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7 hrs ago | Southlake Times

System installed to nab car thieves

Car thieves just might cross a bump in the road attempting to drive to their safety zone after the Plano Police Department got on board with the most advanced and accurate Automatic License Plate Recognition ...

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Related Topix: Dallas Metro

Wed Aug 06, 2008

NBC5i.com

La. Man Indicted In Wreck That Killed Five

A Collin County grand jury has indicted a Louisiana man accused of causing a wreck that killed five people shortly after they left church in June, court records indicate.

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Related Topix: Collin County, TX, Dallas Metro, Dallas, TX

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Plano dealer's autopsy reveals high level of testosterone, steroids

Convicted steroids trafficker David Jacobs' autopsy results show he had a high level of testosterone and steroids in his system when he died, but experts differ on whether " 'roid rage" made him kill his former ...

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Related Topix: Collin County, TX

Southlake Times

Stabbing victim remains in serious condition

A stabbing victim remains in serious condition at a local hospital after Plano police found him unconscious early Sunday morning.

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Tue Aug 05, 2008

Star Community Newspapers

Community Notes: Senior dances scheduled for September

The Plano Senior Recreation Center has scheduled the following dances to the following bands in September: Sept.

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Related Topix: Collin County, TX, Georgetown, TX, Southwestern University

WFAA-TV Dallas

More eatery operators are trimming down

When Plano-based Bennigan's Grill & Tavern and Steak & Ale headed for bankruptcy court last week, the chains' parent company joined a bounty of other restaurant operators locking the doors on their weakest ...

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, Ron Paul

Mon Aug 04, 2008

Plano Star Courier

Richardson coach charged for engaging in sexual relationship with two students

Richardson police arrested a Richardson high school coach after he admitted to engaging in sexual relations with a 16-year-old student.

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Related Topix: Richardson, TX

Carrollton Leader

Steve Matthews: Volunteering a passion

Chances are, if you have lived in Collin County long enough, you have come into contact with Steve Matthews or one of his projects.

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Related Topix: Frisco, TX, Collin County, TX

Celina Record

Community Notes: Children's Chorus of Collin County

Children's Chorus of Collin County schedules final audition for New York City tour New York City will be the final destination for the 2008-2009 performance schedule of the Children's Chorus of Collin County.

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Related Topix: Theater, Arts, Collin County, TX, Georgetown, TX, McKinney, TX

Sun Aug 03, 2008

Plano Star Courier

Plano International Festival goes green

The 4th Annual Plano International Festival, scheduled for Oct. 4 at Haggard Park in Downtown Plano, will once again celebrate the city's diverse cultures, but this time with an eye on the environment.

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Sat Aug 02, 2008

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Plano congregation keeps faith in fight to use church building

Members of the Plano Vietnamese Baptist Church accomplished an amazing feat recently.

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Related Topix: Victoria, TX, Liberty, TX

Fri Aug 01, 2008

Lewisville Leader

Javier Cortez sentencing postponed

Sentencing has been postponed for the man believed to have purchased the guns used in the Truett Street murders.

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Related Topix: McKinney, TX, Drugs, US News, ATF

Thu Jul 31, 2008

The Dallas Morning News

Plano/Murphy: Volunteer Challenge program encourages charity

Hands On North Texas' story about the first annual Collin County Volunteer Challenge made the cover of this week's Plano/Murphy edition of neighborsgo.

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Related Topix: Murphy, TX, Collin County, TX

Wed Jul 30, 2008

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Proposed Plano budget raises fees but cuts few services

Plano residents would see higher utility and recreation fees, but few service cuts under a $400 million budget proposal built for lean times.

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Related Topix: Richardson, TX, Dallas Metro

Carrollton Leader

Great outdoors: City strives for quality beautification projects

Given the hay that was made during this year's city council election regarding beautification, it might surprise some to learn several Community Development Corp.

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Related Topix: Frisco, TX, Carrollton, TX, Lewisville, TX

Tue Jul 29, 2008

Celina Record

Council hears public comments about committee consolidation

The Plano City Council met Monday night to hear citizen grievances in response to the consolidation of select boards and committees.

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Frisco Square to get major expansion

The Trammell Crow Co. is teaming up with the owners of the Frisco Square to begin a major expansion of the mixed-use project.

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The Post Chronicle

Report: Plano Based Bennigan's Restaurants Closing

According to a CBS affiliate report in Chicago Tuesday morning - Metromedia Restaurants Group in Plano, Texas - which operates Bennigan's, is shutting down the chain.

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Carrollton Leader

Stay-at-home moms turned entrepreneurs

In reaction to the down-turning economy, several stay-at-home moms have decided to pick up their hobbies and turn them into a business.

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Related Topix: Little Elm, TX, Family, Kids, Education Etc., Dallas Metro

Mon Jul 28, 2008

Plano Star Courier

Plano City Council to approve disbursal of law enforcement grant monies

The Plano City Council will hold a meeting at 7 p.m. Monday to approve the disbursal of grant funds awarded to Collin County and the City if Plano though the Byrne Justice Assistance Grant Project.

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Related Topix: Collin County, TX

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Plano, Texas is located in Collin County and is part of the Dallas Metro Area. Zip codes in Plano, TX include 75023, 75074, and 75025.

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