Deep Dive into Plano’s New Approach to Short-Term Rentals

Short-term rentals have been a subject of discussion for some time in Plano. In late April, Plano’s City Council passed new regulations. In this episode of the Inside Plano podcast, Director of Planning Christina Day shares details about the short-term rentals study and ordinance. Director of Neighborhood Services Curtis Howard lays out how the City will regulate these rentals moving forward.

If you own a short-term rental property, register your property by Thursday, Aug. 1. Visit Plano.gov/STR for more details.

Subscribe to the Inside Plano podcast through your favorite podcast app. Find previous episodes and show notes at InsidePlano.com.

Sign Up for the Back to School Fair

The City of Plano and the Plano Independent School District (Plano ISD) have partnered to provide school supplies to families in need. Register your Plano ISD student for a ticket to receive a backpack full of school supplies.

Back to School Fair

Thursday, Aug. 1, 4-7 pm

Plano Event Center, 2000 E. Spring Creek Pkwy.

Learn about more programs and services from City staff, school district representatives and community organizations onsite. 

If you know of a family who needs a little help, point them to the Plano ISD website.

Cool Off at the TMC Luau

Don’t miss this annual summer tradition of swimming, food and fun at the Tom Muehlenbeck Recreation Center Luau. The fun begins at 5:30 pm and ends at 8:30 pm. The cost of $5 per person and includes a burger, chips, drink and frozen treat (served until 8 pm). Registration closes at 1 pm on July 11. Visit PlanoParks.org to register with activity #67861.

TMC Luau

Thursday, July 11, 5:30-8:30 pm

Tom Muehlenbeck Recreation Center, 5801 W. Parker Rd

Buy a Bag of Books Sale

Ends Sunday, July 14

Haggard Library

2501 Coit Rd. 

Thousands of used books are available for all ages! Sold for $10 per bag, CASH ONLY. Bring exact change, no checks or credit cards. 

Buy books daily when the Library is open with the last bag sold 30 minutes before close. Proceeds go to Friends of the Plano Public Library to benefit our five locations! 

Plan your shopping around a storytime or class.

Play in the Park

Now through Friday, Aug. 2 

9-10 am 

Mondays: Wagon Wheel Park, 6500 Rainier Rd. 

Tuesdays: Willowcreek Park, 2101 Jupiter Rd. 

Wednesdays: Timber Brook Park, 6622 Norwood Ln.  

Thursdays: Bob Woodruff Park North, 2601 San Gabriel Dr. 

Meet up for heart-pumping games and activities, complete with plenty of water and popsicles. Kids and parents of all ages and abilities are welcome.

Battle of the Badges Community Blood Drive 

Now through July 14

multiple City donation sites 

Plano Fire-Rescue and Plano Police are facing off in a challenge to collect blood donations. During the summer, donations dip as people get busy with vacations. It’s also when travel-related accidents increase.  

When you donate, don't forget to cast a vote for Plano Fire-Rescue or Plano Police.

Set an appointment online or call 800-366-2834.

Upcoming Meetings

Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting

Monday, July 15

City Council Meetings

Monday, July 22

Wednesday, July 24 (Budget)

7 pm regular session

Davis Library

7501-B Independence Pkwy.

Register online to speak by 4 pm the day of the meeting. NO onsite registration.

If speaking on Zoom, register via the Zoom link in your confirmation email. Your device's camera must be on while providing comments. If streaming the meeting, other than via Zoom, mute the broadcast to prevent feedback.

Watch the meetings on PlanoTV.org, YouTube or Facebook.

Fall Adult Sports Leagues

Get fit, make friends and have fun when you register for a fall adult sports league. Fall leagues start the week of Monday, Aug. 26. Choose from kickball, softball (play-offs, non-playoffs or 5v5v5), soccer or indoor basketball. Registration fees range from $44 per month to $525 per season. Sign up now to avoid higher late registration fees. Information about league bylaws, free agent lists and team roster forms is available on the league sign-up portal.

Options for youth leagues are available on PlanoParks.org.

If tennis or pickleball leagues are more your style, visit HighPointTennis.com.



Find a league.

Make Way for the Wildflowers

In this episode of Stoler on the Street, Steve takes us into Oak Point Park and Nature Preserve to see a special patch of wildflowers. Learn the story behind what made this year's spike of color so spectacular.

Watch the video.

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