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The City of Plano Ranks Third Among Texas City Employers on Forbes' List

Forbes' 2026 Best Employers By State survey of 245,000 workers puts the city government third among Texas cities and 72nd among all Texas employers.

Quincy QuillAugust 14, 20261 min read

Community & Events

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Plano Native Army Soldier Helps Rescue 21 Trapped Bus Passengers in South Korea

Spc. Karan Sharma, a U.S. Army soldier from Plano, assisted in freeing 21 passengers after their tour bus overturned on a wet road in South Korea while he was on an off-duty visit.

7 days ago

Maman to open Plano café at Legacy East on Aug. 7

Maman will open its Plano café at Legacy East with opening-day promotions, seating for more than 100 guests and North Texas menu items.

8 days ago

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Plano resident Chad Black to lead Cancer Support Community North Texas

Chad Black is set to become CEO of Cancer Support Community North Texas in January 2027.

10 days ago

Crime & Courts

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Plano police ask for help finding missing 18-year-old Jayme White

Plano police issued an endangered missing person alert for 18-year-old Jayme White, who was reported missing Aug. 5.

9 days ago

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Morello responds after Barsoom enters guilty plea in Plano case

Breanna Morello said Harvy Barsoom's guilty plea brings accountability after she criticized Plano police over their handling of her report.

10 days ago

Anna man sentenced in Plano federal court to 248 months in drug, gun case

Pedro Rodriguez, 36, of Anna, was sentenced to 248 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to methamphetamine trafficking and firearms violations.

10 days ago