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Plano, Texas, is the largest city in Collin County with a population of 271,140 as of January 2015. Incorporated in 1873, the city is located 20 miles north of Dallas. Plano was recently named the third Best Run City in America by 24/7 Wall Street. The City offers a high quality of life that includes: nationally-recognized schools, award-winning parks and sustainability initiatives, designation as one of America’s safest cities by Forbes magazine, and a wide variety of multi-cultural neighborhoods appealing to families, young singles and retirees. Plano is home and future home to many major international corporations and Fortune 500 headquarters such as Toyota, Liberty Mutual, FedEx Office, JC Penney, Dr. Pepper/Snapple Group, Rent-A-Center, Cinemark Holdings, Denbury Resources and Alliance Data Systems. The dynamic community features excellent restaurants, vibrant shopping and entertainment venues, a lively historic downtown district and active local arts scene. Easy access to DART light rail and major highways makes Plano a convenient place to live, work and visit.

Harvey the Hurricane Hawk to be Released in Plano

by City of PlanoSeptember 12, 2017April 22, 2020

The hawk that became an international phenomenon when it took refuge inside a taxi cab during Hurricane Harvey will be released Wednesday, September 13th at 1:00 PM at Oak Point Park and Nature Preserve. The Blackland Prairie Raptor Center (BPRC) in Lucas received the Cooper’s Hawk for rehabilitation after being rescued from Houston on August 27th. It […]

All-abilities Park Opening in Plano

by City of PlanoApril 11, 2017May 14, 2020

New State of the Art Tags will Make it Easier to Find Lost Pets in Plano

by City of PlanoApril 10, 2017May 14, 2020

Skunk tests positive for rabies at Plano Animal Shelter

by City of PlanoMarch 20, 2017May 14, 2020

Plano is one of eight communities receiving national recognition for its comprehensive plan

by City of PlanoOctober 25, 2016May 14, 2020

6th Annual SlingFest Returns to Plano This October

by City of PlanoOctober 12, 2016May 14, 2020

Downtown Plano Designated Cultural District by the State of Texas

by City of PlanoSeptember 14, 2016May 14, 2020

Portions of DNT to close this weekend

by City of PlanoAugust 23, 2016May 14, 2020

The City of Plano sprays for infected mosquitoes, August 11

by City of PlanoAugust 10, 2016May 14, 2020

Plano to Spray Park after Mosquitoes Test Positive for West Nile

by City of PlanoAugust 2, 2016May 14, 2020

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