West Texas road trip ends without Panthers taking field Sep 5, 2009
ABILENE Plano Easts first trip to West Texas was a washout. Friday nights game against Abilene High at Shotwell Stadium was canceled because of lightning after a delay of about an hour. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Dragons breathe fire on Wolves Aug 30, 2009
So its easy to how Landry would have been concerned with the goings on Saturday afternoon in the opener of the Tom Landry Classic as Southlake Carroll lit up the scoreboard at SMUs Ford Field with a plethora of points in a 49-20 victory against Plano West. We gave up too many big plays today, said Mike Hughes, West head coach. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Plano ISD to host open house for fifth grade camp Aug 29, 2009
Plano Independent School District fifth grade students and their parents are invited to the open house for the upcoming Collin County Adventure Camp from 2-4:30 p.m. on Aug. 30 ... Combinations of Plano ISDs 45 elementary schools are assigned to attend the camp at different intervals ... The fifth graders are given the opportunity to have a safe, supervised outdoor learning experience at the camp by engaging in hands-on activities which correlate directly and emphasize outdoor education that... (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
A Badge with honor in Collin County (8) Aug 28, 2009
Now with the tremendous growth of Plano, Frisco, Allen, and McKinney, the count is closing in on a million ... When I was 21, I became a peace officer in Plano. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Mounted Patrol in McKinney Aug 22, 2009
Much better than Plano, who had to do similar things and also eliminate a bunch of jobs and raise property taxes all to still be millions in the hole. I would not be surprised if the city gets boarding and vet care at a free or discounted rate due to donated services. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Lovejoy back from the beach Aug 20, 2009
Lovejoy is in Division 7 and will face McKinney North (9 a.m.), Plano East (11:30 a.m.) and Coppell (2 p.m.) in pool play. Each of the aforementioned matches is at the Lowery Freshman Center. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Rebels Right In Tempo Aug 19, 2009
Courtney Bridget goes up high to pick off a pass during Tuesday's practice. Camp Rebel Report No. 19: UNLV turns in crisp single practice. (Unlvrebels.com)
WEB EXCLUSIVE: Plano bounced from Tournament of Champions Aug 17, 2009
Plano wrapped up its run at the Duncanville Tournament of Champions Saturday morning with a 25-13, 25-22 loss to Clear Springs ... 2009 624 Krona Drive Suite 170, Plano, Texas 75074 - Contact Star Community Newspapers at 972-398-4200. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Stars & Stripes Aug 15, 2009
Young quarterback (Moreno Valley, CA/Citrus Hill HS) is now stripeless as mentor (Normal, IL/Normal Community HS) did the honors; defensive back (Fresno, CA/Laguna Creek HS/Sierra College), who stole the show on Friday morning, was helped by (Rialto, CA/Rialto HS); and recent addition James Dunlap (Pasadena, CA/John Muir HS/Citrus College) from the d-line was helped by (Plano, TX/Plano Senior HS). While Herring is expected to spend '09 learning behind vets Clayton and (Riverside, CA/John W.... (Unlvrebels.com)
East seniors step up game in hopes of regional return Aug 13, 2009
As Plano East volleyball head coach Marcy Crabtree rounds out tryouts for her 2009-10 varsity squad, she ups the players conditioning by having them sprint from one sideline to the other ... 2009 624 Krona Drive Suite 170, Plano, Texas 75074 - Contact Star Community Newspapers at 972-398-4200. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
The Sports Legends Challenge Invites Fans To Go 'All In' for the Ultimate Sports Fantasy Event Jul 28, 2009
Rovia, LLC is a 25-year-old travel company with offices in South Carolina and executive offices in Plano, Texas. Rovia was formed by acquiring two of the most well respected travel companies with combined 50+ years experience in the travel industry. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Plano: New left turn method intended to alleviate traffic scheduled to come to Plano roads pending council’s OK Jul 28, 2009
Plano: New left turn method intended to alleviate traffic scheduled to come to Plano roads pending council s OK ... After a month-long hiatus from the council chambers, the Plano City Council will vote Monday to approve of a 1 ... 2 million roadway project that will help control the congestion of left-turn traffic on Plano roadways. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Police repopulating PO applicant pool Jul 23, 2009
"I know a Plano police officer who told me he'd rather work here." ... 2009 624 Krona Drive Suite 170, Plano, Texas 75074 - Contact Star Community Newspapers at 972-398-4200. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Perk, Stephens Travel To Argentina With U.S. U-20 National Team Jul 23, 2009
Dillon Powers (Andromeda; Plano, Texas), (UCLA; Naperville, Ill. FORWARDS (4): Sam Garza (University of Denver; Highland Village, Texas), Fuad Ibrahim (Toronto FC; Richfield, Minn. (Uclabruins.com)
Snubbed travelers to get warm Irish welcome Jul 10, 2009
The Plano men are expected to formally accept the offer during a live telephone interview with a Dublin radio station Thursday. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Plano set for 7-on-7 challenge Jul 10, 2009
That group included Plano Senior and Plano West, the intra-city rivals that traveled more than 200 miles and wound up eventually facing one another ... Plano got things started with a 33-27 win against Round Rock Stony Point ... The operative word being had as that run came to an end Wednesday when Plano triumphed, 31-20. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Snubbed Texas travelers given trip to Ireland Jul 9, 2009
The Plano men are expected to formally accept the offer during a live telephone interview with a Dublin radio station Thursday. Colin Zwirko, 21, Gavin Sides, 19, and Ben Whitehurst, 21, said they were told when they landed in Dublin on Friday that they couldn t enter the country because they didn t have an address where they planned to stay and bank statements to prove they could afford to travel. (KHOU.com, TX)
Notre Dame Announces 2009 Women's Soccer Schedule Jul 9, 2009
Notre Dame will tangle with the host Broncos on Sept. 11 at 7:30 p.m. PT at Buck Shaw Stadium (also home to FC Gold Pride of Women's Professional Soccer and the San Jose Earthquakes of Major League Soccer), before returning to the pitch Sept. 13 for an 11 a.m. PT match against Stanford in a replay of last year's classic College Cup semifinal won by the Fighting Irish, 1-0, on a 15th-minute goal by midfielder (Plano, Texas/Plano West) and a career-high seven saves from goalkeeper (San Diego,... (Und.com)
Frito-Lay's SunChips Brand and National Geographic Reveal Finalists Competing for Grants in 'Green Effect' Initiative Jul 8, 2009
PLANO, Texas, July 7 /PRNewswire/ -- After receiving more than 2,500 submissions, SunChips, PepsiCo's Frito-Lay division's popular line of multigrain snacks, and National Geographic announced today the 10 finalists in the Green Effect, a national initiative that encourages consumers to take their own small steps toward helping the planet. In April 2009, SunChips and National Geographic invited consumers across the country to submit their ideas on how to make their communities greener. (PR Newswire)
Festive Fourth on tap at Stewart Creek Jul 2, 2009
Star Community Newspapers. In The Community, With The Community, For the Community. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Date With State (Part 1) Jun 6, 2009
Poteet ended up losing in their semifinal, 1-0, and had the weakest crowd of the day; although by the looks of it 20 minutes before game time, Plano East might beat that out ... I ran into Plano West head softball coach Mike Ledsome behind the left field fence and apparently that is a happening place to be for these games ... 2009 624 Krona Drive Suite 170, Plano, Texas 75074 - Contact Star Community Newspapers at 972-398-4200. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Former Plano student commissioned as officer Jun 5, 2009
Morrison was an eighth grader at Robinson Middle School when members from the Plano West Senior High School s Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) came to her school ... 2009 624 Krona Drive Suite 170, Plano, Texas 75074 - Contact Star Community Newspapers at 972-398-4200. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Softball: Marcus sweeps into regional final May 24, 2009
Next weekend, Marcus (28-6) will face Plano East, at a time, site and date to be determined, in the regional finals with a berth to the state tournament at stake ... Plano East advanced to the state final in 1994 in its only state tournament appearance ... 2009 624 Krona Drive Suite 170, Plano, Texas 75074 - Contact Star Community Newspapers at 972-398-4200. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Disco fever invades Plano May 23, 2009
Teachers and staff from the Plano Independent School District took a journey back in time at the Plano Centre ... Janet Napoli spoke to the packed room about her year as the 2008 Plano ISD and Region 10 elementary Teacher of the Year ... Incredible teaching occurs everyday at our Plano schools. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Softball: Lady Marauders wallop Lubbock Coronado, 11-0 May 23, 2009
The winner of the series will take on Plano East (22-14) next weekend in the regional finals ... 2009 624 Krona Drive Suite 170, Plano, Texas 75074 - Contact Star Community Newspapers at 972-398-4200. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Maroon and White take field under the lights May 22, 2009
After the spring season, Plano Senior took to the field Thursday in an intra-squad game to solidify what they had learned and see who had learned it best ... But whatever the order, every athlete got a chance to play and no one was injured both marks of success for Plano head coach Jaydon McCullough ... Accordingly, Plano tested its new offensive legs in various directions including running backs Kevin Merrill, Blair Burns and Kirchmeier (White), backs L.J. Ausama, Jared Janacek (Maroon),... (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
The tradition carries on May 21, 2009
Mark Smith -- Dillon s father -- wore them for his high school graduation from Plano Senior High School and Brian Smith -- Dillon s cousin -- wore them at the Southlake graduation ... The last to wear the pants was Colby Smith -- Dillon s brother -- who graduated from Plano Senior High School in 2006 and is now a senior at UT-Austin ... Dillon will graduate from Plano Senior High and will wear the pants for his graduation. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Jackson Jeffcoat Evaluating His Options May 21, 2009
Jim Jeffcoat, father of 2010 elite defensive end Jackson Jeffcoat (6-5,235) of Plano, TX, and former Dallas Cowboy defensive end, was crystal clear about one aspect of his sons recruitment ... One of the coaches who will more than likely be stopping by Plano West High will be newly rehired USC defensive line coach, Jethro Franklin. (WeAreSC.com)
Patrick paces Laker tennis team in Texas May 14, 2009
PLANO, Texas -- Josh Patrick was still alive in both the singles and doubles consolation rounds heading into the final day at the NJCAA Division I national tennis tournament. Patrick, playing at No. 2 singles, won both of his singles matches Wednesday and was scheduled to face sixth-seeded Sean O Grady of Scottsdale, Ariz. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Millington to Travel to Portugal with US U-18 National Team May 12, 2009
Dillon Powers (Andromeda; Plano, Texas). FORWARDS (4): Dion Acoff (Arsenal FC; Upland, Calif. (Wakeforestsports.com)
Can’t spell Swine Flu without UIL May 4, 2009
But for those that are very worried, fear not for the staff at Star Community Newspapers as I have handy my trustee travel Plano East and Plano West hand sanitizers at my desk ... 2009 624 Krona Drive Suite 170, Plano, Texas 75074 - Contact Star Community Newspapers at 972-398-4200. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Tourists shun Mexico, embrace Caribbean amid flu May 2, 2009
Most clients are open to the possibility of swapping Mexico for the Caribbean, but concerns remain, said Sheri Brown at the Travel Leaders agency in Plano, Texas. "Usually, their first question is if it's going to cost a lot more," she said. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Brown earns Piper award May 2, 2009
She also planned and conducted a workshop for Plano ISD English teachers featuring Dr. Tine Reimers of Cornell University ... 2009 624 Krona Drive Suite 170, Plano, Texas 75074 - Contact Star Community Newspapers at 972-398-4200. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Residents split on use of taxpayer dollars to fund Tampa trip May 2, 2009
Other cities like DeSoto and Plano, which have grown significantly in the past five years, are both cities that have gotten this designation, Fowler said ... Plano became an All-America City in 1994 after several years of attempting to win the award ... Plano City Manager Tom Muehlenbeck said he does not know of specific businesses that selected Plano solely because of the award, but the city includes information about the award in presentations to developers, as well as on water towers and... (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
WHO warns swine flu threatening to become pandemic Apr 30, 2009
Hand sanitizer is shown at Texas Star Pharmacy in Plano, Texas, Wednesday, April 29, 2009. The product is in demand during the current swine flu outbreak, after public health officials suggested increased personal hygiene to combat flu infections. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
East loses nailbiting matinee Apr 12, 2009
In what has been an up and down season for Plano East it was apropos that the busiest week of the district schedule for the Panthers would come to an end with a game filled with twists and turns ... 2009 624 Krona Drive Suite 170, Plano, Texas 75074 - Contact Star Community Newspapers at 972-398-4200. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
What recession? Dr Pepper puts the fizz back in its ad budget Apr 11, 2009
The heartland is the happy place for Dr Pepper Snapple Group, Inc., based in Plano, Tex. Mr. Young is the CEO and right about now he's looking ahead on his calendar and thinking, in a few days time, DPS will celebrate its first birthday. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Place 3 council candidates on regional rail Apr 11, 2009
Plano spends millions of dollars on DART for only 1 percent of its population to use the system ... 2009 624 Krona Drive Suite 170, Plano, Texas 75074 - Contact Star Community Newspapers at 972-398-4200. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Game, set and match: Courts for a Cure tennis tournament raises lung cancer awareness Apr 9, 2009
In honor of Sarah Farmer, a Plano mother of three who was diagnosed with Stage IV lung cancer and died in January 2008, the Courts for the Cure tennis tournament will take place on May 2 at Collin College s Spring Creek campus in Plano ... The Sarah Farmer Courts for the Cure Tennis Tournament will take place on May 2 at the Collin County Community College s Spring Creek campus, located at 2800 E. Spring Creek Parkway in Plano ... 2009 624 Krona Drive Suite 170, Plano, Texas 75074 - Contact Star... (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Plano TEA parties to join ranks with nation Apr 8, 2009
Some Plano residents will join people from across the country on tax day for a rally to protest the government s spending habits ... Plano resident Lorraine Parks said she volunteered to help organize a local TEA Party because she feels like things have gotten out of control ... Parks and her group will attend one rally in Plano, then travel to downtown Dallas. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Allen City Council Place 3 candidates on the budget Apr 7, 2009
2009 624 Krona Drive Suite 170, Plano, Texas 75074 - Contact Star Community Newspapers at 972-398-4200. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Plano Senior HS students attend film festival seminar Apr 3, 2009
About a dozen students from Plano Senior High School and Vines High School were among the 1,000 students participating in the AFI Dallas High School Day, a day-long seminar to network with and learn the ropes of the filmmaking industry ... The Vines troupe recently swept the awards at the Plano Film Festival, hosted by the PSHS Speech Team, with a short film directed by a VHS freshman ... 2009 624 Krona Drive Suite 170, Plano, Texas 75074 - Contact Star Community Newspapers at 972-398-4200. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Best netters in state coming to Collin County Mar 26, 2009
The 16-team field of: Abilene, Allen, Amarillo, Coppell, El Paso Coronado, Highland Park, Lubbock, Lubbock Coronado, McKinney Boyd, Plano Senior, Plano West, Richardson Pearce, San Angelo Central, Southlake Carroll, Wichita Falls and Wichita Falls Rider is almost identical to the Class 4 and 5A state polls from fall s team season ... Allen will host the girls singles draw, Collin College hosts girls doubles, Plano Senior will host the boys singles bracket, High Point hosts boys doubles and Plano... (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
WEB EXCLUSIVE: Getting back into the swing of district Mar 19, 2009
Plano ISD baseball fans had a mixed bag of district games to choose from Tuesday night. There was a dominant win, Plano West over McKinney Boyd, 12-0; a substantial loss, Plano East to Jesuit, 5-0; and a neck-and-neck Plano Senior win over Wylie, 10-9 ... Our game plan on him was to battle and try to get something early, said Rick Robertson, Plano head coach. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Memorial planned to honor fallen Coppell officers Mar 19, 2009
Teams that have committed to participate so far are from Sugarland, Addison, Plano, Frisco, Colleyville, Burleson, Grand Prairie, and North Richland Hills ... 2009 624 Krona Drive Suite 170, Plano, Texas 75074 - Contact Star Community Newspapers at 972-398-4200. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Air Force Defeats Quinnipiac in GWLL Opener Mar 15, 2009
Plano, Texas) and (So. Centereach, N.Y.). (Airforcesports.com)
Hands in motion touch lives of soldiers Mar 14, 2009
Plano s Hands in Motion Knitters group has grown exponentially over the last 11 years; they gather bi-weekly at the senior center to knit and crochet hats, scarves, blankets and other items to donate ... Donations of money or yarn can be dropped off at the front desk of the Plano Senior Center located at 401 W. 16th Street ... 2009 624 Krona Drive Suite 170, Plano, Texas 75074 - Contact Star Community Newspapers at 972-398-4200. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Falcons Fall to Army, 14-9 Mar 8, 2009
The Black Knights grabbed their largest advantage, 12-6, with 12:13 left in the third period, before a pair of back-to-back goals from (Plano, Texas) and Gnazzo nearly eight minutes later stopped an Air Force scoring drought. Trailing 12-8 after third quarters, the Falcons got back within three with a goal from defenseman (So. (Airforcesports.com)
The best way to fight sickness Mar 6, 2009
Wednesday night s Plano West-Duncanville boys basketball game can be best summed up in one word: disappointing. Now that the Wolves have been eliminated, basketball season is over in Plano and Allen ... I know Plano East girls soccer head coach Dawn Crow and Plano Senior girls soccer head coach Diane Davey have been stricken by the aforementioned illnesses recently and it s been hard to find a basketball or soccer team over the last month that hasn t lost players because of some pesky germs in... (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Patriot League Men's Lacrosse Weekly Release - 3.3.09 Mar 4, 2009
GK, Plano, Texas Made career-best 22 saves against No. 4 Cornell, including 10 in the third quarter, helping Army claw back from a three-goal deficit before falling 9-8. Jeff Canfield, Lafayette Sr., GK, Kinnelon, N.Y. Allowed just seven goals while making 16 saves in a pair of Lafayette victories. (Patriotleague.com)
U.S. Company helps Australian Travel to Turkey for CyberKnife Radiotherapy Cancer Tumor Treatment Mar 4, 2009
Plano, TX (PRWEB) March 4, 2009 -- Sonny Guerrini, a 20 year old student, found cyberknife as an excellent alternative to conventional radiotherapy for his Ewing's sarcoma tumor that could disrupt his way of life. He was able to make the medical trip to Turkey thanks to U.S.-based Corporation. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Levin To Travel With U.S. U-20 Squad To Spain For 10 Nations Tournament Mar 3, 2009
Alexis Harris (Dallas Texans; Plano, Texas), Mandy Laddish (Blue Valley Stars; Lee's Summit, Mo. Samantha Mewis (SC Scorpions; Hanson, Mass. (Gostanford.com)
Plano team to compete in national championship Feb 28, 2009
A three-member Plano ISD team competed and won the Academic WorldQuest academic tournament on Feb 21; the team will travel to Washington, D.C. in April to represent Texas in the national championship ... The Plano team beat out 72 other teams while competing at SMU. The team includes Plano Senior High students Evan Hadfield, Shravik Sethi, Curtis Feronti and Plano West Senior High student Evan Rosenfield ... 2009 624 Krona Drive Suite 170, Plano, Texas 75074 - Contact Star Community Newspapers... (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
UT ARLINGTON TAKES ON SFA, UT PAN AMERICAN AND ILLINOIS THIS WEEKEND Feb 27, 2009
SEASON-OPENERS 1969 @ Tarleton State L, 2-4 1970 vs. West Texas State L, 0-2 1971 vs. West Texas State W, 8-7 1972 @ TCU L, 0-1 1973 vs. Baylor L, 2-3 1974 vs. TCU L, 0-5 1975 vs. University of Plano L, 6-8 1976 vs. University of Plano W, 9-4 1977 vs. Baylor L, 1-2 1978 @ SMU W, 8-4 1979 * SMU W, 9-3 1980 @ TCU L, 7-10 1981 vs. TCU W, 4-3 1982 vs. Texas Tech W, 4-3 1983 @ Texas W, 10-6 1984 @ Rice L, 0-1 1985 @ Texas L, 0-13 1986 @ Texas L, 1-4 1987 @ Texas L, 2-7 1988 vs. Hardin-Simmons W, 14-1... (Utamavs.com)
Night Auditor Feb 26, 2009
Zita Perez Housekeeping Supervisor Plano West 4 years & 11/mo on the job ... Olga Harrison Front Desk Service Representative Plano West 6 years on the job ... Thalia Escalante Front Desk Service Representative Plano West 6 months on the job. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Net Income Sliced in Half for JC Penney, Lowe's Feb 22, 2009
For the three months ended Jan. 31, the Plano, Texas-based retailer reported a net income of $211 million, or 95 cents a share, compared with a net income of $430 million, or $1 ... "Throughout the year, we took steps to significantly reduce our inventories and operating expenses in order to withstand the impact of the economic conditions. At the same time, we stepped up the style we offer and focused on effectively communicating the newness, excitement and value in our merchandise, said J.C.... (FOXBusiness)
Profit's Ugly At J.c. Penney Feb 21, 2009
The Plano, Texas-based retailer's fourth-quarter net income slid 51 percent as the company took heavy markdowns to clear slow-moving holiday fashions. For the quarter ended Jan. 31, Penney earned 211 million, or 95 cents a share, vs. 430 million, or 1. (New York Post -- Business)
Plano students awarded in essay contest Feb 19, 2009
Scott, Plano Senior High student and first place winner, and third-place winner Mavrakis of Plano West Senior High were both awarded Apple Mac Books for their essays. I would like to congratulate the two men from Plano, Hagy said ... 2009 624 Krona Drive Suite 170, Plano, Texas 75074 - Contact Star Community Newspapers at 972-398-4200. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Kim Bain-Moore Feb 19, 2009
As I had mentioned earlier in my series of blogs, I've been using Plano products for 20 years. Plano is always improving their products with refinements and as they are a new sponsor of mine I've been fortunate enough this week to receive a Plano care package in the mail to our hotel ... My favourite tackle storage tactic in my bass boat is to secure my hooks in waterproof containers I used to use small camera boxes but the Plano 1430 waterproof case has a clear see-through lid which makes... (ESPN -- Outdoors)
PREP BOYS BASKETBALL NOTES: 4 teams in contention for LTC title Feb 17, 2009
That means that, after hosting a tough non-conference foe in Plano on Tuesday night, H-BR will have a chance to win the conference title outright on Friday night when it hosts Indian Creek. The Timberwolves, Somonauk and Newark are all two-loss teams that would potentially tie H-BR for the conference title if Indian Creek can win Friday night. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Texas Tech Adds Nine Players on Signing Day Feb 8, 2009
Of the nine commitments, seven hail from Texas - Haley Fowler (Odessa, Texas), Morgan Johnson (Arlington, Texas), Erin Wikelius (Austin, Texas), Sara "Conner" Williams (Carrollton, Texas), Leah Christensen (San Angelo, Texas), Jordyn Young (Plano, Texas), Tiffini Smith (Fort Worth, Texas) ... Jordyn Young - Midfielder Plano, Texas - Plano Senior High School ... graduated from Plano Senior High School in Dec. 2008. (Texastech.com)
