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Plano North Edition VOLUME 11, ISSUE 5 JAN. 23FEB. 24, 2025

2025 Health & Wellness Edition

BY DUSTIN BUTLER

Recreation center closed, improvements planned

Users at Plano’s Tom Muehlen- beck Recreation Center will have to wait some time before attending the facility again. The center closed Jan. 7 for major renovations that will last until December. City Manager Mark Israelson previously told Plano City Council the Muehlenbeck center is the city’s most popular recreation center, and the renovations will allow the city to keep up “a standard of excel- lence” residents expect. Plano’s Parks Planning Manager Renee Jordan said the city aims to renovate each recreation facility every 17-20 years. She added that once Tom Muehlenbeck is complete, the city will be “caught up.” The other four centers have received major renovations in the last six years. Susie Hergenrader, Plano’s Park and Recreation Assistant Director, said residents have told city sta it is important to maintain the city’s existing infrastructure, including recreation facilities. “We make it a priority to invest dollars in maintaining our facilities, keeping them updated in all aspects in regards to [Americans with Disabilities Act] compliance, the latest technology and equipment and make these enjoyable places to workout and frequent,” Her- genrader said.

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Center renovations will include a refurbished gym and track, updated equipment and more.

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Recreation center construction timeline

Funding for the Tom Muehlenbeck Recreation Center renovations was included in Plano’s 2021 bond.

May

Nov.

June

Jan. 7 Center closes

Early Feb.

Dec.

Bond referendum approved

Design approved

Construction approved

Construction begins

Center reopens

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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In the news

6 Mic Drop Comedy The former Plano House of Comedy in the Shops at Legacy is set for a remodel and rebrand after being purchased by San Diego-based comedy club Mic Drop Comedy, according to a news release from Mic Drop Comedy. The comedy club closed for the remodel Dec. 9, and reopened to the public Jan. 15. Mic Drop Comedy will hold 90-minute shows every Wednesday through Sunday, according to the release. The club will also host themed events and comedy classes for all ages. • 7301 Lone Star Drive, Plano • www.micdropcomedyplano.com 7 Texas Family Fitness A Planet Fitness franchise based in Austin, Excel Fitness, has acquired 11 Texas Family Fitness locations across the Dallas-Fort Worth area, including one in northern Plano, according to a Dec. 17 news release. The location at 6205 Coit Road, Ste. 205, will undergo renovations and be converted to a Planet Fitness.

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15TH ST. hold a grand opening event Feb. 8. The location is owned and operated by family members Chetana and Devan Shah. It offers infant care, toddler programs, preschool education and pre-K readiness. • Grand opening Feb. 8 • 6900 Preston Meadow Drive, Plano • www.lightbridgeacademy.com/plano-tx 1 4 T H ST.

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P L A N O P K W Y . 1 Club Pilates The fitness center offers Pilates classes for various ages, fitness and experience levels. • Opened Nov. 13 • 7000 Independence Parkway, Ste. 170, Plano • www.clubpilates.com 2 Cheers Liquor Beer & Wine The store sells mixers, snacks and party supplies in addition to liquor, beer and wine. With a focus on quality and exclusivity, the shop provides a unique shopping experience for those “seeking the best in spirits and wines,” owner Bipin Acharya said in an email. • Opened Nov. 25

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4 Rose Gold Pilates A new Pilates studio is coming to northern Plano, according to signage on the building. The company website states that the benefits of Pilates include improving mobility and flexibility, as well as gaining strength. • Opening spring 2024 • 8305 Preston Road, Ste. 200, Plano • www.rosegoldpilates.com

• 6205 Coit Road, Ste. 205 • www.planetfitness.com

8 Paris Baguette The shop is expected to open this summer, according to a filing with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. The bakery will offer several baked breads, sandwiches and salads. It will also sell desserts such as full cakes and cake slices, mochi donuts, danishes and others. An exact opening date is unknown; however the filing estimates construction to begin in April and wrap up in early July. • 3420 K Ave., Ste. 100, Plano • www.parisbaguette.com

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Relocations

5 Kroger The location at the corner of Coit Road and SH 121 is scheduled to relocate across the street Jan. 24, according to a store manager. The location at 9700 Coit

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Closings

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9 Luis’ Prime The restaurant that served pasta, seafood, steak and more has closed, according to the company website. • Closed Dec. 31 • 8103 Rasor Blvd., Ste. 110, Plano • www.luisprime.com 10 LA Fitness The location at the corner of K Avenue and Spring Creek Parkway is permanently closed, according to a sign in the gym’s door. Patrons with the K Avenue locations listed as their “home club” will have access to all LA Fitness, Esporta Fitness and City Sports Club locations nationwide, the sign states. • Closed Dec. 30 11 On The Border The restaurant served Tex-Mex offerings such as tacos, enchiladas and more. The location at Willow Bend is still open. • Closed Dec. 31 • 5000 SH 121, Plano • www.ontheborder.com • 6101 K Ave., Plano • www.lafitness.com

12 Children’s Medical Center Plano Hospital officials officially opened the hospital’s new patient tower, which triples the campus’ bed count, according to a news release from Children’s Health. The new 395,000-square-foot tower adds 140 universal and ICU-capable inpatient beds, according to the release. • Opened in December • 7601 Preston Road, Plano • www.childrens.com/locations/plano-campus/ childrens-medical-center-plano

13 JCPenney Plano-based JCPenney and SPARC Group merged to launch Catalyst Brands, according to a Jan. 8 news release. The new company, which includes $9 billion in revenue at launch, 60,000 employees and over 1,800 store locations, will operate out of JCPenney’s Plano headquarters. • 6501 Legacy Drive, Plano • www.jcpenney.com

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6 Reformed Pilates The fitness studio will feature 16 Balanced Body Allegro 2 Reformer Pilates machines and offer classes seven days a week. • Opening Jan. 20 • 2085 Preston Road, Ste. 102, Plano • www.reformedpilates.com/location/plano

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7 Delta Electronics A news release from the company stated the Taiwan-based manufacturer would expand its Plano campus. Construction would take place in two new phases with plans to build two 477,000 square-foot manufacturing facilities and a 90,000 square-foot office building. The company is expected to employ

3 Grand Tandoori A Facebook post from the business announced the restaurant is now open. The restaurant offers tandoor- baked kebabs and a variety of other south Asian dishes. Grand Tandoori also offers event catering. • Opened Dec. 27 • 4101 E. Park Blvd., Ste. 121, Plano • www.grandtandoori.com 4 Crunch Fitness The new gym offers a variety of group fitness classes as well as lifting and cardio equipment. Crunch also debuted its new “Crunch 3.0” gym design with the east Plano location, which includes expanded weightlifting racks, a “reimagined relax-and-recover zone,” an updated design and more, according to a news release

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1 MOTW Coffee and Pastries MOTW Coffee and Pastries offers a menu with traditional lattes as well as international drink provisions. The Operating Manager Fahad Danish said the cafe offers lattes “unique to the cultures and regions that surround the brand, such as date and cardamom or the Spanish latte.” The dessert and pastries menu includes muffins, cake, baklava and more. • Opened Dec. 27 • 4013 14th St., Ste. 407, Plano • www.motw.coffee 2 Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers The restaurant opened on Renner Road and serves cooked-to-order steakburgers, all-beef hot dogs, shoestring fries and frozen custard that is freshly churned throughout the day in each restaurant. • Opening Jan. 14 • 3435 Renner Road, Plano • www.freddys.com

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Closings

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9 Texas Family Fitness A Planet Fitness franchisee based in Austin, Excel Fitness, has acquired 11 Texas Family Fitness locations across the Dallas-Fort Worth area, including one in southern Plano, according to a Dec. 17 news release. The location has since closed and members will be transferred to the nearest Planet Fitness location, all of which are less than five miles away, per the release. • Closed Dec. 17 • 910 W. Parker Road, Ste. 250 • www.planetfitness.com 10 Minecraft Experience: Villager Rescue The experience that gave guests a quest with other Minecrafters has closed. It will continue touring to additional cities around the world. • Closed Jan. 20

12 Party City The company announced Dec. 21 in a news release that it has filed for bankruptcy. The release states that the company “plans to commence a wind down of its retail and wholesale operations and going out of business sales at its approximately 700 stores nationwide.” Stores are expected to close in February, while supplies last. • 1701 Preston Road, Plano • www.partycity.com 13 The Feathered Nest The store closed Dec. 29, and announced on a company social media page they plan to relocate. The business has not said where or when the boutique will reopen. The boutique sells women’s clothing and accessories. Queenie Feige-Hider bought The Feathered Nest in downtown Plano in 2019. The business was established in Frisco 12 years ago and has been at the current location since 2014. • Closed Dec. 29 • 1018 E. 15th St., Plano • Facebook: The Feathered Nest

14 Honeybird Sandwiches and Donuts The menu features gourmet donuts like strawberry shortcake, cookie butter and lemon poppyseed. Additional offerings include classic donuts, jalapeno sausage rolls, breakfast sandwiches, chicken sandwiches and more. One of the eatery’s signature items is the Honeybird Biscuit which is made with a housemade biscuit, buttermilk fried chicken and ancho honey drizzle. • Opened in December • 1941 Preston Road, Ste. 1012, Plano • www.honeybirddfw.com

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Proposed Plano bond could include $342M for road projects

“Not only is that very expensive, but it’s also very intense and causes more delays and impacts to traffic as well,” she said. City Manager Mark Israelson said that the cur- rent need for concrete repairs is a result of Plano’s “booming growth in the ‘70s, ‘80s and ‘90s.” “The echo effect is that we’re needing signifi- cant maintenance, repair and even replacement now, 30 and 40 years later,” he said. What else? Plano’s neighborhood street rehabilitation is done by performing maintenance to all roads and alleys within a set area called a “neighborhood zone,” Owens said. Plano has 53 neighborhood zones, and Owens said that city staff aims to hit each zone every 20-25 years, depending on need. The $92.75 million proposed bond funding for residential repairs would cover approximately eight zones over the next four years.

A proposed city of Plano bond election for May 2025 could include $342 million for various road projects. Nearly half of the proposed $700 million bond would go toward street improvements. The overview Plano’s 2021 bond funded 50 miles of concrete repairs for $100 million, with the final projects from that bond package set to finish in 2025. The proposed 2025 bond would fund 38 miles of concrete repairs for $130 million. The city has replaced more than 15,000 square feet of concrete in the city since 2022, according to a staff presentation at Plano City Council’s Dec. 17 meeting. Plano Director of Public Works Abby Owens said that half of the city’s roads are more than 30 years old, and “preventative maintenance treatments,” including asphalt overlays, are needed to avoid road deterioration that requires more extensive reconstruction.

Bond breakdown

1 Concrete repairs: $130M 2 Neighborhood rehabilitation: $92.75M 3 Other projects: $33M 4 Water main rehabilitation: $26.4M 5 Traffic signal improvements: $26.13M 6 Residential and collector street reconstruction: $20M 7 Bridge repair and replacement: $14M

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Data: Plano population got older, more diverse in last 5 years

Plano’s population grew older and more diverse from 2018 to 2023, according to newly released U.S. census data. Two-minute impact Plano’s population grew by nearly 3,000 over the five-year span, increasing 0.97%. Over the same time frame, Collin and Denton County’s pop- ulations grew by 26.58% and 24.86%, respectively. From 2018-23, the median age in Plano increased 38.6 to 39.3 years old. In 2018, 22.8% of Plano residents were under 18 years old, compared to 21.3% in 2023. Meanwhile, 20.4% of Plano residents were over the age of 60 in 2023, up from 18.6% in 2018. The majority of Plano’s population—around 53.2%—identifies as white. The Asian population is the second most popu- lous race in the city, and increased by nearly 8,000 from 2018-23.

Plano population by age

2023 Plano demographics

2018

2023

2018 population

2023 population

71,456

194,047

0-19 years old

White

64,710

182,376

26,783 29,937

Black or African American

75,988

20-39 years old

78,203

3,287 4,323

American Indian and Alaska Native

84,138

40-59 years old

82,409

61,901

Asian

69,877

45,922

60-79 years old

50,169

734 525

Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander

7,075

80+ years old

6,941

Some other race

8,326

33,636

43,310 46,572

Hispanic or Latino (of any race)

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Road repairs set for 2 Plano neighborhoods The city of Plano is set to spend just over $6 million on concrete repair projects in two city neighborhoods. What you need to know More than $3 million will be spent on repairing streets, alleys, sidewalks and barri- er-free ramps in the neighborhood north of S. Rigsbee Drive in southeast Plano. Around $3.3 million will be spent on street, alley, sidewalk and barrier-free ramps in a neighborhood that encompasses por- tions of W. Park Boulevard, Decator Drive, Tulane Drive and Ohio Drive. Plano City Council approved contracts for both during its Dec. 9 meeting. Funding for both projects will come out of the city’s 2024-25 Street Improvements Community Investment Program.

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Celebrate Chinese New Year Cooking Class Central Market Cooking School is hosting a themed class where attendees can welcome in the year of the snake by learning to cook a festive meal. • Jan. 29, 6:30 p.m. • $85 • Central Market, 320 Coit Road, Plano • www.centralmarket.com/locations/plano Lunar New Year Celebration 2025 Celebrate the year of the snake with a lion dance performance, Chinese calligraphy, a face painter, a DJ and more in downtown Plano. • Jan. 25, noon-4 p.m. • Free • McCall Plaza, 998 E. 15th St., Plano • www.facebook.com/events/962132949103378 Ms. Pat at Mic Drop Comedy Ms. Pat, star of the Ms. Pat Show on BET+ and Paramount+, will be performing her 1-hour stand- up comedy special at the newly rebranded Mic Drop Comedy Plano. • Jan. 31 and Feb. 1, 7; 9:45 p.m. • $35-$45

February

Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers at Love & War Arizona-based rock band Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers is set to perform in Plano with country singer Bri Bagwell. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. • Feb. 13, 8-11 p.m. • $25 • Love & War in Texas, 601 E. Plano Parkway, Plano • www.loveandwarintexas.com ‘Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat’ A production of the show that tells the story of a favored son who is betrayed by his jealous brothers and sold into slavery is set for Shine Performing Arts Studio in Plano. • Feb. 21, 7:30 p.m.; Feb. 23, 2:30 p.m. • $28 • Shine Performing Arts Studio, 3035 W. 15th St., Plano • www.shineplano.org

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Asphalt project on East Parker Road completes work

St. Andrew Prom Closet This event, hosted by St. Andrew Methodist Women, allows girls from anywhere in need of a prom dress to select a dress and accessories at no cost. Registration to shop is required. Donations of dresses, sizes 0-30, jewelry, shoes, handbags and wraps are needed. • Feb. 18-20, 22 and Feb. 24-Mar. 1 • Free • St. Andrew’s Methodist Church, 1401 Mira Vista Blvd., Plano • www.standrewmethodist.org/serve/prom-closet

intersections with Coit Road and Alma Drive. What’s next Work on arterial pavement repair from Country Place Drive to Independence Parkway began on Aug. 29, and is expected to last until April 2026, Bekele said. Up to two lanes from Country Place Drive to Independence Parkway may be closed between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. on weekdays.

A pair of construction projects on Plano’s Parker Road finished late last year. What happened The asphalt overlay project that stretched along Parker Road from the east city limits to US 75 completed construction Nov. 15, said Samson Bekele, senior engineer in Plano’s Public Works Department. Crews also finished work at the road’s

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

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The number of homes sold increased year-over- year in four Plano ZIP codes in Nov. 2024. 75023 and 75024 saw slight decreases year-over-year. Residential market data

Number of homes sold

November 2023

November 2024

+24%

+38.89%

+48.39%

-11.43%

-11.11%

+111.77%

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Median home sales price

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November

2023

2024

75023

$384,000 $480,000 $725,000 $460,000 $690,000 $633,250

$459,000 $477,500 $704,900 $392,000 $690,500 $665,000

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November

2023

2024

210 249

New listings

Average days on market -40.24% -32.76%

144 185

Closed sales

-14.63%

+6.25%

-32.5%

+9.38%

Homes under contract

178 191

MARKET DATA COMPILED BY COLLIN COUNTY AREA REALTORS • WWW.CCAR.NET

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No Plano ISD campuses in west Plano will join the four set to close following the 2024-25 school year. The district’s board of trustees approved the closure of Davis Elementary, Forman Elementary, Armstrong Middle and Carpenter Middle in June, but a PISD committee requested additional work be done before making any suggestions in the west cluster. Johnny Hill, deputy superintendent for business and employee services for PISD, said a demographic report conducted by the district reflects continued decline in student enrollment throughout the district. However, the west cluster has the highest current and projected enrollment. Additionally, Hill said the relationship between student enrollment and available seats at schools No school closures set for west Plano

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MCDERMOTT DR.

Central cluster

West cluster East cluster

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E. SPRING CREEK PKWY.

PARKER RD.

CARPENTER MIDDLE SCHOOL

PARKER RD.

DAVIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

FORMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

ARMSTRONG MIDDLE SCHOOL

COIT RD.

PGBT TOLL

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reflect approximately 16,000 available seats, even after the retirement of four campuses in the upcoming 2025-26 school year.

Rather than closing schools, Hill said the district should consider adjusting programs to maximize transportation, facility space and best meet the needs of PISD students and families.

2034-35 projected enrollment

2024-25 current enrollment

What else?

7,681

Elementary students

and hazardous bus routes to gain efficiencies, Wilson said, adding that it will also closely monitor enrollment and program needs. No action was needed or taken during the meeting and the district will continue with “normal proceedings” for 2025-26 school year, Superintendent Teresa Williams said.

Lisa Wilson, PISD deputy superintendent for teaching, learning and life readiness, said the district will continue to expand “innovative programming and opportunities” for students, such as STEAM. The district will also make transportation adjustments based on programs, audit findings

7,225

3,937

Middle school students

3,360

5,221

High school students

4,304

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BY DUSTIN BUTLER

Health & Wellness Guide

2025

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Q&A: Plano ISD oers mental health services for students, families Plano ISD has several mental health services for students, parents and sta. In a Q&A with Community Impact , Laura Zimmer, director of coun- seling services for Plano ISD, explains what services are available and how they can be accessed. What types of mental health services are currently available for students in the district? Plano ISD, as part of our commitment to stu- dents’ mental health and well-being, has access to qualied sta and multiple partnerships that provide mental health services to students and families. Licensed social workers and counselors are able to provide individualized and small group support for students. Outside agencies allow us to also provide, with parent permission, telemental health services for a variety of mental health

concerns. In addition, our outstanding partnerships with community organizations help us match families with the services they may need. How can students or parents request access to mental health services? Parents and students can request mental health support through their school counselors, who serve as vital resources in connecting families with services. School counselors are equipped to assist in submitting referrals for mental health services. What mental health education or awareness programs are provided for students and sta? Plano ISD promotes mental health awareness and support through collaboration with impactful programs and initiatives. One such partnership is the Hope Squad program, a peer-to-peer suicide prevention and awareness initiative. Plano ISD and the City of Plano collaborate on designating an annual “Day of Hope.” This year’s “Day of Hope” will be held on Feb. 13, when cam- puses across the district will host various activities and programs aimed at fostering awareness and encouraging practices to support self-care.

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Recreation center closed, improvements planned

The big picture

What’s happening?

volleyball and pickleball, every other recreation center has expanded hours as well, Hergenrader said, adding that a Plano Parks and Recreation membership is good at any Plano facility. During a presentation to Plano City Council, Facilities Manager Paul Kunze said sta decided to close the center during renovations because it would be more costly and less safe to have construction crews working around patrons. Kunze added that sta considered ways to move the construction start up so the center would reopen for the summer months, but long lead times for some aquatic features and HVAC equipment made that an impossibility. Pushing the renovations back to the fall could result in higher prices, he said.

While the Carpenter Park Recreation Center sees higher annual attendance, Hergenrader said that Tom Muehlenbeck is the city’s highest attended for programming and classes. “A lot of people come not only to use the facility but to take classes,” she said. The Oak Park Recreation Center sees about 400,000 users, Hergenrader said, while Liberty Recreation Center and Sam Johnson Recreation Center are smaller and therefore have fewer users. Hergenrader said while renovations are under- way, several popular programs oered at Muehlen- beck will be oered at other facilities when space is available. Additionally, the hours of operations at the Plano Aquatics Center have been expanded to accommodate lap swimming. For those who enjoy open play activities such as

Renovations to the Tom Muehlenbeck Recreation Center include: • New pool play structures and decking • Resurfaced track and gym floor • New itness equipment and locker rooms • Technology enhancements • Improved irrigation and landscaping • Sidewalk replacements, and more facility updates Plano City Council approved construction plans on the facility in June and construction is expected to begin in February. The project is funded by a $15.9 million bond, which 55% of voters passed in 2021. Hergenrader said it is common for projects to go several years before they are started.

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Plano city boundary

SRT TOLL

Carpenter Park Recreation Center • Built: 1990 • Renovated: 2019

Carpenter Park Recreation Center

CHAPARRAL RD.

521,074

HEDGCOXE RD.

DNT TOLL

Oak Point Recreation Center • Built: 2000 • Renovated: 2018

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Tom Muehlenbeck Recreation Center

454,436

LEGACY DR.

PRESTON RD.

Oak Point Recreation Center

SPRING CREEK PKWY.

PARKER RD.

408,142

Liberty Recreation Center • Built: 2004 • Renovated: 2019

PARKER RD.

Sam Johnson Recreation Center

Tom Muehlenbeck Recreation Center • Built: 2007 • Renovated: 2025

BETSY LN.

192,991

PARK BLVD.

Sam Johnson Recreation Center • Built: 1997 • Renovated: 2019

14TH ST.

Liberty Recreation Center

PLANO PKWY.

15TH ST.

158,358

544

PGBT TOLL

DNT TOLL

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The city would also spend $20 million on the bond funds on land acquisitions for new city parkland, including $15 million set aside for a park at Lavon Farms, which is set to become a mixed-use development as part of Plano’s Envision Oak Point plan. There are also plans for a new park called Mendomi Park at the former JCPenney headquarters, which will become a 107-acre mixed-use development.

parks, and adding shade structures to the Bob Woodru South Dog Park. As work nishes on 2021 bond projects, Plano is proposing a 2025 bond, which residents could see on their May ballot. The proposed bond would allocate $51.6 million for parks projects. That would include $10 million for Hall Park, a new 38-acre city park planned for the corner of Alma Drive and West Park Boulevard.

The center is expected to reopen in December, and Hergenrader said attendees will return to a “more pleasant” experience. While the city will be caught up on recreation projects, several park projects are ongoing or planned for the future. Ongoing projects include improvements at Bruce Glasscock Park and Jack Carter Park, both funded by the city’s 2021 bond. Crews are also renovating facilities at several other

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BY KAREN CHANEY

Kelly and Shannah Hayley are program directors of Interval Run Club and often run with club members on Saturdays at Windhaven Meadows Park.

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Q&A: Plano runners nish marathons/ half-marathons in 50 states

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While collections come in a variety of forms, such as baseball cards, passport stamps and more, Plano residents Kelly and Shannah Hayley collect marathon and half-marathon nisher ribbons. This fall, the married couple collected the nal ribbon to mark completed marathons for Kelly and half-marathons for Shannah in all 50 states. The couple met with Community Impact to discuss what non-run- ners can do to start their nisher ribbon collection. This interview has been edited for length and clarity. What advice do you give to people considering running a half- or full- marathon? S: I listen to books. I can asso- ciate books with races I run. A lot of runners listen to books. Others listen to music if they time their music to their pace. I use a book to let myself mentally escape. I nd it helpful not to get in my own headspace. K: I tell people to become

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