Rise to the Challenge of December’s Marathon Mania

If you’ve ever thought about running a half-, full- or ultra-marathon, NOW is the time to lace up! Connect4Health (C4H) is sponsoring another self-paced race for employees! The 2022 “Rise to the Challenge” Marathon Mania is f...

Plano’s Focus on Hunger and Homelessness Continues

Neighborhood Services Director Lori Schwarz and community leaders got a City Council nod regarding local hunger and homelessness efforts. Mayor John B. Muns read a proclamation at the November 14 meeting to acknowledge the City’s collaboration w...

Planning Department receives 2 Major Awards for Excellence

Mayor John B. Muns delivered two special honors to the Planning department at the November 14 City Council meeting. Both awards were presented by the Texas Chapter of the American Planning Association (APA).

The first accolade was a Gold Level Award for th...

Get Served and Be of Service at the 2022 Holiday Luncheon

The City of Plano’s leaders are looking forward to serving you a delicious meal at our Team Plano Holiday Luncheon. Join City Manager Mark Israelson and the Executive Team on Thursday, December 1 at the Plano Event Center, 2000 E. Spring Creek P...

Last Chance to Help Volunteers in Plano with Seasonal Giving

Making a meaningful difference in the lives of local families is easily done through programs highlighted by Volunteers in Plano (VIP). Each year, Plano employees connect with local charities to reach people facing unexpected emergencies, unemployment or ...

Be More Aware of Unescorted Municipal Center Guests

Unauthorized people are not allowed beyond the first and second floors of the Municipal Center without visiting the Information Center (formerly the Action Center) desk first. This means only Team Plano employees and contractors with official City of Plan...

Prepare to Be Amazed…Introducing, Percipio by Skillsoft

We are moving away from using Skillsoft’s Skillport for educational courses. By the end of December, you will use the City’s new digital learning platform, Percipio. This new version is more functional and resource-driven with great flexibility and person...

Stay Alert: Lane Closures for K and Municipal Ave. Railroad Crossings

Beginning Monday, November 28, traffic will be reduced to one lane in both directions at the K Avenue and Municipal Avenue railroad crossings. The crossings between 15th Street and Plano Parkway are being changed for the DART Silver Line Rail project. All...

What Holiday Happenings to Attend

Allow your GPS to guide you to some of the most festive displays of the holiday season. No doubt, Plano is the place to be for experiencing true merriment with music, lights, food, art and crafts, a parade and more! 

Plano Holiday MarketSaturday, ...

Take the Half-hour Yoga for Every Body Series on Wednesdays

Gift yourself with 30 minutes of some “me” time and evoke a period of calm and harmony for a change. Skila Ramirez, our in-house Yoga and Meditation guru, is bringing her virtual and in-person Yoga class to the Municipal Center. Severa...

Let’s Talk about Your MONEY HEALTH Over a Free Lunch

While you may not like talking about finances, it is an incredibly important part of our health and wellness! If you’re stressed about finances, it can affect both your personal and work life! The Empowering Financial Wellbeing series helps you ...

Texas Arbor Day Brought Community Together

The first Friday in November is set aside as Texas Arbor Day by the Arbor Day Foundation of America. In honor of Texas Arbor Day, Plano Parks & Recreation partnered with students, parents and faculty from Hedgcoxe Elementary School on Thursday, Novemb...

American Red Cross Honors Chris Alban, a Team Plano Life Saver

Saving a life is cause to celebrate for Parks & Recreation Aquatic Supervisor Chris Alban. An act of heroism while vacationing in Mexico this spring earned him the American Red Cross’ most prestigious honor, the Certificate of Merit. Meagan ...

URISA Recognized Plano for Geospatial Program

The Technology Solutions GIS team has been awarded the Distinguished System Award by the Urban and Regional Information Systems Association (URISA).  Earlier this year, GIS Analyst III Kristina Deitz submitted her team’s work on the Fir...

Water Lawns Once-a-Week During Winter in Plano

Lower temperatures in North Texas generally mean most grasses go dormant and lawns require far less watering. As of November 1, Plano’s 2022-23 Winter Watering Guidelines go into effect. Once-a-week watering is a proactive way to “cons...

Gain Access to Plano Public Library’s Newest Resource - Udemy

Advance your knowledge and skills in numerous topics using just a Plano Public Library (PPL) card! With Udemy, the Library’s new education portal, you can access over 14,000 top-rated courses in technology, business and more. Users may select from topics ...

Prepare for November 1 Water and Rate Increases

Changes are coming to monthly utility bills beginning Tuesday, November 1. Rates are going up for water, sewer and trash collection.

A 9% water and sewer (wastewater) rate increase for residential and commercial customers was adopted during the Oct. 10 Cit...

Make Note of NEW Personnel Action Form Process

Human Resources has converted the paper Personnel Action Form (PAF) to an on-line process in PeopleSoft. The on-line process was rolled out in tiers, with the first release effective July 25, the second release effective August 29 and the final release ef...

Spot the Contributors to High Water Bills Before the Mail Arrives

It can be difficult to know how much water you're using until your bill arrives. Don't be caught by surprise! Learn how to track your water use. An unusually high water bill is most often caused by a leak or change in water use. Some com...

Check Your Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Balances!

You have until December 31, 2022 to use your pledged FSA dollars for 2022 health or dependent care expenses. If you do not use your entire Health Flexible Spending Account amount, up to $570 can roll over into next year’s contribution &ndash...

Watch a Recording of Human Resources’ Pre-Retirement Meeting

Tons of people attended the recent Pre-Retirement Workshops presented by Human Resources staff and other retirement experts. The August 23 - 24 sessions were well attended, but not everyone was able to come.

For your convenience, we recorded an entire work...

Check Out WebTPA's New Cost Estimator Tool to Maximize Health Benefits

New WebTPA transparency search tool is now available for members enrolled in the City of Plano’s medical plan! This feature assists with finding in-network providers, locating facilities and reviewing cost estimates. Use the tool to compare serv...

Request a Replacement ID Badge Online

Accidental loss or damage of your City of Plano identification badge is no laughing matter. Without that 2 x 3.25” bit of plastic, you can be denied access to work spaces, elevators and even the restrooms (after 5 p.m.). Now Human Resources has made getti...

Computer Refresh Project is a Perfect Example of TEAMWORK!

The installation work for our Computer Refresh Project (CRP) is going smoothly! This is largely due to Technology Services’ meticulous planning and to YOU doing the required deployment prep work. Thank you!

The unfamiliar faces of CRP technicians...

Use PlanoCRX. Don’t Pay More for Maintenance Meds.

Did you know that you could be eligible to participate in the PlanoCRX program, which offers certain brand name medications at zero cost?  

PlanoCRX is a voluntary prescription drug mail order option offered through CRX International to eligible e...

Enable the Closed Captioning Feature on Your Zoom Meetings

From now on it’s important to make sure our external Zoom meetings are accessible to all virtual participants. By activating the Closed Captioning feature, meeting and webinar discussions are transcribed during the live sessions. 

Listen as Andrea...

Use Your Nurse Care Manager Resources through Communitas

Should you or an insured family member experience a major illness or injury, the last thing you need is the stress of dealing with doctors and many bills. Consider using one of your benefits, Communitas.  

The services of highly-trained, compassio...

Take Care of Medicare Open Enrollment Before December 7

The Medicare Open Enrollment period ends on Wednesday, December 7 for everyone 65 and older.  During this period, you can sign up or make changes to various aspects of your Medicare coverage.

• You can switch from Original Medicare or a Supplement P...

Get Served and Be of Service at the 2022 Holiday Luncheon

The City of Plano’s leaders are looking forward to serving you a delicious meal at our Team Plano Holiday Luncheon. Join City Manager Mark Israelson and the Executive Team on Thursday, December 1 at the Plano Event Center, 2000 E. Spring Creek P...

Interested in Working at Local Arts Venues and Events?

Plano Parks & Recreation wants to hire around 40 patron services attendants right now. Plano is home to several successful special event facilities like the Courtyard Theater, the Cox Building Playhouse, the Red Tail Pavilion (formerly the Amphitheate...

Stay Alert: Lane Closures for K and Municipal Ave. Railroad Crossings

Beginning Monday, November 28, traffic will be reduced to one lane in both directions at the K Avenue and Municipal Avenue railroad crossings. The crossings between 15th Street and Plano Parkway are being changed for the DART Silver Line Rail project. All...

Tell the Plano Senior Advisory Board What You Think

If you live in Plano and are 55 or older, share your thoughts on city services with the Plano Senior Advisory Board. Provide details about your experiences with activities, services and communications. Also, express any concerns you may have related to ou...

What Holiday Happenings to Attend

Allow your GPS to guide you to some of the most festive displays of the holiday season. No doubt, Plano is the place to be for experiencing true merriment with music, lights, food, art and crafts, a parade and more! 

Plano Holiday MarketSaturday, ...

Water Lawns Once-a-Week During Winter in Plano

Lower temperatures in North Texas generally mean most grasses go dormant and lawns require far less watering. As of November 1, Plano’s 2022-23 Winter Watering Guidelines go into effect. Once-a-week watering is a proactive way to “conserve and protect” th...

See Why November is Busy at the Sam Johnson Recreation Center

Don’t miss out on two very popular events planned to celebrate veterans and Thanksgiving!

Lowdown on Low Vision and Low-Vision DevicesClass will offer a comprehensive overview of what it means to have low vision and available options for individu...

Aetna Medicare Plan Billing Changes from HealthScope to UMR

Retirees on the City’s Aetna Medicare Advantage or Rx Plan, should know your billing administrator is changing their name. Previously, HealthScope collected premium payments for the Aetna Medicare plans. However, they were recently purchased. UM...

Build Support at the Caregiver Circle

Providing care for an aging loved-one takes energy and thought. Find support and resources from the Caregiver Circle, a program presented by the Wellness Center for Older Adults and Plano Public Library. This new program offers information, guidance and s...

Some Dogs are Welcome at Sam Johnson Recreation Center

Dogs make for wonderful companions and are welcome almost everywhere; including the Sam Johnson Recreation Center (SJRC). However, your furry friend must be a registered service animal to enter the Center.

A service animal is any dog that is individually t...

Retirees, Are You Nearing Medicare Eligibility?

There are a few things you need to know before turning 65. If you are a retiree on the City of Plano’s medical, dental or vision plan, your coverage ends on the last day of the month before you turn 65. At 65, you must transition to Med...

Retirement Security Plan (RSP) Recipients Get Cost-of-Living Increase

According to Retirement Security Plan provisions, retirees receiving an RSP pension may be eligible for an annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA). This increase is for retirees who have received benefits for 12 months as of March 31, 2022. 

In ac...

Are You Working Part-time in Retirement….or Plan to?

Did you know that working after retirement can boost your mental, physical and social fitness? Exercise, reading and crossword puzzles may provide the stimulus to help stay fit mentally and physically, but working is also an excellent way to stay engaged....

Use PlanoCRX. Don’t Pay More for Maintenance Meds.

Did you know that you could be eligible to participate in the PlanoCRX program, which offers certain brand name medications at zero cost?  

PlanoCRX is a voluntary prescription drug mail order option offered through CRX International to eligible e...

Use Your Nurse Care Manager Resources through Communitas

Should you or an insured family member experience a major illness or injury, the last thing you need is the stress of dealing with doctors and many bills. Pre-65ers should consider using one of your benefits, Communitas.  

The services of highly-t...

Training & Development: Virtual Courses are Available

Human Resources offers a catalog of virtual training opportunities for all job types and levels. Refer questions to Senior Training Coordinators Tony Beasley or Debbie Speed at 972-941-7339 and 972-941-7217, respectively. 

The offerings below are ...