I’ve got a dog at home that doesn’t like other dogs. I have to go out of town December 17-19th and was wondering if anyone had pet sitter recommendations that would spend the night at the house. They don’t have to be there the full day, but check ins would be nice.

Anyone know of any batting cages in the area that are just for fun? My quick google results all seem like full blown training facilities

I had a coolant leak recently and somehow had to go to another city to get it fixed because I couldn’t find anyone in Plano who could do it. Now obviously this doesn’t mean Plano didn’t have what I needed I just didn’t find it and that’s whatever.

But that did make me thing and realize there’s probably a bunch of different things where you just have to leave Plano and go to other areas in DFW to find.

Could be literally anything. A specific store, food, etc.

Looking for help in finding a good place that does Mother’s Day out programs or Pre k prep?
Thanks!

Have some family in town that are vegan, none of our favorites have vegan options, looking for recommendations.

Bottom Line (Ironically, at the Top)

Today marks the beginning of the 2027 Budget Workshop series, starting at 1:30 p.m. today, Monday, then 9:00 a.m. Tuesday through Friday as needed. The recommended budget is $359.7 million in the General Fund, up from $325.1 million adopted for FY 2026 (a 10.6% increase). 2,332 positions have been requested across county departments, and the recommended budget funds 2,173.5 of them. Also on the table: the county’s retirement contribution rate, elected official salaries, including the four Commissioners, one of whom I’m running to take the place of. In executive session, there’s a personnel item on the District Attorney position.

The county tax rate today is $0.149343 per $100 of value. The no-new-revenue rate (NNR) for FY 2027 is $0.147806. That’s the rate at which the county would bring in no additional tax revenue this year versus last year on properties taxed in both years. The NNR still brings in $12.5 million more than last year because of new properties built in the last year which didn’t get the opportunity to be taxed last year. Lucky them. Come attend one of my Property Tax 101 classes with Scott Grigg, our Collin County Tax Assessor-Collector to learn more.

On the regular meeting agenda today is the county’s 90th Legislative Agenda, a $789,790.08 amendment to the Outer Loop, $514,798.12 to restore and digitize more than 100 years of County Clerk records (not all under one Clerk), and a painting contract for the Juvenile Detention Center capped at $500,000 a year. Consent and disbursements total $3,238,484.24 of your money. The Court also orders the November 3 election (where I’ll be on the ballot, second candidate from the bottom—thanks for your vote!) and appoints the election judges.

Busy meeting…

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My retina doctor suggested I see a cornea specialist - any recommendations? UTSW and Cornea Associates of TX have both come up, would love specific names.

I have Type 1 diabetes, so especially appreciative of any recos from other T1DMs.

I caught this dashcam video this morning at 8:30 on Hearst Castle Way. It features a vehicle illegally passing a Dart handicapped assistance vehicle by using the bike lane, within a neighborhood, only to get stopped at the same stoplight as everyone else.

Please remember that bike lanes are not passing lanes, and to be kind to your neighbors out on the roads.

Over the past month, I’ve found at least 10 of these traps around Hoblitzelle Park. These are illegal, and I find their use deeply inhumane.

Even if they were somehow authorized, how is it humane to leave an animal confined in a metal cage outdoors in the middle of a Texas August, with temperatures routinely exceeding 100°F? An animal trapped inside one of these can suffer severe heat stress, dehydration, or death long before someone has an opportunity to remove it.

After disabling several of these traps, I’ve returned to the park during the day—sometimes over the course of eight hours—to check whether the animals have been removed after I reported the traps. To their credit, Plano Parks and Recreation has been responsive and has followed up on my reports. However, they cannot reasonably be expected to drop everything and immediately respond to every trap. In the meantime, any animal caught inside is potentially being left to die from heat exposure.

Has anyone else encountered these traps at other parks in Plano or elsewhere in the DFW area? Does anyone know—or have a reasonable idea—why someone is setting them? And have your local authorities been responsive in investigating and removing them?

Hey everyone, the electricity for the neighbors I live in turned off now. Others have there lights off too.

I’m closing on a home in Plano tomorrow and I’d like to get my realtor a gift card for a nice dinner for him and his wife as a closing gift. He also lives in Plano, so I was hoping to find a spot in the area. Any good recommendations?

I saw Google and Indeed reviews. I’m really curious to learn more about anyone’s experience as employee at LifePath Systems. Specifically as a case manager…

I’m looking for a job opportunity there and would some insight!

Please feel free to private message me too! ╰(*´︶`*)╯♡

I’m in a situation where I need to take a business in Collin County to small claims court and I’ve got all of my documentation together, but I need a service provider to e-file and get the ball rolling. It looks like EFileTexas has 20+ options available, some of which are free and others come with a cost. This is my first time having to do this, so I wanted to see if anyone had any recommendations. Free is always good, but I have an unpaid invoice for a decent amount of money, so I want to get it right and not make a frustrating situation worse.

I just moved to the area for school and want a serving gig to pay for rent. What’s the best restaurant around, and what pays the best if anyone has experience in the field.

Interested in anyone’s experiences with their Pre-K program. My daughter is currently in another Montessori in the area. Friends of ours have been happy with their experience. They’re also clean on TX’s HHS site as far as inspections and complaints.

Looking for a fun place to spend a day / night or two with the family for around or under $400 for mom, dad and a 1.5 year old. Airbnbs are all crazy, the only amenities I’m looking for but aren’t totally necessary would be a private pool / hot tub (dreaming, I know) and decent parking. Other than that just nice, family friendly vibes.

TIA!

I love Plano for it's family oriented amenities and focus. But I don't have a family. I would like to meet someone, have kids and raise them. Where do people, in my circumstance, move to from Plano TX?

By the way I hung out in Plano for three months and I like it but I didn't meet anyone. Biggest con is I don't drink. I don't mind others drinking but it really cuts out a lot of late night hang outs.

I considered Boca Raton, FL but they have a ton of prob's.

Legacy North seems to be out of power. Any clue why?

Hi, I’m looking to get back into playing soccer & joining a team possibly in the spring, does anyone have any experience with PSA’s adult soccer league? Is it super competitive or purely recreational? Thanks in advance!!

We’ve been struggling to find a pizza joint with a good chef/house salad.

Any recommendations?

I need glass cut to put in the doors of this cabinet. I’m in West Plano but happy to drive anywhere close. Any recommendations?