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Plano North Edition VOLUME 14, ISSUE 2 DEC. 18, 2025JAN. 21, 2026

Plano saddles up for nancial sector boom driven by ‘Y’all Street’

BY JACQUELYN BURRER

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Bank of America

Liberty Mutual Insurance

JP Morgan Chase

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Plano ocials expect the incoming Texas Stock Exchange to impact the city’s nancial services industry, which already employs over 50,000 people. (Sky Eyes/Community Impact)

Also in this issue

Government: Find out why Plano residents will head to the polls in January for a City Council special election (Page 8)

Election: Learn more about candidates for the upcoming Plano City Council special election (Page 12)

Nonprofit: Read about Plano Library Friends as the organization celebrates 60 years of service (Page 16)

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9 Hancock Whitney The bank offers personal checking, savings and loan services along with business and commercial banking services. Hancock Whitney has an existing branch in north Plano at 5728 SH 121. • Opening January • 3421 E. Renner Road, Ste. 101, Plano • www.hancockwhitney.com 10 Studio Pilates The company, which was founded in 2002 in Australia, offers 40-minute classes that combine reformer Pilates with audio-visual technology, the company website states. • Opening February 2026 • 3300 Dallas Parkway, Plano • www.studiopilates.com 11 Planet Fitness The new fitness center will move into vacant retail space formerly occupied by Bed Bath & Beyond, near the intersection of Plano Parkway and Park Boulevard. • Opening Dec. 21 • 6400 W. Plano Parkway, Ste. 125, Plano • www.planetfitness.com/gyms

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4 Luna Grill The business offers fresh Mediterranean dishes, including chicken kabobs, falafel and pita wraps. • Opened Oct. 16 • 2444 Preston Road, Ste. 200, Plano • www.lunagrill.com 5 Training Mate The fitness business, which was founded in Australia, will offer 45-minute strength and cardio circuit training classes, a company news release states. • Opened Nov. 1 • 7300 Lone Star Drive, Plano • www.trainingmate.com/studios/plano 6 Big Mike’s Bar and Grill The menu features American pub fare with a western New York twist. Owner Michael Cancelmi said they will offer their take on “garbage plates,” a dish native to Rochester, New York, by blending his favorite elements from several Rochester classics to create a unique version. • Opened Nov. 28 • 3200 Alma Drive, Plano • www.bigmikesbarandgrillplano.net 7 Pickleman’s Gourmet Cafe The eatery, which was founded in 2005 in Missouri,

1 Angie’s The menu features $9.99 Maine lobster rolls and $4.99 large fresh cut salads with grilled-to-order antibiotic- free chicken, a company news release states. Other menu items include fried shrimp rolls, spicy honey fried cod sandwiches and lobster cake meals. • Opened Nov. 19 • 701 W. 15th St., Plano • www.angieslobster.com 2 Crispy Cones The business serves soft-serve ice cream in grilled dough cones covered in cinnamon and sugar, with customizable toppings and flavors. • Opened Nov. 21 3 Kirin Court The restaurant, which has a location in Richardson, will serve a variety of Chinese dishes including dim sum, soups, Mongolian beef, baked pork rib with tangy fruit sauce, orange chicken, Beijing duck, salty and spicy diced fried tofu, sauteed fillet of grouper and more. Other menu items include hot pot and sizzling plate dishes as well as rice and noodle options. • Opened Nov. 25 • 1301 Custer Road, Ste. 850, Plano • 9613 Coit Road, Ste. 108, Plano • www.crispycones.com/plano-tx

In the news

12 Chocolate Angel Café & Tea Room The store inside High Street Antique Mall in Plano, will transition out of the Chocolate Angel brand beginning in January 2026, Owner Selvin Flores said. A new café and tea room, operated by the same owner and team, will continue serving guests at the same High Street Antique

Mall location without interruption. • 800 Central Expressway, Plano • 972-904-9597

Closings

13 Arby’s The restaurant was located at the intersection of Alma Drive and Spring Creek Parkway. The fast casual chain’s remaining Plano location is at 2012 W. 15th St. Arby’s offers roast beef sandwiches, chicken tenders, wraps, sliders and more. • Closed in November • 725 W. Spring Creek Parkway, Plano • www.arbys.com

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14 Dillard’s An exact closure date has not been set beyond sometime in 2026, according to a store representative. Two store employees told Community Impact the store is expected to close in January 2026. Signs at the store directed customers to shop online or at other nearby locations. The closure follows Neiman Marcus’ recent decision to close its Willow Bend store in January 2027 as part of the mall’s anticipated redevelopment plans. • Closing January 2026 • 2501 Dallas Parkway, Plano • www.dillards.com/stores/texas/the-shops-at-willow- bend-plano/0718 15 Orvis The Orvis Company was founded in 1856 as a fly fishing retail supplier but has since expanded to sell sportswear, home decor, luggage and travel accessories, according to its website. • Closing Dec. 24 • 2412 Preston Road, Plano • www.orvis.com

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16 Ace Pickleball Club The sports industry business, which was founded in 2022 and is headquartered in Georgia, offers a member-focused approach and all-inclusive pricing, the company website states. The club’s membership fees cover a range of services, including unlimited

open play, court reservations and more. • Opening late December • 4801 W. Park Blvd., Ste. 270, Plano • www.acepickleballclub.com/plano

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Government

BY JACQUELYN BURRER

Plano to evaluate alternative transit

Austin Ranch townhomes approved A new housing development off Wind- haven Parkway is moving forward following council approval. What it means At their Nov. 24 meeting, Plano City Council members approved a zoning change for the development, with several recom- mended conditions to require setbacks, add screening and remove access to Red Wolf Lane. The developer asked for a zoning change that would rezone 3.2 acres from agricul- tural to single-family residential. The property, located at the southwest corner of Windhaven Parkway and Midway Road, will include 15 single-family attached townhome units with detached garages, according to city documents.

Negotiating a stay

A rail-focused city proposal would keep Plano with DART, with the agency returning sales tax to the city.

2026: 25% return 2027: 35% return 2028: 45% return 2029-2031: 50% annual return

Plano officials have moved forward with the Collin County Connects Committee, a citizen-led group to identify the city’s alternative local transit system. At their Nov. 24 meeting, Plano City Council members appointed 12 members to the committee, which will be chaired by former Plano Mayor Phil Dyer. Some context Plano residents will vote on whether the city should stay with Dallas Area Rapid Transit on May 2, 2026, unless an agreement between the city and agency is met prior to March 18. After calling the election at a special meeting Nov. 5, Plano officials formally asked DART to consider a six-year, rail-focused transit agreement as an alternative to the expected election. January election to fill council seat Plano residents will head to the polls early next year to fill Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Julie Holmer’s seat on the Plano City Council. What you need to know Holmer announced her resignation as she launched a campaign for Precinct 4 of the Collin County Commissioners Court, which represents most of Plano and Allen. The county seat will be up for election in 2026. Plano City Council members formally accepted Holmer’s resignation at their Oct. 27 meeting.

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Zooming in The proposal details a six-year agreement under which DART would continue providing rail service and express buses in Plano but discontinue “all standard bus, demand-response and other non-rail transit services within the city” by Jan. 1, 2029. The committee members will consider transit options and “evaluate factors like accessibility, safety, cost, wait times, connectivity and cleanli- ness,” according to the city’s website. The com- mittee will share its recommendation with City Council Dec. 16, according to city documents. 215-acre Lavon Farms moves forward The Lavon Farms development in east Plano is moving forward following final approval from city officials. The gist At their Dec. 8 meeting, Plano City Council members approved rezoning the property from agricultural to residential community design—a designation created by Plano’s Envision Oak Point Plan, which aims to strategically develop and connect northeast Plano. Planning Director Christina Day said the zoning designation was created in 2021 and requires a “governance association,” such as a homeowners association, to manage amenities and open space. The 215-acre Lavon Farms development is planned to include: • 626 single-family residential units • 1,052 multifamily units • 37 acres of open space, including 10 acres of parks, a micro farm and ranch “We’re executing the vision that was really provided to us by the community stakeholders,”

Trammel Crow Company Principal Kevin Hickman said. High Street Residential, a residential subsidiary of Trammell Crow Company, is the developer overseeing the Lavon Farms project. Some context The Envision Oak Point Plan was adopted in 2018 and includes Lavon Farms, Assembly Park, Collin College Spring Creek Campus, Oak Point Recreation Center and the Plano Event Center. Assistant Planning Director Michael Bell said Lavon Farms is a “key catalyst site” for Envision Oak Point. Hickman said Nov. 17 they would expect to break ground on the first phase of the project before the end of 2026.

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Education

BY MICHAEL CROUCHLEY & AMBER FRIEND

Nearly 35% of PISD 2022 bond projects complete About 35% of the Plano ISD 2022 bond package construction projects are now complete, according to a presentation from Tony Pearson, PISD director of planning and new construction. At an Oct. 21 board of trustees meeting, Pearson said that the majority of projects in Phase 1 and Phase 2 of the $1.4 billion bond package have wrapped up construction. A closer look The construction timeline for the bond projects is divided into five phases, all set to wrap up by 2029. Since Pearson’s last update on June 10 earlier this year, 20 projects in both Phase 1 and Phase 2 were completed, including: • 10 Americans with Disabilities Act-accessible playgrounds across district elementary schools • Six systems and compliance projects, including

PISD middle school offerings to grow Plano ISD sixth graders will have addi- tional opportunities going into the 2026-27 school year, including a new scheduling structure for students who need support in key areas and an option for more electives. What you need to know PISD’s board of trustees received an update on expanded plans for sixth grade opportunities, which detailed a more indi- vidualized approach to supporting students. Starting next year, instead of the current method of double-blocking English classes for all students, sixth graders will take a single 45-minute English or English honors course. If a student requires further support, the district will recommend them to take an additional 45-minute course, PISD Director of Secondary Academics Kristin Hebert said.

PISD 2022 bond update

Under construction: 21 (15.4%)

Complete: 46 (33.8%)

In design: 23 (16.9%)

Total projects: 136

Not started: 46 (33.8%)

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the district’s irrigation master control system • Two athletic tracks in Murphy and Frankford Middle Schools • Two kitchen renovation projects at Centennial Elementary School and Pearson Early Childhood School Additionally, all 23 projects in Phase 3 are now in the design phase and expected to be completed by 2027.

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Transportation

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7 McDermott Road asphalt overlay Project: Crews are working on arterial concrete overlays. Update: Arterial concrete repairs on McDermott Road from Preston Road to Coit Road are underway. • Timeline: July 2025-March 2026 • Cost: $900,000 • Funding source: city of Plano

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8 Parker Road asphalt overlay Project: Crews are working on arterial concrete overlays. Update: Arterial concrete repairs on Parker Road from Country Place Road to Independence Parkway were substantially completed Dec. 4 with minor items remaining, according to the city’s website. • Timeline: August 2024-early 2026 • Cost: $4.37 million • Funding source: city of Plano 9 Plano Parkway sewer improvements Project: Plano is working to make sewer improvements along Plano Parkway to increase sewer capacity for current and future development in the area. Update: Several left turn lanes at the intersection of Plano Parkway and Coit Road will be closed Dec. 3-19 for construction. • Timeline: July 2025-spring 2027 • Cost: $16.1 million • Funding source: city of Plano

R Avenue will see lane closures through mid-December. Traffic will be detoured down P Avenue to 14th Street. • Timeline: August 2025-March 2027 • Cost: $6.94 million • Funding source: city of Plano 4 Park Boulevard water rehabilitation project Project: The two-phase project, stretching from Preston Road to Plano’s east city limits combined, is working to replace the waterlines running under Park Boulevard. Update: Water line construction is expected to wrap up in December, but remaining work on pavement and larger cleanup items are expected to continue through the end of January, Public Works CIP Manager Drew Zaeske said. • Timeline: September 2024-January 2026 • Cost: $9.58 million • Funding source: city of Plano 5 Custer Road asphalt overlay Project: Crews are undergoing the arterial overlay process which aims to expand the road’s lifespan. Update: Arterial concrete repairs on Custer Road from Hedgcoxe Road to Spring Creek Parkway are underway. • Timeline: August 2025-October 2026 • Cost: $1.63 million • Funding source: city of Plano 6 Coit Road asphalt overlay Project: Crews are working on arterial concrete overlays. Update: Arterial concrete repairs on Coit Road from SH

Upcoming projects

1 Southwest Plano residential street repairs Project: Plano is working to repair neighborhood infrastructure, including residential concrete streets, alleys, sidewalks and ramps. Update: Plano City Council approved a $3.31 million contract at an Oct. 27 meeting for repairs in the area bounded by Decator Drive, Park Boulevard, Tulane Drive and Preston Ridge Trail. • Timeline: TBD • Cost: $3.31 million • Funding source: city of Plano

Ongoing projects

2 Custer Road waterline replacement Project: The North Texas Municipal Water District is currently working to replace an aging pipeline along A Custer Road. Update: More than a third of the 9,100-foot pipeline has been installed, according to a city news release. Work is expected to close B Pitman Drive from 15th Street to Shadow Trail until Jan. 5. • Timeline: February 2025-October 2026 • Cost: $18 million • Funding source: North Texas Municipal Water District 3 15th Street paving and waterline reconstruction Project: The project involves the removal and replacement of pavement, sidewalks and water lines along 15th Street from Municipal Avenue to Jupiter Road. Update: 15th Street’s eastbound lane from P Avenue to

Completed projects

10 Communications Parkway asphalt overlay Project: Crews are working on arterial concrete overlays. Update: Arterial concrete repairs on Communications Parkway from Legacy Drive to Chapel Hill Boulevard finished ahead of schedule, Zaeske said. The contractor has begun concrete repairs on Plano Parkway between Charles Street and Park Boulevard, which are expected to continue through January. • Timeline: January 2025-December 2025 • Cost: $1.53 million • Funding source: city of Plano

190 to Parker Road are underway. • Timeline: July 2025-July 2026 • Cost: $1.61 million • Funding source: city of Plano

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Development

Caring for your heart

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in late September, followed by Assembly Icehouse and Tacoro in November. Cox said Tacoro is a taqueria with a full-service bar, and Assembly Icehouse is a fami- ly-friendly sports bar featuring live music on weekends. Cox said Assembly Park’s walk- ability and its proximity to nearby apartments and Collin College benet both customers and sta. “The people that work for us, a lot of them live right here,” Cox said. Cox said he hopes the three new spaces will add value to Assembly Park as Triten Real Estate contin- ues revitalizing the area. “We’re lling a void that was needed [in east Plano],” Cox said.

Two new restaurants and a coee shop are now open in east Plano. Blender Brands, a North Tex- as-based hospitality group, will own and operate the new con- cepts at Assembly Park, including Cli Coee, Tacoro Tacos & Tequila and Assembly Icehouse,

co-owner Jacob Cox said. What you need to know

The restaurants are part of Assembly Park, a mixed-use redevelopment of the former Plano Market Square Mall. The project, completed in Octo- ber 2023, includes oce space, apartments and retail space. Cli Coee, a Southwest- ern-themed coee shop, opened

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Events

Election

BY JACQUELYN BURRER

• Free (admission) • 7400 Windrose Ave., Plano • https://tinyurl.com/5n6j4zmr

December

Plano City Council Place 7, Special Election

Deereld Holiday Lights Visit the Deereld neighborhood to see holiday lights and decorations. Visitors can either drive or walk through the neighborhood. • Dec. 1-30, 7-10 p.m. • Free (admission) • Legacy Drive at Archgate Drive, Plano • www.deerieldplano.org/page/616~1065503/holiday- lights-info-2022 “Scrooge: The Musical” See the North Texas Performing Arts’ performance of Scrooge: The Musical. NTPA will have performances Dec. 10-14 at The Courtyard Theater and Dec. 1-21 at Willow Bend Center of the Arts. • Dec. 10-21, various times • $18-30 • Courtyard Theater, 1509 H Ave., Plano; Willow Bend Center For The Arts, 6121 W. Park Blvd., Plano • www.ntpa.org/event/scrooge Live Music at Legacy West: Holiday Edition Get some holiday shopping done while enjoying live festive music from local artists at Legacy West. • Dec. 20 and 27, 5-7p.m.

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Home For The Holidays 2025 Join Charles Billingsley, the Plano Symphony Orchestra and the Plano West Senior High School Choir for a night of holiday hits. • Dec. 21, with 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. shows

Why are you running for Plano City Council? I am a longtime community leader and a neighbor who loves this city. For years, I’ve brought people together, including schools, hospitals, nonprots, businesses and families, to solve problems and build lasting solutions. Plano will thrive when we work together in the spirit of transparency, collaboration, respect and integrity.

My priorities are to keep Plano safe by supporting rst responders; protect our excellent parks; grow tourism responsibly; sustain a healthy balance between businesses and neighborhoods to keep taxes low; improve transportation options; and partner with agencies to deliver wrap-around services for all members of our community in need.

Shun Thomas Occupation & experience:

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• $33-90, $15 for students • 1800 Alma Drive, Plano • www.planosymphony.org/home-for-the- holidays-2025

“The Nutcracker” See the Collin County Ballet Theater’s performance of “The Nutcracker” with the Plano Symphony Orchestra. • Dec. 22-23, times vary • $38-108 • Eisemann Center, 2351 Performance Drive, Richardson • www.collincountyballettheatre.com/the-nutcracker- eisemann

For over 30 years, my husband and I have raised our family here and built deep relationships. I’m eager to help shape decisions that strengthen Plano and keep it a place where companies call home, neighbors feel welcome, and families can put down roots and thrive.

I will prioritize support for our dedicated rst responders, and mitigate factors that make our residents vulnerable to crime. I will modernize our mobility, decrease trac, and better plan for road repairs. I will reduce the tax burden with a stronger business tax base, and a more cost-eective transit solution.

Lights On The Farm 2025 Join the Heritage Farmstead Museum for a holiday stroll through festive lights with music, s’mores, hot cocoa and more. • Nov. 28-Dec. 23, 6-9 p.m. • $15 adults, $10 children and seniors • Heritage Farmstead Museum, 1900 W. 15th St., Plano • www.heritagefarmstead.org/event/lights-on- the-farm-2025

Colleen Aguilar-Epstein Occupation & experience: Plano Board of Adjustment, Church Council Secretary, Strategic Long Range Planning Board, Board Member of La Paz www.colleenforplano.com

Candidates were asked to keep responses under 50 words, answer the questions provided and avoid attacking opponents. Answers may have been edited or cut to adhere to those guidelines, or for style and clarity. The full Q&A can be found on www.communityimpact.com.

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Plano saddles up for nancial sector boom driven by ‘Y’all Street’ From the cover

The big picture

Plano is set to expand its role as a nancial hub with the upcoming launch of the Dallas-based Texas Stock Exchange, dubbed “Y’all Street,” in 2026. TXSE, headquartered at 3819 Maple Ave., plans to launch trading and corporate listings in 2026. Plano-based JPMorgan Chase is among corporate backers of the exchange. Plano hosts three times the national average of nancial services jobs, Plano’s former Director of Economic Development Doug McDonald said. He added Plano is well positioned to benet from TXSE due to its established workforce. TXSE Executive Vice President Matthew Verghese said at a Nov. 13 event that Plano is a logical home for expansion. “There was never a question [the stock exchange] was coming to North Texas,” Verghese said. “Dallas, whether it happens before the end of this decade or ... in the next decade, will become [a] nancial capital.”

1 JPMorgan Chase: 11,261 2 Bank of America: 6,566 3 Capital One Finance: 5,649 4 Liberty Mutual Insurance Company: 2,100 5 USAA: 2,092 6 Fannie Mae: 2,000 7 Fisher Investments: 1,700 Employees at nancial services businesses in Plano

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Zooming out

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McDonald said Plano’s growing nancial inu- ence makes it an attractive location for companies that want access to Dallas but need more space, especially as corporate growth continues moving north. He noted more companies are splitting operations between Dallas and suburban employ- ment centers, with Plano playing a leading role. For instance, while JPMorgan Chase maintains a Dallas oce, its local employment in Plano rose from 9,500 in 2023 to over 11,000 in mid-2025, according to Plano Economic Development data.

Plano's leading employers

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What it means

Looking ahead

McDonald said Plano ISD’s new Career and Technical Education Center, opening in 2026, will strengthen the city’s nancial workforce pipeline. PISD CTE Director Karen Buechman said the students will operate a fully functioning bank through the Credit Union of Texas, supplemented by partnerships with companies to integrate real- world experience. The center will also feature 17 other workforce development programs, including several in tech. McDonald said Plano is home to more than 140 nancial services companies, employing just over

50,000 people. The TXSE’s launch, he said, could bring new institutions. Kelle Marsalis, Plano Chamber of Commerce president and CEO, said having a local stock exchange will also open doors for business already in Plano. “From a business perspective, what’s good for Dallas is good for Plano,” Marsalis said. “Our region has always been a really great hub for those nancial services and professional services industries, and so I think this will be a shot in the arm for them too.”

McDonald said while Dallas will be the region’s central inancial hub, Plano will serve as a “supporting system.” Marsalis said Plano-based businesses “on the precipice of growth” could also see increased access to investors as the exchange brings “some of that capital market and some of those investors along with it.” “[Plano has] some large employers, but [we] also have a really big group of middle-market and small-business institutions,” Marsalis said. “Anything that can keep the job market strong … means more higher paying wage jobs.” The stock exchange’s launch will also draw supporting infrastructure to North Texas, such as data centers, Verghese said.

Plano’s corporate landscape

“Plano is a household name in the corporate world. … [We’re] going to start seeing nancial institutions from across the world that want to be here.” DOUG MCDONALD, FORMER PLANO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR

140+ nancial services rms 50,000+ nancial services jobs 18,000+ businesses

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Plano Library Friends funded the purchase of two vans the Plano Library System uses during public events.

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The current Plano Library Friends board members represent a diverse age range and socioeconomic status.

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Plano Library Friends celebrates 60 years of service Whether the Plano public library system uses the funds raised by the Plano Library Friends to bring in animal-toting guest speakers from the Dallas Zoo or to support continuing education for library sta, the nonprot helps elevate the services oered across all ve public libraries, Cecily Ponce de Leon, Plano Public Library assistant director said. What’s happening? “Knowing that parents can walk out with a bag of books for their kids … that they will consistently go back to for weeks, years to come—that is a lifelong impact,” Plano Library Friends Board President Emily Moore said. Get involved

Plano Library Friends fund special events held at Plano libraries.

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There are a variety of ways to get involved with Plano Library Friends including becoming a mem- ber, making a one-time donation, donating books for the book sale and more. “I get a little dopamine hit every time I see some- one has joined,” Plano Library Friends engagement chair Jennifer Shertzer said. “Someone decided we were worth their $25, $50 or their $500. Something we said made them realize this is worth it.”

The nonprot hosts monthly board meetings and year-round member socials featuring guest speakers. Its main fundraiser is a quarterly book sale held at various Plano libraries, where attendees pay $10 and ll a provided bag with as many books as it can hold.

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Haggard Library, 2501 Coit Road, Plano www.planolibraryfriends.org

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BY PATRICIA ORTIZ

Senior Living Guide

2025

Welcome to Community Impact’s Senior Living Guide. Our annual Senior Living Guide focuses on resources for seniors living in and around Plano. It also contains the latest updates in the city. All of the stories were written by our team of local journalists, and all of the advertisements are from nearby businesses who support our mission to provide free, useful news—please show them your gratitude by supporting them. We’re unwavering in our commitment to provide free, useful news to the community, because we believe everyone deserves to receive high-quality information about where they live. The stories in this edition include tips on making a move into senior living, along with a list of senior living options in Plano.

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Realtors share guidance, tips to know when making the move to senior living (Page 17)

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Q&A: Southlake-based Realtors share guidance, top tips to know when making the move to senior living

Kim McKinnon and Denise Lamanna work together as Realtors on their “Downsizing Made Easy” program at Southlake-based McKinnon Real Estate, which focuses on helping homeowners across the region transition to senior living. In your professional experience, why might someone choose to transition to senior living? McKinnon: Ease of life. One thing that we’ve found with our clients is they might be trepida- tious about making the decision to move. But once we get them in the facility, they wish they would have done it ve years before. Lamanna: It’s the emotional pull to stay where they are even though they know it’s time to move. And once they make the move, it’s a whole dierent feel for them. I don’t think we’ve had one client that’s been disappointed with it for sure. But the reasons really are managing a

home and being around other people, having less maintenance. Your daily needs are met when you move to senior living. How can families determine if senior living is a good t for their needs? McKinnon: If someone is having a hard time functioning at home, meaning running errands, being able to get meals prepared. Are they able to walk freely? Lamanna: Are their physical needs being met? We also run into loneliness or their ability to main- tain their home from a maintenance perspective. What challenges might families face that they may not expect during their transition? McKinnon: How much work it’s going to be. What most families struggle with, we nd, is just getting started.

Kim McKinnon (left) and Denise Lamanna are two Southlake-based Realtors at McKinnon Real Estate.

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Lamanna: Until you start the process, you don’t really realize how much it takes to make a move, especially if the parent or the senior has lived there a long time.

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Senior Living Communities

2025

• 1667 W. Plano Parkway, Plano • www.baderhouse.com/plano-texas

• 5340 Towne Square Drive, Plano • www.harborchase.com/harborchase-plano

Types of communities

Independent-living communities cater to older adults with limited care needs. Most include amenities such as fitness programs, housekeeping and communal meals. Assisted-living communities specialize in providing care and supervision. These facilities frequently offer a full range of amenities as well as limited medical assistance. Memory care facilities specialize in providing care to seniors with Alzheimer’s, dementia and other cognitive issues. Staff members are trained to help residents manage these diseases. Hospice care is intended to relieve symptoms and suffering associated with a terminal illness in those who have been given six months or less to live. The patient must choose to forgo further curative treatment. Nursing home/skilled nursing facilities provide care to those with illnesses or mental conditions requiring full- time monitoring and medical care.

Brookdale Collin Oaks Type: assisted living, memory care, hospice care (case- by-case) Cost: $3,550/month and up (assisted living), $6,250/ month and up (memory care) Total units: not provided • 4045 W. 15th St., Plano • www.brookdale.com/en/communities/brookdale- collin-oaks.html Cost: $3,330/month and up Total units: not provided • 2000 W. Spring Creek Parkway, Plano • www.brookdale.com/en/communities/ brookdale- creekside.html Carrara by Cantex Type: nursing home/skilled nursing, hospice care Cost: $274/day and up Total units: 112 • 4501 Tradition Trail, Plano • www.cantexcc.com/snf/carrara Brookdale Creekside Type: memory care Collinwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Type: nursing home/skilled nursing, hospice care Cost: $5,250/month and up Total units: 120 • 3100 S. Rigsbee Drive, Plano • www.collinwoodcarecenter.com Conservatory at Plano Type: independent Living Cost: $3,530/month and up Total units: 222 • 6401 Ohio Drive, Plano • www.conservatoryseniorliving.com/conservatory-at- plano

The Healthcare Resort of Plano Type: assisted living, skilled nursing Cost: not provided Total units: not provided • 3325 W. Plano Parkway, Plano • www.thehealthcareresortplano.com Orchards Market Plaza Type: independent living, active adult Cost: $1,722/month and up Total units: 176 • 3640 Mapleshade Lane, Plano • www.orchardsmarketplaza.com

The Outlook Windhaven Type: Independent living, assisted living, memory care Cost: not provided Total units: 183 (independent), 32 (assisted), 24 (memory care)

• 5555 Windhaven Parkway, Plano • www.theoutlookatwindhaven.org

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Park Residences Plano Type: independent living Cost: $1,750/month and up Total units: 318 • 1109 Park Vista Road, Plano • www.frontiermgmt.com/communities/park- residences-plano Prestonwood Court Type: assisted living, memory care Cost: $4,235/month and up Total units: 132 • 7001 W. Plano Parkway, Plano • www.prestonwoodcourt.com Solstice Senior Living Plano Type: independent Living Cost: $2,200-3,400/month Total units: 115 • 1940 W. Spring Creek Parkway, Plano • www.solsticeseniorlivingplano.com Spring Creek Assisted Living Type: assisted living, memory care Cost: not provided Total units: 64 • 6410 Old Orchard Drive, Plano • www.silvercareliving.com/spring-creek-plano Sunrise Senior Living of Plano Type: independent living, assisted living, memory care

Accel at Willow Bend Type: nursing home/skilled nursing Cost: $2,000/month and up Total units: not provided • 2620 Communications Parkway, Plano • www.accelwb.com

Arbor Hills Memory Care Community Type: memory care Cost: $5,500/month and up Total units: 69 • 2625 W. Plano Parkway, Plano • www.koelschseniorcommunities.com/senior-living/tx/ plano/memory-care/arbor-hills Atria Canyon Creek Type: independent living Cost: $3,395/month and up Total units: around 200 • 440 Independence Parkway, Plano • www.atriaseniorliving.com/retirement-communities/ atria-canyon-creek-plano-tx The Auberge at Plano Type: assisted living, memory care Cost: $1,599/month (through December, returning to market rate in January) Total units: 90 • 3690 Mapleshade Lane, Plano • www.frontiermgmt.com/communities/the-auberge- at-plano Bader House Memory Care of Plano Texas Type: memory care Cost: not provided Total units: not provided

DaySpring Senior Living Type: assisted living, memory care Cost: not provided Total units: 60 • 6400 Cheyenne Trail, Plano • www.dayspringal.org Evergreen at Plano Type: independent living Cost: $1,300/month and up Total units: 250 • 600 Independence Parkway, Plano • www.evergreenplano.com

Cost: $3,072/month and up Total units: not provided • 4800 W. Parker Road, Plano • www.sunriseseniorliving.com

HarborChase of Plano Type: independent living, assisted living, memory care

Cost: $7,395-$7,995/month Total units: not provided

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Twin Rivers-Collin Creek Type: independent living Cost: $1,750/monthly and up Total units: 136 • 1717 Alma Drive • www.twinriversatcollincreek.com Village on the Park Plano Type: assisted living Cost: $4,385/month and up Total units: 92 • 3670 Mapleshade Lane, Plano • www.villageontheparkplano.com Villas of Mission Bend Type: independent living Cost: $1,021-$1,575/month Total units: 135 • 1201 Medical Ave., Plano • www.villasofmissionbend.com

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Wyndham Court of Plano Type: assisted living, memory care Cost: $3,200/monthly and up Total units: 65 • 3000 Midway Road, Plano • www.12oaks.net/senior-living-communities/plano- senior-living This list is not comprehensive.

The Savannah at Gateway Type: independent living Cost: $1,186-$1,584/month Total units: 292

• 401 Shiloh Road, Plano • www.savannahplano.com

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across the Dallas-Fort Worth metro, as recently reported by Community Impact . CI Foodie

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Pizza Guys The eatery’s menu features a variety of pizza crust options, including cheese-stuffed, signature, thick, thin and heart-shaped. A create-your-own-pizza option is available as well as standard menu items, including Cup & Crisp Pepperoni Duo. • Opened Oct. 18 • 9617 Coit Road, Ste.109, Plano • www.pizzaguys.com

Noodle One The restaurant, which is halal-certified, serves beef noodle soup, stir-fry noodles and wok-tossed fried rice, the eatery’s website states. • Opened in October

Hopdoddy Burger Bar The eatery serves a variety of burger choices including the Cadillac Wagyu, Tikka Masala and the Magic Shroom. Nonbeef burgers are also available. Milkshake options include Midnight Mocha, Nutella Chocolate Pretzel and more. • Opened Nov. 11 • 8565 W. University Drive, Ste. 100, McKinney • www.hopdoddy.com

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Residential market data

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In October 2025, Plano saw over 200 homes sold and a median home sale price of $498,000.

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New listings

Average days on market -13.85% +40%

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Closed sales

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Homes under contract

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