Top 10 Best Places to Raise a Family

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Tuesday, 01 December 2009 13:29

Family An August 2009 feature in U.S. News & World Report ranks Plano among the Top 10 Best Places to Raise a Family. The article evaluated low crime rates, strong schools, recreation and family facilities and events among other criteria. The Plano ISD, youth sports programs and affordable housing were highlighted as strong suits for Plano. Read the full story...

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Plano Headlines

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City hands center over to Boys and Girls Club
The Douglass Community Center finally met its fate Monday night at the Plano City Council meeting.