Featured image: Asiafest 2024! May 4 Photo by Emilee Prado MAY  3SEUSSICAL KIDSFriday, 7 P.M., Genesis Children’s Theatre, 3100 Independence Parkway, $18 A musical comedy based on the stories of Dr. Seuss. MAY 4ASIAFEST 2024Saturday, Haggard Park, 901 E 15TH Street The 20TH annual celebration of Asian American heritage in Downtown Plano. MAY 5KHYI’S BATTLE OF THE BALLADEERSSunday, 3 P.M., Mccall Plaza, 998 East 15TH Street KHYI 95.3 The Range is coming to Downtown Plano seeking new musical talent. MAY  11HELLO KITTY CAFE TRUCK 2024Saturday, 10 A.M., The Shops At Willow Bend, 6121 W P ..read more

So your house was built in the late ‘90s or early 2000s and it’s missing some character. Sure, you can overhaul the place and add some color to minimize the millennial gray, but what about those little rooms? The half-baths and the doors on doors hiding away all of the small spaces in your home? Nicole Arnold Interiors and Kim Pickering found a twofold solution to just that — open it up and then brighten it. The Pickerings are a fun couple, everyone says. And their house fits their personality. The Pickerings found Arnold  through advice from a neighbor. Half of the houses on the block ei ..read more

Brad Holley does not take life too seriously. Even now, despite winning the Million Dollar Pool Design Challenge in his second year attempting the competition, Holley says he never saw himself as a designer. The Million Dollar Pool Design Challenge brings together pool designers from around the globe to design hypothetical pools according to a theme — with zero budget constraints. The designs are then judged by a panel of seasoned designers. Brad Holley likes to have fun with his initial pool sketches as he balances the client’s dreams and the outdoor design. Photo by Yuvie Styles Plano’s own ..read more

The City of Plano is introducing an all-electric trash collection truck on Thursday, boasting becoming the first city in North Texas to implement a truck of its kind. The truck can serve 1,100 homes on a single charge, according to a news release. The implementation of the new truck aims to support environmental goals by eliminating emissions and reducing operational costs traditionally spent on fuel and maintenance. The electric trash collection vehicle will be officially introduced at a press conference at 10 a.m. on Thursday. According to AmpControl, electric garbage trucks do not contribut ..read more

The Local Good Coffee Co., a locally brewed coffee and food joint with pickleball courts and an event space, celebrated a grand opening last week. The grand opening brought over 600 people. including Coffee Co. director Ashley Khastehdel and Plano City Council member Julie Holmer. The coffee shop is part of The Local Good Collective, a coalition of for-profit and nonprofit organizations created by Chase Oaks Church that offers a myriad of community services. The Local Good Coffee Co. is located at 201 Legacy Drive. CORRECTION: This story has been corrected from its original version which ..read more

Collective Health, an employee benefits platform with integrated member advocacy and clinical navigation, opened a Plano office today. According to a news release, the office will serve as a hub for the company’s bilingual customer and member experience team. The new office is looking to hire over 50 new employees to its customer service experience team in Plano by the end of the year. “We are delighted to bring new opportunities, investment, and support to our growing client base in Texas,” said Ali Diab, CEO and co-founder of Collective Health. “This expansion allows us to continue our commi ..read more

The North Texas Food Bank announced today the formation of the Nakayoshi Initiative, a cultural affinity group focused on the resources and contributions of the Japanese community. The group celebrated its founding earlier this month with State Senator Nathan Johnson, Plano Mayor JOhn Muns, NiHao Food Bank Initiative founder James Huang, HungerMitao founders Raj and Anna Asava and Dr. Sam Shichijo, the honorary consul of Japan in Dallas who is spearheading the Nakayoshi Initiative. “The North Texas Food Bank is excited about the formation of the Nakayoshi Initiative and so grateful for the com ..read more

Photo courtesy of Dallas Cotillion Club. The Dallas Cotillion Club presents its 80th Anniversary VIP Cocktail Party, Gala, and Silent Auction with a Lavender Haze theme. The beneficiary of this year’s event is the Genesis Women’s Shelter, a non-profit aimed at supporting women and children who have experienced domestic violence. Sign up for our newsletter * indicates required Email Address * For eight decades, women from the Dallas Cotillion Club have helped the community through service and endorsing local charities and non-profit organizations in the DFW area. Over the years, the Dallas ..read more

Plano Independent School District (PISD) announced today that former Highland Park ISD athletic director Lonnie Jordan has been appointed athletic director for Plano ISD, replacing Jeff Smith, who announced earlier this year that he was returning to Prosper ISD. “We are excited to welcome Lonnie Jordan to the Plano ISD family as our new Athletic Director,” said Superintendent of Schools Theresa Williams. “He is known for his commitment to student success and his experience as a coach and mentor makes him an ideal candidate to lead Plano ISD’s athletics programs and support the development of o ..read more

Frito-Lay headquarters are serving as a halfway point in Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation’s Rolling Remembrance event, which will feature a 14,000-mile-long American flag relay in support of those who have lost a parent in the line of duty. “Approximately 25,000 children have lost a parent in military service over the last 35 years. Many surviving families struggle to make ends meet with 52% of surviving spouses making less than $50,000 per year according to the Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation,” a news release said. “With no central repository of information from which to find the ..read more