How to Find an Affordable MRI

MRIs (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) can help detect a variety of health issues and if your doctor recommends getting one, you probably should. Sadly, these tests can be really expensive. Here are some tips to help you save money and still get the MRI you ne...

Secure a Place at PPD’s Upcoming Active Shooter Training

Hardly a month goes by anymore without news of yet another violent attack in a mall, school or church. The Plano Police Department (PPD) again presents in-person training, Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events (CRASE), in June to teach survival strat...

WOW an Audience by Improving Your Public Speaking Skills

Whether you are a seasoned public speaker or prefer an introductory class, Dr. Ben Voth will guide you to better presentations. Choose the course that fits your current level of expertise and comfort when speaking in public. Facilitated by Dr. Ben Voth, S...

Take A Refreshing Lap Around the New Oak Point Outdoor Pool

You’ve waited and wondered, and now the waves will flow as the new outdoor aquatic facility at Oak Point Recreation Center opens. Parks and Recreation officially welcomes the public to enjoy the expanded pool features with a special grand RE-ope...

Looking…for Owners of Homes Built Before 1975

Plano wants to document buildings and sites of historical significance using the 2023 Heritage Resource Survey. The focus is on homes and structures built before 1975 along with neighborhoods and city blocks platted between 1970 and 1975. Project consulta...

Express Your “Picklebility” Soon at Plano Sports Authority (PSA)

More pickleball courts are in Plano’s future due to a new partnership between Parks and Recreation and Plano Sports Authority (PSA). This fast-paced racket sport (ironically played with a paddle, not a racket) will soon have six extra courts to satisfy th...

Check Out 2023 Employee Appreciation Week Results

This year’s Employee Appreciation Week (EAW) festivities were just what it should be, memorable and loads of fun. The annual picnic possessed all of the necessary elements – good people, good food and plenty to be thankful for! It&...

Vending Machine Snack Prices Increase at City Facilities

Prepare to pay a little more to enjoy those crunchy Cheetos and fizzy Diet Cokes. The snack and beverage machines in City facilities belong to a local vending company.  The Purchasing department received and approved an across-the-board price inc...

CUS Motivates Staff with EAW-Inspired Customer Service Bingo Game

The Customer & Utility Services (CUS) team recently participated in a department Customer Service BINGO Competition during Employee Appreciation Week. Staff checked bingo spaces when they assisted customers with specific services such as creating an o...

Parks and Recreation Still Needs Lifeguards to Pull off Summer Season

With the summer season fastly approaching, Plano Parks and Recreation (PARD) is working hard to fill important lifeguard positions at our pools. Patrons can expect to see restricted hours at their favorite pool if these positions are not filled soon. If y...

Remember, All City Outdoor Pools Open on May 27

With temperatures and humidity on the rise, news of more pools opening comes not a minute too soon! Plan to beat the heat with a dip in one of the City’s outdoor pools when they officially open for the season on Saturday, May 27. 

Get summer recre...

Plano Police Promotes McPherson to Detention Manager

On May 8 Reginald “Reggie” McPherson officially became the City Jail’s new detention manager. Plano Police Chief Ed Drain formally presented the certificate of promotion in the Toler Room along with family and coworkers.

Reggi...

Parking at Municipal Center Can Accommodate Everyone

Depending on the hour of the day, parking at Plano Municipal Center is at a premium and often means employees end up in the North 40. The Municipal Center parking lot has many spots designated for specific kinds of vehicles. As with most parking lots, som...

Active Shooter: Learn the Best Ways to Respond and Survive

Plano Police, Public Safety Communications and Plano Fire-Rescue have an informative Active Shooter Awareness presentation. It helps you to know what your options are in the event of an active shooter situation. Remember “Run, Hide, Fight?”

The 2-hour trai...

Allow ComPsych’s EAP to Counsel You through Difficulties

In the wake of recent violent acts that seem to be hitting closer to home, you may want to talk about how you feel. Help is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week through the City’s Employee Assistance Program (EAP), ComPsych. This benefit offe...

Plano Admins Let Their LIGHT Shine Through SERVICE

You don’t need science to back up one simple truth – sincere smiles, warm hugs and genuine greetings can brighten a person’s day. Throw in some good food and sweet tea, and you’ve described the Plano 2023 Administra...

Appreciate Your Veteran’s Service with a Plano Brick of Honor

Make this Memorial Day observance extra special by remembering a Plano veteran in a public and permanent way. Order a Plano Brick of Honor that will be installed in Donor Recognition Plaza at Memorial Park. Plano City Council approved funding (2021) to cr...

Get the Inside Scoop on New Developments and Plano 150

In the May episode of the Inside Plano podcast, special projects, current developments and market forecast for 2023 are the conversation. Hosts Shannah Hayley and Steve Stoler welcome the City's Special Projects Director Peter Braster and Economic Develop...

Getting Married, Divorced or Having a Child? Benefit Changes are Required.

Marrying, divorcing or adding a child are qualifying life events (QLE) that require changes to your benefits. 

Employees enrolled in benefit coverage cannot change or cancel participation in the plan except during Open Enrollment or in the event o...

Create Your Own DE-stress Zone – at Home and Work

April is Stress Awareness Month, so let’s focus on some easy, cheap (even free) ways to help navigate those stressful moments.

Consider these life modifications:

1. De-stress your environment – alter your area with small, subtle changes. St...

Help Human Resources Serve You Better

Human Resources (HR) serves as a partner to departments within the organization to provide guidance, advice, support and recommendations to all employees.

One of HR’s roles is to assist supervisors attract and retain quality employees. This is achieved thr...

Get the Facts about Your TMRS Investments – Webinars are FREE

Want to learn more about TMRS (Texas Municipal Retirement System) and what’s in it for you?  Register for a webinar with TMRS’ Education Team to cover everything you need to know about your TMRS benefits and plan basics. View the schedule and res...

Use FMLASource to Track Intermittent Absences

Team Plano Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) requests are now processed through FMLASource. A ComPsych Corporation company, FMLASource specializes in reviewing, approving and tracking FMLA leave. Outsourcing this service includes Americans with Disabili...

Understand Your Benefits – Prescriptions and Prior-Authorization

Having a good health plan is of no use if you don’t understand the plan's features when it’s really important. Take time to know more about the City’s health coverage. In the meantime, let’s delve into pres...

Reset Your Breath, Body and Mind in Skila’s New Movement Class

Join Skila Ramirez in-person or online for NEW sessions at the Municipal Center each Wednesday beginning April 5! In her Total Body Reset classes, you’ll stretch every muscle and leave feeling refreshed and relaxed. 

12 - 12:30 pmBuildin...

Is it Time to Update Your Email Signature?

Make time to refresh your email signature using the City’s standardized template for all employees. Note, the signature looks very much the same for all Outlook users, except for the “years of service” area.

It’s ver...

Take Care of the Ones You Love: Update Your Beneficiary Info

Designating a beneficiary for your life insurance and retirement savings accounts is critical! Ensure these benefits are paid to the person or persons you choose in the event of your death. Avoid legal disputes over money, by naming a benefits recipient o...

Take a Culinary Trip with a Taste of Plano Foodie Pass

Enjoy delectable first bites and spoonfuls of the best that the City has to offer and earn benefits along the way. Visit Plano has a FREE and limited-time Taste of Plano Foodie Pass from now through September 30. 

Rack up points for going to parti...

Get the Care You Need – at the Right Time, the Right Way, the Right Place

Have you ever needed medical care, but weren’t familiar with all of the features and options of your health benefits? Medical care needs are different and choosing the best place for treatment differs. Here’s what you should remember when deciding the rig...

Use Nurse Care Management When You Need it the Most

If you or your insured dependents are being overwhelmed by lots of health issues or if you’re in the hospital at a high rate, Communitas can help. This nurse care management service helps organize and determine a plan for your care!

Our Communitas team of ...

Protect Yourself from Surprise Billing – Things You NEED to Know

Consider this: If you need a medical procedure done, do your due diligence to ensure the doctor and facility are in-network. You move forward with the procedure thinking all is okay. Weeks later the bill arrives indicating you owe thousands of dollars mor...

Finding an In-Network Provider is Easy with WebTPA

When it comes to understanding the City’s health insurance plan, it’s important to know the differences between an in-network and out-of-network provider. Considering “total cost” and “your cost” are major factors to consider when selecting providers. Web...

Understand How Your Pharmacy Benefits Work

When enrolled in the City’s medical plan, you automatically have prescription drug coverage through SouthernScripts, our pharmacy benefit manager. 

The annual deductible is $100 per individual or family. This is the amount of money you p...

DART Extends Discount GoPass Tap Card Pilot Program through 2024

Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) has extended the Discount GoPass Tap Card pilot program through December 31, 2024. This program provides riders using any one of nine support assistance programs with a 50% discount on the regular price of a DART local pas...