here: https://plano.gov/565/Spray-Map

Residents are urged to ensure children and pets are indoors during the time of spraying.

The Environmental Quality Division team is surveying the areas around the traps to determine what type of physical controls may be implemented in order to reduce mosquito habitats. Read more: https://bit.ly/3kxQHoC

09/22/2020

Only one week remains to contribute to the annual North Texas Food Bank Collin County Peanut Butter Drive. Help us reach our 220,000-pound goal to feed local hungry children. 🥜

Donate now: https://bit.ly/3iNobP0

Peanut Butter is one of NTFB's top requested donation items; Do you know why? 🥜

Read our latest blog post to learn about the great benefits peanut butter has for our hungry neighbors, and don't forget to donate your peanut butter for the Spread the Hope Collin County Peanut Butter Drive by September 30!

ntfb.org/blog-peanut-butter-benefits/

09/21/2020

Planning & Zoning Meeting - September 21, 2020

The September 21, 2020 Planning & Zoning Meeting will begin at 6:45 p.m with a preliminary open meeting. You can download all the details on tonight's meeting here: https://www.plano.gov/AgendaCenter/Planning-and-Zoning-12

09/21/2020

The September 21, 2020 Planning & Zoning Meeting will begin at 6:45 p.m with a preliminary open meeting. You can download all the details on tonight's meeting here: https://www.plano.gov/AgendaCenter/Planning-and-Zoning-12

09/21/2020

Plano Animal Services urges Caution in Wake of Second Rabies Case

Animal Service Director Jamey Cantrell reports Plano Animal Services had a second bat in the last week test positive for rabies.

This bat was tested after it came into contact with a resident in the area of W. Parker Road and Independence Parkway.

Rabies is a viral disease that occurs in warm-blooded animals and can be contracted by humans through bites from infected animals. “This positive test highlights the importance of being cautious around wildlife and always reporting any contact with them. It also shows why keeping all pets’ vaccinations current – especially rabies – is important since there is no way to predict when a pet may come into contact with a wild animal,” says Cantrell.

Both State of Texas and Plano city ordinances require that animals receive the rabies inoculation along with subsequent booster shots for the duration of the animal’s life.

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09/20/2020

Time to make your weekly plans! Find something fun to do in the Plano Online Guide for programs, videos, classes and more. https://share.plano.gov/PlanoOnline

09/18/2020

Happy Rosh Hashanah to our Jewish community!

09/18/2020

Plano Parks & Recreation

Registration for fall Plano Parks & Recreation classes begin at 8 a.m. tomorrow for Plano residents and 6 a.m. on Sept. 21 for non-residents. Find all of your favorite classes and programs at bit.ly/32lhxKx

Great news! Registration for fall classes begins at 8 a.m. TOMORROW for Plano residents (6 a.m. on Sept. 21 for non-residents) 😃 You can view our online catalog at https://issuu.com/pard2011/docs/plano_parks_and_recreation_fall_2020_online_catalo?fr=sYjVlMzQwNDE3

Due to the ongoing pandemic and our commitment to the health and safety of our patrons and staff, these in-person classes are limited at this time. We hope to gradually resume additional in-person programming as conditions allow. Please be sure your email address on your Recreation Online account is current so we can keep you up-to-date as circumstances change: https://apm.activecommunities.com/planoparksandrec/Home

We will also share updates to fall programming on our web site and on social media. Registration for online classes and tennis is currently open. You can register at Recreation Online, in person and on the phone. See you online and in our centers! Visit Plano Plano Arts & Events Plano Moms Plano Public Library Plano Magazine

09/17/2020

Check out the Plano Parks & Recreation Fit Family Challenge and strut your stuff! #LovePlano

What are you and your family doing to stay healthy and active this fall? Show us how you “Play in Plano” during our Fit Family Challenge, taking place now through Sept. 26! 💪 In addition to highlighting the ways our community gets moving, we’ll also be sharing useful tips and information to keep you motivated every day. It all leads up to National Family Health & Fitness Day on Saturday, Sept. 26.

Need help getting started? Check our blog for ideas and details! www.plano.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=2073 Visit Plano Plano Arts & Events Plano Public Library Plano Moms

09/17/2020

Did you know today is North Texas Giving Day?💚💙💛

For the next 18-hours, you can donate online to your favorite local nonprofits and causes you care about through one easy-to-use platform. Plano’s non-profit community serves us all, and even more so this year with the challenges of COVID-19.

Join us in giving back to those who give to Plano and North Texas every day here: https://www.northtexasgivingday.org/

#LovePlano #NTxGivingDay

09/16/2020

Plano Animal Services urges Caution after Recent Rabies Case

Plano Animal Services Director Jamey Cantrell reports a bat tested positive for rabies this week after it came into contact with a resident in the area of W. 15th Street and Custer Road. Rabies is a viral disease occurring in warm-blooded animals and can be contracted by humans through bites from infected animals.

“This positive test highlights the importance of being cautious around wildlife and always reporting any contact with them,” said Cantrell. “It also shows why it’s so important to keep all pet vaccinations current, especially rabies. There is no way to predict when a pet may come into contact with a wild animal.”

Texas law and Plano city ordinances require animals receive rabies inoculations along with subsequent booster shots for the duration of the animal’s life.

The Plano Animal Shelter does not routinely test wild animals for rabies unless they have had contact with a person or pet and are one of five high risk non-domestic animals: bats, foxes, skunks, coyotes and raccoons.

This particular incident involved a resident who had contact with a bat. The bat was ill and died before Animal Services could pick it up. Due to the nature of the situation, the animal was tested and subsequently found to be rabid.

Rabies is preventable. The Shelter hosts low-cost rabies vaccination clinic on the third Friday of every month. The next clinic is on Friday, September 18th. We urge all pet-owners to take advantage of this opportunity for their pet’s health and the health of their human family. View more vaccination options at https://bit.ly/3msz37s.

09/16/2020

During these uncertain times we’ve seen neighbors help one another in great ways! Has your neighbor or neighborhood done something special for you that you want to share?

Show us by entering our Good Neighbor Photo Competition! Submit an original photo to [email protected] for a chance to win a gift card. The winning photo will be announced, Monday September 28 on National Good Neighbor Day!