Plano Lions Independence Day Parade 9:00 AM Flags, floats, marching bands, drill teams, cheer squads and so much more! Come enjoy Independence Day at this once a year holiday parade. The ceremony starts in the parking lot of the Plano ISD administration building. It will travel west on 15th Street then north on Independence, then east on Parkhaven ending in the parking lot of Plano Senior High School. Parade Lineup begins at 6:30 am, the parade runs 9:00 to 11:00 am. Free Yoga in Haggard Park 9:30 AM Celebrate your freedom with free yoga in Haggard Park this Fourth of July. Everyone is welcome. Cover bands Poo Live Crew (6 p.m.) and Downtown Fever (8 p.m.) will keep the crowd entertained. Three local bands will complete on the shore stage in a battle of the bands contest. Lively flyboard shows will take place throughout the day with a special after-dark presentation that will light up the river at 9:35 p.m. An F-16 flyover is scheduled for …

15-year-old Plano girl last seen on red mountain bike found safe

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Update at 11:55 p.m.: Chedana Chitralehkha has been found and is safe, police said. Original item: Plano police are asking for help finding a 15-year-old girl who was not home Monday evening at the time she had told her father she would be. Chedana Chitralehkha was last seen riding a red mountain bike. She may have been in the area of Brand Road, East Renner Road and East FM544, police said. She was wearing a gray sweatshirt and blue jeans. Chedana has no history of running away and told her father that she would be home by 5:15 p.m., police spokesman David Tilley said. Anyone who sees Chedana is asked to call 911. We at TalkOfPlano.com are extremely happy for Chedana’s safe return.

US 75 Closure November 11-13, 2017

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Fishing for Stripers at Lake Texoma

Baits for catching stripers include jigs, slabs, live baits and top water lures. This article will focus on how to catch stripers at Lake Texoma using top water. Equipment The important thing to remember when using topwater lures is to choose a med action rod, preferably 6’6 to 7 inches. Topwater bait requires a lot of rod action and if you use a heavier rod than what is prescribed the rod action might wear you out. When it comes to the rod material, a graphite rod may be lighter than the fiberglass kind, but they are not suitable for bait fishing. So, you need to choose a rod that is versatile so you won’t have to carry a bunch of rods when you’re going on a fishing trip. The Abu Garcia Workhorse rods are very versatile because they are light and sensitive but are very durable as well. For the reel, use an Abu Garcia 5500 or 6500 C-3. A spinning reel is ideal if you don’t know how to throw a bait caster. Lastly, change your line as of…

A favorable move from California to Plano

Toyota’s North American Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Jim Lentz, said 75 percent of its employees favor the possible move from California to Plano. In a company survey, 4000 employees were asked about their view on a possible relocation to the 100-acre site at West Plano where Toyota is currently building their 2 million-square-foot headquarter. The new headquarter is a five-story building. The structures for the front buildings are already up. Toyota’s move to West Plano will boost the real estate sales as 3,000 employees will be relocated. If the numbers hold up about 3,000 employees will be relocated to the new site and about 1,000 job opportunities will be opened. The CEO said these vacancies might probably be filled by workers from North Texas. The move is not only based on the good turn-out of approvals but seasoned employees were well considered as Toyota will not compromise their top performers over the approval of majority of its employees for the propose…

Plano Independent School District chooses new superintendent

Dr. Brian Binggeli, a 55-year old Florida educator has been chosen as superintendent finalist of Plano Independent School District (PISD). He is currently the superintendent of Brevard Public Schools in Viera FL. Trustee Mike Friedman, refers to him as “Our future leader of Plano ISD.” Binggeli will start in July 1 as the board has planned. He will be replacing Richard Matkin, the previous school superintendent who retired in January after his 40 years of service in public school. The district’s chief financial officer, Steve Fortenberry is presently serving as interim until Bingeli comes on full time. Binggeli said that the district’s search firm approached him for the job position. He then searched for more information about Plano and said that he felt like it was right fit for him. His leadership capability and students commitment was praised by the school board of Plano. Out of 103 to 43 applicants, the number was narrowed down to 7. They were brought in for the in…