Plano south | December 2025

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.

What would your top priorities be if you are elected?

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:

Community Leader: Junior League of Collin County, Community Relations Commission www.shunthomas4plano.com

• $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.

PLANO 5930 West Park Blvd (972) 250-0500 PLANO NORTH 5420 State Hwy 121 (469) 687-2581

ALLEN 1839 N Central Expy (972) 908-3488 EAST PLANO 3404 N Central Expy (972) 423-6688

COIT ROAD 1453 Coit Rd (972) 867-2821