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Road rehab Construction aims to extend Parker Road’s lifespan

Work to replace asphalt and water lines on Parker Road is underway, closing lanes in certain sections during the day.

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Despite the consequences, the work to update Parker Road is a necessity, according to city sta. “Rehabilitation is an avenue to stay ahead of a place where the only option is reconstruction,” Assistant Director of Public Works Carrie Jones said.

horizontally all the way across the city. Throughout the construction, which started in July, drivers have also seen increased trac and vehicle damage, leading commuters to update their plans to avoid hitting the sections of Parker Road with the bulk of the construction.

BY MICHAEL CROUCHLEY & CONNOR PITTMAN

Drivers on one of Plano’s highest trac roads will continue to see plenty of cones, cranes and torn up concrete throughout much of 2024. Crews are working to replace asphalt and water lines on several sections of Parker Road, which runs

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Also in this issue

Impacts: Flower Child opens location in Plano (Page 58)

Election: See who’s on the ballot in March (Page 10)

Education: PISD provides update on facilities plan (Page 11)

Dining: McNeal’s serves Irish fare and pub food in Plano (Page 21)

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6 Uchiko This Japanese restaurant set to open in Legacy West has locations in Austin and Houston. Uchiko also has locations in Austin and Houston. • Set to open in mid-summer

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7 Porsche A zoning case was approved that would allow for a new car dealership in Plano to be constructed along the Dallas North Tollway. The existing Porsche Plano dealership located along Plano Parkway and operated by AutoNation would be relocated to the new location. Plans for the project include a five-story parking structure and service area along with a two-story showroom and office space within the over 5-acre property. • Opening TBD • SW corner of Tennyson Parkway and Dallas Parkway • www.porsche.com 8 Universal Billiards The father-daughter-owned business specializes in game room products, including billiards tables, shuffleboard tables, video arcade games, air hockey tables and more. Customers can purchase prebuilt or made-to-order products, according to Universal Billiards’ website. The supply store also sells game room furniture, according to its website. The business will be moving from its Plano location to new spot in Frisco. • Relocating this spring • Northwest corner of North County Road and All Stars Avenue, Frisco • www.universalbilliards.com 1 4 T H ST. 75

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salads and desserts. Co-owner Harpreet Rai said in an email that after doing market research and looking at demographics, it was determined that Plano would be a good location to open a Curry Pizza House franchise. • Opening in April • 6205 Coit Road, Ste. 164, Plano • www.currypizzahouse.com 4 The Brass Tap The eatery features a large variety of craft beers on tap and a food menu that features wings, pizza, burgers, tacos, salads and more. The location was formerly 15TH ST. PGBT TOLL

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1 ClearSight LASIK The ophthalmologist, with one other location in Oklahoma, offers advanced laser-assisted technology for several different LASIK procedures as well as two LASIK alternatives. • Opened Nov. 13 • 5280 Towne Square Drive, Plano • www.clearsight.com/plano P L A N O P K W Y . 2 Gameday Men’s Health The business specializes in testosterone replacement therapy, erectile dysfunction, weight management, vitamin and peptide therapy. • Opened Jan. 15 • 6200 Preston Road, Ste. 220, Plano • www.gamedaymenshealth.com/plano-north DNT TOLL

Beerhead Bar & Eatery. • Opening mid-February • 5805 Preston Road, Ste. G594, Plano • www.brasstapbeerbar.com

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5 MYX Blend Bar The business will open in Legacy North in early May. The business provides the opportunity for customers to create custom formulas of lipstick and lip gloss. • Opening in early May • 7300 Lone Star Drive, Ste. C-103, Plano • www.myxblendbar.com

9 I Scream Gelato A new location of the Colorado-based gelato shop is set for Granite Park in Plano, according to a project listing with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. Construction on the building is expected to finish in July, according to the listing. I Scream Gelato serves

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a rotating selection of gelato flavors including some vegan and alcohol-infused options. • 5880 SH 121, Plano • www.iscream-gelato.com

Closings

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10 Daq’s The business had been open for three years but chose not to renew their lease, according to its website. Daq’s menu featured a wide variety of drinks, including daiquiris and margaritas. They also served flatbreads,

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tacos and more. • Closed Dec. 23 • 8700 Preston Road, Plano • www.daqsallfolks.com

Musashi The restaurant serves sushi, including sashimi and nigiri, as well as hot plates, such as prime ribeye, which is served with housemade marinade, smash potato and asparagus, and pan-seared duck breast served with rice and broccolini. • Opened Dec. 8 • 4606 Frisco Green Ave., Ste. 103, Frisco • www.musashidallas.com Rotate Bar & Kitchen The sports bar serves multicuisine food, including Indian butter chicken, Cajun pasta, a caprese sandwich as well as a wide variety of beers, cocktails and more, according to its website. • Opened Jan. 20

11 St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store The thrift store is set to close its Plano location, a company representative said. The Dallas location remains open. • Closing in mid-February • 3305 N. Central Expressway, Ste. 280, Plano • www.svdpdallas.org 12 Splendor Jewels Exchange The jewelry store has closed permanently. Splendor offered a variety of jewelry options as well as custom- made jewelry. • Closed in February • 6205 Coit Road, Plano • www.splendorjewels.com

13 Ryan Tower The company is a tax services firm dedicated exclusively to business taxes. Ryan LLC will be relocating its world headquarters when the new 23-story multi-tenant office tower in Legacy West is complete. • Opening in August

• 8101 Windrose Ave., Plano • www.ryancompanies.com

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6 Dreamland Preschool CEO Destiny Farris said they chose to locate the preschool in Plano because it is a growing area, and based on a census, they found child care is in great demand. Dreamland Preschool is a Reggio Emilia- inspired school. • Opening March 4 7 Turbo Coffee The business provides a coffee shop during the day, which transitions into a restaurant and wine bar at night. Turbo has one other location in The Colony. • Opening late 2024 • 565 Coit Road., Ste 100, Plano • www.turbomember.com • 5017 W. Plano Parkway, Plano • www.thedreamlandschools.com 8 F&F Japanese Grill The restaurant specializes in hibachi dishes. F&F has 13 other open or planned locations across Texas. • Opening March • 565 Coit Road, Ste. 600, Plano • www.fnfeat.com

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Mirchi Bajji, biryanis, Hyderabadi Chicken Dum and a daily rotating list of authentic Indian curries. The restaurant is a takeout establishment. • Opened Jan. 22 • 6205 Coit Road, Ste. 166, Plano • www.hashtag-bharat.com 4 Chosen Design Hair Salon The salon offers hair services for men and women, including haircuts, coloring, styling, highlights, blowouts and more. • Opened Nov. 25 • 930 E. 15th St., Ste. 400, Plano • www.chosendesignhair.com

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1 Aabideen Owner Hemna Din said in an email the company’s first location opened in 2017 in Irving, and Plano was chosen for the second location. Aabideen offers modest wear for the whole family. • Opened Jan. 13 • 4301 14th St., Ste. 201, Plano • www.aabideen.com 2 Golfinity The facility has several indoor golf simulators and also offers coaching, food and beverages, golf leagues, and tournaments. Golfinity can also host private events. • Opened Jan. 12 • 6121 W. Park Blvd., Plano • www.golfinity.com 3 Hashtag Bharat The restaurant’s menu features chai, samosa, puffs,

Relocations

9 Consignment Crush The business has relocated from Frisco to Plano. Consignment Crush specializes in consigning furniture, home decor and art. • Relocated in September • 3000 Custer Road, Ste. 180, Plano • www.consignmentcrush.com

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5 Assa Abloy The Sweden-based security technology company Global Solutions is moving its North American headquarters for its Global Solutions business to Plano.

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and electrical and mechanical work. • Reopened on Feb. 8 • 5960 W. Parker Road, Ste. 248, Plano • www.starbucks.com

• 910 W. Parker Road, Ste. 101, Plano • www.redtruckcafe.com

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11 Burger King The restaurant at the intersection of Park Boulevard and Coit Road has reopened after renovations update the store's image. The Burger King restaurant also added new broilers and fryers and will have longer operating hours.

Coco Shrimp The seafood restaurant offers a variety of Hawaiian- inspired dishes, including shrimp plates and tacos. The Richardson location is the first in the city for the local seafood chain. • Opened Jan. 24

• Reopened on Feb. 14 • 2009 Coit Road, Plano • www.bk.com

• 1240 E. Belt Line Road, Richardson • www.cocoshrimp.com/richardson

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Closings

15 Flower Child The restaurant caters to many diets, including vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and more. Some of the menu highlights include gluten-free Mac & Cheese with aged white cheddar and parmesan and Chicken Enchiladas with guajillo chile, smoked gouda, poblano cream, organic black bean, roasted corn and avocado. • Opened January 30 • 2101 Preston Road, Ste. A, Plano • www.iamaflowerchild.com

12 Sage — Quick Technologies The technology-based marketing firm is set to open an

14 Holiday Warehouse The 30,000 square-foot store originally opened in August 2014. Holiday Warehouse offered a variety of holiday ornaments and decorations. • Closed Feb. 17 • 2819 W. 15th St., Plano • www.holidaywarehouse.com

office in Plano. Sage is based in Addison. • 6275 West Plano Parkway, Ste. 175, Plano • www.sageworld.com

13 Red Truck Cafe The restaurant with an extensive breakfast menu that includes omelets, Benedicts and more is set to celebrate its five year anniversary on Feb. 20.

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Election

BY MICHAEL CROUCHLEY

Voter Guide

2024

To view the full list of all contested state and national candidates, visit www.communityimpact.com/voter-guide. Only candidates in contested elections are included. Visit county election websites for information on uncontested races.

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Texas House of Representatives, District 66 R Wayne Richard R Matt Shaheen* Texas House of Representatives, District 67 R Jeff Leach* R Daren Meis D Jefferson Nunn D Makala L. Washington Texas House of Representatives, District 70 R Joe Collins R Jack Ryan Gallager R Steve Kinard House of Representatives, District 89 R Abraham George R Candy Noble* State Board of Education, District 12 R Chad Green R Jamie Kohlmann R Pam Little* R Matt Rostami Collin County tax assessor collector R Scott Grigg R Cam McCall R Angela Powell Collin County sheriff R Sherwood Holmes R Jim Skinner* Collin County commissioner, Precinct 3 R Jim Garrison R Darrell Hale* Collin County constable, Precinct 1 R Matt Carpenter* R Cris Trevino Collin County constable, Precinct 4 R Steve Asher R Mike Rumfield

D Steven J. Keough D Thierry Tchenko Railroad commissioner R Christie Clark R Christi Craddick* R Corey Howell R James “Jim” Matlock R Petra Reyes D Bill Burch D Katherine Culbert Texas Supreme Court justice, Place 2 D DaSean Jones D Randy Sarosdy Texas Supreme Court justice, Place 4 R John Devine* R Brian Walker Texas Supreme Court justice, Place 6 D Bonnie Lee Goldstein D Joe Pool Presiding judge, Court of Criminal Appeals R Sharon Keller* R David J. Schenck Court of Criminal Appeals judge, Place 7 R Barbara Parker Hervey* R Gina Parker Court of Criminal Appeals judge, Place 8 R Lee Finley R Michelle Slaughter*

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Federal election U.S. President R Ryan L. Binkley R Chris Christie R Ron DeSantis R Nikki Haley R Asa Hutchinson

R Vivek Ramaswamy R David Stuckenberg R Donald J. Trump D Joseph R. Biden, Jr.* D Gabriel A. Cornejo D Star Locke D Frankie Lozada D Armando “Mando” Perez-Serrato

D Dean Phillips D Cenk Uygur D Marianne Williamson State elections U.S. Senator R Ted Cruz* R Holland “Redd” Gibson R R.E. “Rufus” Lopez D A. “Robert” Hassan D Carl Oscar Sherman D Colin Allred D Heli Rodriguez Prilliman D Mark Gonzalez D Meri Gomez D Roland Gutierrez

Local elections Texas Senate, District 30 R Cody Clark R Carrie De Moor R Brent Hagenbuch

R Jace Yarbrough D Michael Braxton D Dale Frey D Matthew McGhee Texas House of Representatives, District 65 R Mitch Little R Kronda Thimesch*

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Education

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PISD continues process that could close schools

campuses. ... Decisions haven’t been made because we’re still doing the work.” PISD officials are looking to restructure or consolidate schools largely due to declining enrollment. The district’s enrollment has consistently declined since its peak at 55,700 in 2012, and it currently stands at 47,800 students. PISD’s website notes rising home prices, growth in northern districts and decreasing birth rates as some reasons for declining enrollment. The district formed an advisory committee to conduct research on “building and property efficiencies” in September, and is holding several community meetings to gather feedback.

Plano ISD officials are still working through the process of evaluating building efficiencies per an update provided to the district board of trustees Johnny Hill, PISD deputy superintendent for business and employee services, gave a presentation on the district’s long-range planning efforts to the board of trustees. Hill’s presentation highlighted the long-range facility planning webpage, which features answers to many frequently asked questions, presentations, data and more. Hill added there is no list of schools the district may look to close. “Everyone’s all in on having a very thorough process,” Hill said. “We’re looking at all of our

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Transportation

BY MICHAEL CROUCHLEY & COLBY FARR

Portion of Hillcrest Road to close for a year Ocials have closed a portion of Hillcrest Road beginning Jan. 25 for construction on the Dallas Area Rapid Transit’s Silver Line project. The gist During the closure, crews will construct a grade-separated rail crossing at Hillcrest. There will be no access to Hillcrest Road between McCal- lum Boulevard and Wester Way during the project. Detours will direct trac to Coit Road on the east and Preston Road on the west. Access will be limited from McKamy Boulevard. Dallas Fire-Res- cue and Dallas police will have emergency access at several locations across the construction site. Learn more DART ocials have been in regular contact with city and school district ocials in Plano and Richardson. Hillcrest Road is located near Dallas’

Downtown Plano projects to nish

Multiple road projects in downtown Plano are wrapping up work in February. The details Two separate projects on 14th Street nished construction on Feb. 2, Plano Community Investment Project Engineering Manager Clay Lipscomb said. The rst of which, on the corner of 14th Street and Shiloh Road, included pavement and utility improvements. Work also concluded on utility improve- ments on the stretch of 14th Street from Jupiter Road to Municipal Avenue. Construction is also set to nish on the section of 10th Street from N Avenue to Jupiter Road. Crews are nishing up water line installation and pavement repair, with work estimated to be completed on Feb. 23.

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Real estate

Three areas in Plano reported median home price increases of more than 18% compared to last year. The 75075 ZIP code area saw a decrease of more than 26%. Residential market data

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News

BY MICHAEL CROUCHLEY & CONNOR PITTMAN

City debuts retail revitalization program Plano sta could soon have additional eco- nomic tools aimed at improving retail centers within the city at its disposal. Director of Special Projects Peter Braster presented a draft retail revitalization program policy to Plano City Council during its Jan. 22 meeting. During the meeting, council members were receptive to the addition of the economic incentives. The overview Braster said the goal of the program, which was originally presented in October, was to provide support to struggling retail centers and help complement eorts by property owners and management companies. If adopted, city sta would likely look to provide a city contribution of around 10% of the total reinvestment in the property, he added.

Plano commission OKs mall redevelopment Plans to proceed with the redevelopment of The Shops at Willow Bend in Plano, located along West Park Boulevard and the Dallas North Tollway, appear to be moving forward. The Plano Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously voted to recommend approval of a rezoning request to rescind several specic-use permits and approve a concept plan during its Jan. 16 meeting after tabling consideration at the applicant’s request in December. The specic-use permits likely to be rescinded pertained to the use of private clubs, and car leasing and rental. The overview With the recommendation for approval, Dallas-based developer Centennial plans to demolish up to 530,000 square feet of the existing Shops at Willow Bend while maintaining around 400,000 square feet. The elements that

City pursues lobbyist for hotel funding Plano City Council approved an 18-month contract with BTA Professional Service LLC during its Jan. 8 meeting that would hire a lobbyist to advocate for Plano’s inclusion on a bill that would allow additional public nancing for a qualied hotel project. The contract is worth $126,300 over its term. What you need to know Director of Policy and Government Relations Andrew Fortune said during the meeting that sta have been working to identify suitable projects for the nancing tool. Fortune said no specic project has been identied for use of the qualied hotel projects funding. City sta previously briefed council on the potential for use with the Plano Event Center hotel.

There are nine types of grants outlined in the draft policy: Retail revitalization grant options • Location grants • Lease buy-downs • Facade improvement • Demolition • Landscaping • Lighting • Signage • Paving and utilities • Neighborhood pedestrian connections

"It has been an honor to serve the students, coaches and families of Plano ISD... I am excited about what the future holds for this great district."

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The Shops at Willow Bend redevelopment is only waiting on approval from Plano City Council.

According to city documents, a previous revitalization eort in 2018 that resulted in the development of Green Vine Market utilized a city contribution of $500,000 while the developer spent $4.5 million. Per the documents, the value of the property has doubled over four years. “It’s not to pay for everything, but it’s meant to augment and push them higher,” Braster said. Braster said applicants for the program would go through the normal economic incentive pro- cess that includes a city sta committee review, impact analysis, council brieng and council approval.

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will remain include Macy’s, Dillard’s, Neiman Marcus, restaurants in The District at Willow Bend, parking structures and two retail sites. “[The plan] is to maintain as much of the exist- ing Shops at Willow Bend that we can maintain and deliver it in a way that works for the next 50 years,” Centennial CEO Steve Levin said. According to city documents, proposed rede- velopment includes mid-rise residential, oce space, a hotel and open space.

Plano ISD Director of Athletics Je Smith has left for the same role at Prosper ISD. In a nutshell Smith served as Plano ISD’s athletic director for four years. Smith was hired from Prosper ISD in February 2020, where he previously served as assistant athletic director.

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Road rehab

BY MICHAEL CROUCHLEY & CONNOR PITTMAN

What you need to know

while trying to mitigate traffic impacts by closing off one lane at a time. She said the asphalt overlay is a durable solution for the roadway with a lifespan of between 15 and 20 years. The city began using asphalt overlays to repair segments of the road in 2017, and officials said they have noticed better results compared to conventional concrete repairs. “We have not seen any major concrete failures in our asphalt overlay areas,” Jones said.

It is more efficient to replace the water main before construction, Thornhill said, because it saves taxpayers money. “We’re trying to be proactive and get it replaced before we do the major improvements to the roadway so we don’t have to be out there in a couple of years and replace the water line,” Thornhill said. Jones said the asphalt overlay process is a more efficient way to extend Parker Road’s lifespan

City staff project the total cost of the project to be around $20 million, which is funded through general obligation bonds and the water fund. The water main replacement is necessary, Director of Engineering Caleb Thornhill said, because there is an old cast iron water pipe under Parker Road that needs to be replaced with PVC pipe. In some areas, pavement along Parker Road is up to 40 years old, and the cast iron water main is nearly 50.

The Parker Road construction is estimated to cost around $20 million in total. Project scope

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Water main replacement: about $4.7 million

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East pavement repair and asphalt: about $8.27 million

West pavement repair and asphalt: about $5.93 million

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What’s next

Zooming in

The extensive construction on Parker Road has led to several complications for drivers. From July 5-Jan. 25, the city received 86 claims for vehicle damage caused by the construction on Parker Road, with 68 of those claims being filed in January. The uptick in claims was caused by the combination of work on the water main and increased awareness of the city’s claim program, a city representative said. Gary Hirsch, owner of Hirsch’s Meats on the corner of Parker Road and Alma Drive, said he sees the effects daily. Parker Road has always had traffic due to its central location in the city, Hirsch said, and the construction is adding further to his customers’ commute. “We’re all frustrated, especially since [the construction] was happening over the holidays,” he said. “I hear [customers] in here grumbling about the construction, and I understand the frustration.” Hirsch said he has constantly had to adapt over the 30 years his business has been in Plano. But between the weather and ongoing construction, he

said his business had some of its “slowest days” at the start of this year. “We’ve seen traffic backed up all the way down the street,” he said. “I know some people may not make that extra trip to come here because they don’t want to put up with that.”

Thornhill said the water main replacement is scheduled to be complete in July and could last as long as 50 years. Jones said crews are continuing work on asphalt overlays between Country Place Drive and the eastern city limits, and between the western city limits and Willow Bend Drive. Overlays between Custer Road and Independence Parkway will begin after the water main installation. However, the Parker Road project will likely be completed in 2027 because asphalt overlays can only be installed when the road temperature is at least 60 degrees Fahrenheit, Jones said. Plano drivers, including Hirsch, are looking forward to seeing that progress take shape. “We have to tolerate it, and hopefully come springtime, it will be a beautiful road,” he said.

Parker Road is one of the highest traffic roads in Plano. Trips per day

Between Custer Road and eastern city limits :

35,200

Between Custer Road and western city limits : 31,500

Drivers who experienced vehicle damage as a result of the Parker Road construction can file a claim with the city. More information can be found online.

SOURCE: CITY OF PLANO, PLANO ISD/COMMUNITY IMPACT

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Events

BY KAREN CHANEY

African American spirituals. • Feb. 24, 7:30 p.m. • $10.50-$21 • Christ United Methodist Church, 3101 Coit Road, Plano • www.planocivicchorus.org Empty Bowls 2024 In addition to selecting a handcrafted bowl from a local artisan, according to the event website, attendees will sample bowl-friendly fare prepared by talented chefs and restaurants, featuring chef Dan Landsberg. • Feb. 29, 6-9 p.m. • $100 • North Texas Food Bank’s Perot Family Campus, 3677 Mapleshade Lane, Plano • www.ntfb.org/emptybowl

February

Second House Players Presents Bill W. and Dr. Bob

This is a critically acclaimed play that was performed off-Broadway in 2007. It tells the story of two men, Bill Wilson and Dr. Bob Smith, who pioneered Alcoholics Anonymous and their wives who founded Al-Anon. • Feb. 23-24, 7:30 p.m.; Feb. 25, 2 p.m. • $20 Egg Tempera Painting Eggstravaganza Plano Library is sponsoring this event where participants will learn the history behind egg tempera painting and express their artistic side by making their own tempera painted egg. Participants are encouraged to arrive 30 minutes early to get a ticket for the event. • Feb. 24, 3-4 p.m. • Free • Haggard Library, 2501 Coit Road, Plano • www.plano.gov/9/library Plano Civic Chorus Presents Lift Every Voice This concert celebrates nonidiomatic choral music by African American composers and arrangements of • Cox Playhouse, 1517 H Ave., Plano • www.plano.gov/1069/cox-playhouse

An Evening with Hector Guzman and Friends The symphony will perform Concertino for Organ and Orchestra, and will also include performances by the three winners of the PSO’s annual Collin County Young Artist Competition. • March 16, 8 p.m. • $27-$76 standard tickets; $10 student tickets • Christ United Methodist Church, 3101 Coit Road, Plano • www.planosymphony.org

March

Model Train Exhibit Harrington Library will be the site of a narrow gauge model train exhibit provided by Spring Creek Model Railroad Club. According to their website, the club

models many eras. • March 17, 1-4 p.m. • Free • Harrington Library, 1501 18th St., Plano • www.plano.gov/9/library

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Education Private School Guide

BY MICHAEL CROUCHLEY

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• 3600 K Ave. • www.goodtreeacademy.org

• 6801 W. Park Blvd. • www.prestonwoodchristian.org

Plano

Archgate Montessori Type: Montessori Grades served: 14 months-eighth grade Extracurricular activities: language instruction, athletics, yoga, music, ceramics, robotics, chess, ballet Enrollment: 200

Great Lakes Academy Type: traditional Grades served: 4-12 Extracurricular activities: athletics, school clubs Enrollment: 100 Tuition: $18,600-$20,700 annually • 6000 Custer Road, Bldg. 7 • www.greatlakesacademy.com John Paul II High School Type: religious-based Grades served: 9-12 Religious orientation: Catholic Extracurricular activities: athletics, school clubs, fine arts, chess, robotics Enrollment: 710 Tuition: $24,000 annually • 900 Coit Road • www.johnpauliihs.org New Hope Christian Academy Type: religious-based Grades served: 6 weeks-ninth grade Religious orientation: Christian Extracurricular activities: arts and music, band, dance, theater Enrollment: 150 Tuition: $12,845-14,500 annually

Prince of Peace Catholic School Type: religious-based Grades served: K-8 Religious orientation: Catholic Extracurricular activities: athletics, fine arts, school clubs Enrollment: 769 Tuition: $7,150-$13,800 annually • 5100 W. Plano Parkway • www.popschool.net

Tuition: not provided • 4660 Legacy Drive • www.archgatemontessori.org

Coram Deo Academy Type: religious-based Grades served: pre-K-12 Religious orientation: Christian Extracurricular activities: athletics, fine arts Enrollment: 571 Tuition: $6,075-$13,030 annually • 9645 Independence Parkway, Plano • www.coramdeoacademy.org

Spring Creek Academy Type: traditional Grades served: 1-12

Extracurricular activities: student council, National Honor Society, high school basketball Enrollment: 106 Tuition: $8,900-$11,000 annually • 6000 Custer Road, Bldg. 5 • www.springcreekacademy.com St. Mark Catholic School Type: religious-based Grades served: pre-K-8 Religious orientation: Catholic Extracurricular activities: athletics, fine arts, karate, robotics/coding, school clubs, student council Enrollment: 515 Tuition: $9,575-$13,150 annually

The Einstein School Type: traditional Grades served: 5-12

Extracurricular activities: arts programs, intramural sports, stock market club, games club, chess club Enrollment: 210

Tuition: $15,000 annually • 4011 W. Plano Parkway • www.theeinsteinschoolplano.com Faith Lutheran School Type: religious-based Grades served: pre-K-12 Religious orientation: Lutheran

• 5170 Village Creek Drive • www.explorenewhope.org

• 1201 Alma Drive • www.stmcs.net

North Texas Performing Arts Academy Conservatory Type: traditional Grades served: 6-12 Extracurricular activities: productions outside of classes, show choir Enrollment: 75 Tuition: $650 monthly • 6121 W. Park Blvd., Ste. B216 • www.northtexasperformingarts.org

St. Timothy Christian Academy Type: religious-based Grades served: K-12 Religious orientation: Christian Extracurricular activities: none Enrollment: 40 Tuition: $25,150-$26,500 annually

Extracurricular activities: athletics, academic competitions, fine arts, spelling bee, talent show Enrollment: 157 Tuition: $4,120-$11,540 annually • 1701 E. Park Blvd., Plano • www.flsplano.org Fusion Academy Plano Type: traditional Grades served: 6-12 Extracurricular activities: campus activities, school clubs Enrollment: 100 Tuition: $3,980-$4,613 per class (annually) • 2400 Dallas Parkway, Ste. 180 • www.fusionacademy.com Good Tree Academy Type: Montessori, religious-based Grades served: K-12 Religious orientation: Muslim Extracurricular activities: after-school clubs, athletics, spelling bee, science fair Enrollment: 298 Tuition: $5,650-$8,700 annually

• 6801 W. Park Blvd. • www.staplano.org

Pebblecreek Montessori Type: Montessori Grades served: 2 months-12 years Extracurricular activities: none Enrollment: 56 Tuition: $1,373-$1,443monthly • 8104 Coit Road • www.pebblecreekmontessori.org

Wind Rose Academy Type: Traditional Grades served: ages 4 and up Extracurricular activities: art therapy, music therapy, vocational training program Enrollment: 30

Tuition: Individualized • 1717 W. Plano Parkway • www.windroseacademytx.org

Prestonwood Christian Academy Type: religious-based Grades served: pre-K-12 Religious orientation: Christian Extracurricular activities: athletics, fine arts Enrollment: 2,000 Tuition: $7,520-$26,810 annually

This list is not comprehensive.

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