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Plano North Edition VOLUME 10, ISSUE 6 MARCH 19APRIL 17, 2024

Mall overhaul

A redevelopment of The Shops at Willow Bend will include the addition of apartments, hotel, parks and more.

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Both city ocials and the developer acknowl- edged the property is not generating tax revenue on pace with an average mall of its size. “We want to bring [the development] back to a point where it brings tax revenue to the city of Plano,” Centennial CEO Steven Levin said.

pays homage to the history of the site while giving it a fresh identity. In addition to its own plans, Centennial has received buy-in from current anchor tenants Dillard’s, Macy’s and Neiman Marcus. Existing areas around those tenants, parking structures and the restaurant district will be retained through the redevelopment.

BY MICHAEL CROUCHLEY & CONNOR PITTMAN

A proposed redevelopment is attempting to breathe new life into Plano’s last indoor mall, The Shops at Willow Bend. Dallas-based real estate rm Centennial plans to modify the current mall property and rebrand it to The Bend. Michael Platt, Centennial vice president of mixed-use development, said the new name

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Also in this issue

Impacts: The Brass Tap to oer beer, more in Plano (Page 4)

Transportation: Shiloh Road construction continues (Page 8)

Education: Plans for new Plano ISD facility move forward (Page 13)

Business: Georgia’s Farmers Market oers produce (Page 17)

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• Water early in the morning or later in the evening. Watering with sprinklers between the hours of 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. is prohibited, as these are the hottest hours of the day. • Reduce runoff by shortening your watering times. Run your sprinklers in short cycles and wait 30-45 minutes in between to allow grass to absorb the water. • Direct spray onto landscape. Avoid accidentally watering the fence, sidewalk, street or driveway. • Inspect your irrigation system monthly. Check for broken, damaged or missing sprinkler heads to avoid wasting water. Ensure hoses and pipes are connected properly to avoid leaks and fix any breaks. Watch for upcoming sprinkler repair classes at Plano.gov/SEEDPrograms • Use compost and mulch in your yard. Compost creates nutrient rich soil that holds moisture, allows better root penetration and releases water and nutrients to plant roots. Mulch around plants keeps temperature consistent and reduces evaporation. Consider using Texas Pure Products mulch and compost – shop at • Prevent water evaporation by covering your pool. Pool covers can prevent up to 90% pool water evaporation. Visit Plano.gov/Water for more guidance. TexasPureProducts.com Twice per week watering is permitted April 1 through October 31. Once per week watering is permitted November 1 through March 31. Resident addresses with an even number (0, 2, 4, 6 or 8) as their last digit and HOA common areas water Mondays and Thursdays. Resident addresses with an odd number (1, 3, 5, 7 or 9) as their last digit water Tuesdays and Fridays. • Only water when needed and only on assigned watering days. You may not need to water if rain is in the forecast. Subscribe to WaterMyYard.org for weekly watering recommendations. Plano.gov/Watering

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Impacts

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6 The Local Good Coffee Co. The new coffee shop is opening this spring and is part of The Local Good Collective, a nonprofit organization created by Chase Oaks Church. Local Good Coffee Co. will serve locally brewed coffee and food from local business and offer pickleball courts, an outdoor event space for concerts and family-friendly events, indoor reservable space, and community-centric events like yoga classes, live music nights and art classes. • Opening in April • 201 Legacy Drive, Plano • www.localgoodcoffee.com 7 Asara Physical Therapy The physical therapy clinic is holding a grand opening event in March. Asara Physical Therapy provides individualized treatments for patients and a variety of tools to assist with treatment from home. Asara also has one location in Carrollton. • Opening March 23 • 6537 Preston Road, Plano • www.asarapt.com

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1 Krispy Krunchy Chicken The franchise specializes in Cajun-style fried chicken,

8 The Legacy Willow Bend The senior living community is set for an expansion that will add 30 independent living units to the community at the northwest corner of Ohio Drive and Spring Creek Parkway in Plano. The units will be “luxury flats,” split between three 10-unit buildings, according to the release. The project will also include an update to many of The Legacy Willow Bend’s community spaces. • Expanding in spring 2026 • 6101 Ohio Drive, Plano • www.thelegacyseniorcommunities.org

Coming soon

wings and more. • Opened Jan. 23 • 3304 Coit Road, Ste. 700B, Plano • www.kkcplanotx.com

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4 Quick N Clean The new location on Preston Road was formerly a Mi T Fine Car Wash, which closed in 2023. The business currently has four car washes operating in Texas, with nine more expected to open soon. • Opening in late 2024 • 6312 Preston Road, Plano • www.quicknclean.net 5 The NOW Massage The boutique franchise provides high-quality massages and custom enhancements that offer relaxation and healing. This will be the business’s sixth location in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. • Opening in April

2 Everbowl The menu includes bowls featuring acai, granola, pitaya, bananas, strawberries, peanut butter and more. There are also smoothies and coffee available. • Opening Feb. 15 • 5809 Preston Road, Plano • www.everbowl.com 3 The Brass Tap The bar’s food menu features burgers, gourmet pretzels, chicken wings, pizza and more. The Brass Tap also offers a wide variety of craft beers, wines and cocktails. The Plano location will feature 40 local beers and create about 30 jobs.

In the news

9 Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ The Japanese barbecue restaurant celebrated its fifth anniversary in late February. The restaurant serves authentic grilled, Japanese-style barbecue and has locations throughout the world. • 8240 Preston Road, Ste. 155, Plano • www.gyu-kaku.com/plano

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Worth area, including one on Park Road in Plano. • Closed early 2024 • 5558 SH 121, Plano • www.snappysalads.com 11 Dolly Llama The dessert restaurant in north Plano has closed permanently after opening in July 2023. The Los Angeles-based chain served several varieties of waffles covered in toppings that include ice cream, chocolate syrup, fruit and cereal as well as milkshakes and ice cream. • Closed in February • 8400 Preston Road, Ste. 150, Plano • www.thedollyllamaus.com 12 Punjabi Junction The restaurant closed its doors in early 2023. Punjabi Junction was formerly known as La Meglio, and served a variety of pizzas and Indian dishes. • Closed in January • 5588 SH 121, Ste. 300, Plano

Worth the trip

In the news

Tsibog The restaurant serves popular Filipino dishes, such as chicken and pork barbecue skewers, grilled pork belly and ginataang hipon, which consists of shrimp cooked in coconut milk. • Opened Feb. 9 • 9292 Warren Parkway, Ste. 104, Frisco • www.instagram.com/tsibog_sarap A Roma Italian Kitchen The restaurant offers several Italian dishes, such as lasagna, chicken parmigiana and tortellini alla panna, tri-color cheese tortellini topped with pink sauce. The restaurant also offers several traditional and specialty pizzas, including Buffalo chicken pizza. • Opened Feb. 18 • 3520 W. University Drive, McKinney • www.aromaitaliankitchen.com

13 Little Gus Cafe The restaurant celebrated its 20th anniversary on March 2. Little Gus Cafe serves American food with a Mediterranean flair. Its breakfast menu features egg dishes, tacos, pancakes, waffles and more. Beyond breakfast, the business serves falafels, chicken fried steak and burgers, to name a few.

Closings

• 6905 Coit Road, Plano • www.littleguscafe.site

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Impacts

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6 Texas Department of Public Safety A new Driver License Office at the corner of Mapleshade Lane and Ohio Drive will replace the current office in Plano on Parker Road. • Opening this spring • 825 Ohio Drive, Plano • www.dps.texas.gov/section/driver-license 7 Foot Solutions The business crafts custom prescribed orthotics and supplies supportive footwear. • Opening this spring • 1900 Preston Road, Ste. 257, Plano • www.footsolutions.com 8 Elephant Trunk The business rents out plastic moving containers, moving blankets and wardrobe boxes. The company started as a home business in 2015 and will open a brick-and-mortar location in March in Plano. • Opening in March • 308 Coit Road, Ste. 100, Plano • www.elephanttrunk.net

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such as wraps, salads, gyros and bowls. • Opened Feb. 23 • 565 Coit Road, Ste. 700, Plano • www.spitz-restaurant.com

Now open

1 La La Land Kind Cafe The eatery’s beverage menu includes a variety of coffees and teas such as French Toast Latte and California Persian Tea. The coffee shop also hosts its La La Program, which helps provide opportunities for foster youth. • Opened Feb. 24 2 Texas Collision Center The business offers a variety of automotive collision repair services, including bumper, dent, fender, paint and windshield repairs. The new location will be Texas Collision Center’s third in Plano and 10th in North Texas. • Opened Feb. 26 • 1001 Preston Road, Plano • www.texascollisioncenters.com • 2301 Preston Road, Plano • www.lalalandkindcafe.com 3 Spitz This eatery serves Mediterranean food, Greek food, American classics and more. The menu includes items

In the news

4 Voodoo Brewing Co. The brewery always serves nine flagship Voodoo beers while others are switched out throughout the year, co-owner Jennifer Dartez said. Beyond Voodoo brand beers, there are 14 other beer options on tap. On the food side, dill pickle pizza and hush puppies are

9 Burger King Karim Mawani, a member of the ownership team and development and operations services manager, said in an email that the location underwent upgrades to “bring our Burger King up to the latest standards, with the latest Burger King approved equipment and amenities.” • Expanded Feb. 14 • 2009 Coit Road, Plano • www.bk.com 10 Coco Beach The restaurant in downtown Plano celebrated its one-year anniversary in February. The menu features coco shrimp, mahi-mahi tacos, crab cakes and more. It also offers a variety of cocktails and mocktails. • 1032 E. 15th St., Plano • www.cocobeachplano.com

customer favorites. • Opened March 8 • 1001 14th St., Ste. 500, Plano • https://plano.voodoobrewery.com

Coming soon

5 Sysgration The Taiwan-based company received a $2.4 million economic incentive to move its headquarters to Plano. • Opening in 2025 • 3724 E. Plano Parkway, Plano • www.sysgration.com/en

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11 Bora Bora Smoothie Cafe The cafe is expected to open in southeast Plano, according to a project filed with Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. The cafe serves a variety of more beverages and food options. According to the filing, construction on the new location began in early March

Worth the trip

Relocations

Aladdin Cafe The business seeks to introduce authentic

Mediterranean culture to its patrons, owner Mezr Murad said. The cafe serves several types of teas and coffees. Murad said the cafe is operating with a limited menu featuring sandwiches, breakfast and pastries, but there are plans to continue growing the menu in the future. • Opened Dec. 23 • 888 S. Greenville Ave., Ste. 200, Richardson • www.aladdintx.com

and is expected to finish in July. • 4341 14th St., Ste. 310, Plano • www.boraborausa.com

12 Banh Mi Boys Construction on the new location is set to begin in March and is expected to finish in June, according to a project filed with Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. The restaurant serves a variety of banh mi sandwiches and other food items including spring rolls, salads, chicken wings and more. • Northwest corner of Renner Road and Shiloh Road, Plano • www.bmbsandwiches.com 13 Vitality Dental The new office began construction in March and is expected to finish in June, according to a project filed with Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. • 1220 Coit Road, Plano • www.vitalitydentaldfw.com

Closings

15 Taqueria Los Angeles The eatery serves burritos, tacos and fajitas as well as an assortment of drinks, such as aguas frescas, Jarritos, micheladas and margaritas. Taqueria Los Angeles has relocated from its original location on Jupiter Road to a new space on 14th Street. • Relocated Feb. 23 • 2600 14th St., Plano • www.tacosinplano.com

14 Soft Surroundings A business representative said all of the company’s retail stores closed nationwide, but they will continue online sales. • Closed Feb. 24 • 1900 Preston Road, Ste. 185, Plano • www.softsurroundings.com

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Transportation

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Shiloh Road construction set to finish this spring A series of projects along a segment of Shiloh Road in Plano is expected to wrap up this spring. Several projects along Shiloh Road between 14th Street and Park Boulevard are expected to be com- pleted in April, Plano Director of Media Relations Steve Stoler said. The overview Construction on the widening of Shiloh Road between 14th Street and Park Boulevard began in May 2022 and is budgeted at nearly $15 million. Stoler said that city bonds have covered $5.9 million, Collin County has contributed a little over $5 million, and an interlocal agreement with Dallas Area Rapid Transit provided $4 million. The expansion of Shiloh Road will convert it from two to four lanes, according to information on the project. About 95% of the project was complete as of late February, according to a city update.

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Real estate

More than 130 homes in Plano were sold in January 2024. Nearly 200 homes were added to the market during the same month. Residential market data

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From the cover

Mall overhaul

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Existing buildings

1-to-2 story retail building 18-story hotel 7-story office/ retail building

Scope of development

restaurant area will be preserved. Braster said the redeveloped property will align much better with current market conditions. “The interesting thing about this development plan is that it’s going to be much more of an all-year place,” Braster said. Muns said Plano City Council carefully evaluated the property to ensure that there was not an overabundance of apartment units and that the new development fit the character of the area. Council also encouraged Centennial to get buy-in from the community. “It was something that we wanted to make sure was done right, but time was of the essence,” Muns said.

Redevelopment of The Shops at Willow Bend has been identified as a way to revitalize an underperforming commercial center. Director of Special Projects Peter Braster said there has been a decline in leaseholders that has taken place because of major tenants, such as Apple’s retail store, leaving the property. “Time is important because at some point anchors were going to throw up their hands and look elsewhere,” Plano Mayor John Muns said. According to plans shared by Centennial, up to 530,000 square feet of the existing mall will be demolished. About 400,000 square feet that includes Dillard’s, Macy’s and Neiman Marcus, parking structures, and the existing

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How we got here

Changing hands

Developer Taubman Centers opens The Shops at Willow Bend

Starwood Capital Group buys Willow Bend

Starwood Capital Group loses the mall; Trigild is given control

Spinoso Real Estate acquires Willow Bend

Centennial’s purchase in 2022. Levin thinks this development could finally provide some stability for the mall, which has never estab- lished itself in the community. “It has the potential to be one of the most dynamic, communi- ty-based retail, restaurant, enter- tainment, shopping destinations in Dallas-Fort Worth,” he said.

Ownership of The Shops at Willow Bend has changed hands several times since opening in 2001. Starwood Capital acquired the mall in 2014, with plans to pump $125 million into a redevelopment, but the company lost the property in 2020 after defaulting on its loan. Two other companies, Trigild and Spinoso Real Estate had ownership of the mall between 2020 and

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Centennial buys Willow Bend

Redevelopment plan approved by City Council

Willow Bend redevelopment to break ground

First phase of construction expected to finish

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Many business owners are hoping that the redevelopment brings much-needed foot traffic to the mall. Brian Dunne and George Stergios, owners of Mexican Bar Company and Knife Steakhouse, respectively, both said that their restaurants in The Shops at Willow Bend’s dining district won’t be able to stay without a major revamp. “We all feel strongly that this needs to happen for us to survive,” Dunne said. “The sooner the better, because we’re hanging on by a string.” Chris Anuwe and Justin Patterson—owners of Incite, a skateboarding shop that also sells vintage clothes and sneakers—said they are also hoping the changes will bring more shoppers to the mall. But with Incite’s storefront included near the area of the mall set to be demolished, its immediate

future is less certain. Anuwe said Incite is hoping to maintain a presence online and at trade shows while he and Patterson wait for construction. But he added that the transition period will be a challenge for the mall’s small businesses. “Everybody is excited for some- thing brand new, but prior to the brand new, there’s this in-between period,” Anuwe said. “We want the community to realize that there’s still something here for them.”

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permits for the demolition and future redevelopment of the mall throughout 2024. Initial redevelopment is likely to begin in 2025. “Centennial had an idea to make it walkable and really bring more of a Legacy West or The Domain in Austin feel, which [are both] very successful,” Muns said.

The first of four phases is expected to add the core redevelopment of the project, which includes the new residential and retail spaces, Platt said. Information shared with council projects the full development plan to occur between eight and 10 years. Platt added that Centennial will be looking to obtain

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The updated zoning for the area will set general limits for the future development, including:

Up to 965 multifamily units

Up to 40 townhomes

Several one- to two- story retail buildings

One 18-story upscale hotel

An independent private school offering preschool through eighth grade

SOURCES: CENTENNIAL, CITY OF PLANO/COMMUNITY IMPACT

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News

Education

BY MICHAEL CROUCHLEY & CONNOR PITTMAN

BY MICHAEL CROUCHLEY

Career and Technical Education Center plans to move forward

Plano council OKs drone delivery hubs After previously tabling ordinances regulating commercial drone delivery hubs for companies like Amazon and Walmart, Plano City Council approved the city’s rst regulation of their operation. An update to the city’s ordinances was approved 5-3 with council members Anthony Ricciardelli, Rick Horne and Kayci Prince voting against during the Feb. 26 meeting. The ordinance only regulates zoning and zoning uses because the city is unable to regulate ight, which is overseen by the Federal Aviation Administration. The overview Plano Planning Supervisor Jordan Rockerbe said the proposed ordinance is meant to support measured implementation of new technologies, address potential impacts to nearby property and maintain consistency with existing regulations.

Collin College oers Texas A&M program Collin College launched the Texas A&M Engineering Academy at Collin College Feb. 14, according to a news release. What you need to know The program will allow students to complete their rst two years of coursework at Collin College before nishing their engineering degrees at Texas A&M.

"We have a screening policy and don’t want to set a precedent by not having that for all other businesses that are required to have that type of open storage regulation," JOHN MUNS, MAYOR

The new Plano ISD Career and Technical Education center is set to be built on an empty plot of land at the southwest corner of Alma Drive and Park Boulevard. The 120,000-square-foot building will house 13 CTE programs, according to a presentation at the Feb. 13 PISD board of trustees meeting from Huck- abee Chief Design Ocer Konrad Judd. Huckabee is the architecture rm in charge of designing the center. “Every one of these programs is a highway to in-demand professions,” PISD CTE Director Karen Buechman said. What’s next The CTE Center is part of PISD’s 2022 bond, and is expected to cost around $76.67 million. The design of the center is expected to be nalized in August, with construction expected to begin in October and last until 2026, according to a previous presentation.

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The new regulation would allow the operation of small drone delivery hubs, which utilize aircraft weighing less than 55 pounds, within regional commercial and retail zoning districts, according to city documents. Large drone delivery hubs that utilize heavier aircraft would be required to obtain a specic-use permit. Screening would also be required for outdoor storage areas within the hubs, per city documents. Director of Planning Christina Day said screening requirements could be waived by the planning and zoning commission during its review of site plans.

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BY KAREN CHANEY & MICHAEL CROUCHLEY

2024

Ages: vary Cost: $150-$225

Parents looking for camps for their children have a number of options to choose from in the Plano area. This list is not comprehensive.

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DinoBot Builders and Crazy ChemLab Type: science Ages: 5-11 Dates: June 10-14 Cost: $369 • John Paul II High School, 900 Coit Road • www.destinationscience.org Edge Dance and Performing Arts Type: dance Ages: 3-13 Dates: June 17-Aug. 2 Cost: $249-$299 • Edge Dance & Performing Arts Center, 4101 E. Park Blvd., Ste. 101 • www.edgedance.com iCode Type: STEM Ages: 6-18 Dates: May 28-Aug. 9 Cost: $499/weekly • iCode Plano, 7200 Independence Parkway, Ste. 210 • www.icodeschool.com KidStrong Type: sports Ages: 4-9 Dates: May 28-Aug. 2 Cost: $210-$275 (weekly) • KidStrong West Plano, 6101 Windhaven Parkway • www.kidstrong.com/westplano

Trailblazers Summer Club Ages: K-12 years Type: academic, STEM Dates: full and partial summer options are available Cost: Call for pricing

• 3665 W. President George Bush Hwy. • www.lionheartkid.org/trailblazers

Skylark, Plano Type: day camp Ages: completed K-5th graders, Dates: May 27-Aug. 9 Cost: $325/weekly, multi-week and multi-sibling discounts available • City Bridge Community Church, 6400 K Avenue • www.campskylark.com Plano ISD Type: academic Ages: current Plano ISD students entering grades 6-7 Dates: June 3-27 Cost: free for PISD students Shine Performing Arts Camp Musical Madness Type: performing art Ages: 6-12 Dates: July 22-26 Cost: $445 • Shine Performing Arts Studio, 3035 W. 15th St. • www.shineplano.org/summer-camp Summer Fun Art Camp Type: art Ages: 5-12 Dates: June 3-early August Cost: $295/4-day camps • Art Wheel Studio, 2963 W. 15th St., Ste. 2999 • www.artwheelstudio.com • Various PISD campuses • www.pisd.edu/page/592

Heritage Farmstead Museum Type: day camp Dates: June 10-14, June 17-21, June 24-28, July 8-12, July 15-19, July 22-26 Ages: grades K-5 Cost: $165 per week • Heritage Farmstead Museum, 1900 W 15th Street • www.heritagefarmstead.org

Plano Sports Authority Type: sports Ages: 6-13 Dates: May 28-Aug. 5 Cost: $55-$269 • 6500 Preston Meadow Drive • www.psaplano.org Studio 3 Dance Type: dance Ages: 3-10 Dates: June 10-July 22 Cost: $50-$200 • 2200 Coit Road, Ste. 440 • www.studio3dance.com

North Texas Performing Arts Type: theater Ages: 5-18 Dates: June 3-Aug. 9 Cost: $299-$459 • 6121 W. Park Blvd., Ste. B216 • www.ntpa.org/camps Outcry Theatre Type: theater Ages: 7-18 Dates: June 3-Aug. 4 Cost: $125-$350 • 1915 N. Central Expressway, Ste. 120 • www.outcrytheatre.com

Texas Chess Center Type: chess Ages: 5-16 Dates: May 28-Aug. 9 Cost: $180-$245 • 4105 W. Spring Creek Parkway, Ste. 610 • www.texaschesscenter.com City of Plano Type: sports, arts, community service and more Ages: 6-16 Dates: starting June 3 Cost: varies • Locations vary • www.planoparks.org

Camp Zeal Space Explorers Type: academic Ages: Grades K-5 Dates: June 3-7 Cost: $375/5-day camp • Brick Bots & Beakers, 2011 W. Spring Creek Parkway, Ste. 800 • www.bricksbotsbeakers.com

Pipe & Palette Type: art Ages: 5-12 Dates: May 29-Aug. 9 Cost: $95-$350

Collin College Type: electronics, esports, coding, nature, jazz, cooking, education, writing, dance, arts, etc. Date: June 3-July 25

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Plano festival celebrates Texas culture The Texas Forever Fest will take over Haggard Park to Downtown Plano to celebrate Texas’s past, present and future. The event will feature live music, food trucks, market vendors and more, said Madeline Walker, special events coordinator for the city of Plano. “Everything that we do is centered around Texas,” Walker said. What to expect Texas Forever Fest will also feature a Kids Zone that will include inatable bounce castles. The only ticketed portion of the fest is the Spirits of Texas whiskey tasting. • March 23, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. • Free (admission) • Haggard Park, 901 E. 15th St., Plano • www.plano.gov/2060/Texas-Forever-Fest

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Georgia’s Farmers Market stocks fresh produce year-round

Cameron Satterthwaite is the third owner of Georgia’s Farmers Market. Georgia Massie-Machala was the original owner; then, in 2001, Satterthwaite’s grandfather Vic Woolsey bought the business. Satterthwaite was 17 years old when he started working for his grandfather. In 2018, after nine years of learning the ropes, and when Woolsey said he was ready to retire, he bought the business. The approach Tomatoes are Georgia’s Farmers Market’s No. 1 seller year-round thanks to the fact that their toma- toes are always homegrown and vine ripened, Satterthwaite said. “I like to use people who specialize in what they grow,” he said. Then/now Many customers who started shopping at Georgia’s Farmers Market as kids are bringing their own kids now, Satterthwaite said. “Even myself, I was this tall when I was checking them out,” he said, holding his hand near his shoulder. “Now I have kids.”

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