Inside Plano takes you behind the scenes of our city. We introduce you to the faces and places who help make this a great place to live and give us all lots of reasons to #loveplano.
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From colorful downtown landmarks to hidden artistic gems, murals are changing the way people experience Plano. Hosts Amanda McNew and Shannah Hayley sit down with Downtown Plano Manager Michelle Hawkins to talk about how Plano's mural movement began, why art in public spaces matters and how murals have become gathering places for photos, events and community connection. The conversation explores…
A Plano family's journey through a serious health condition brought an outpouring of community support and a life-changing outcome. Hosts Amanda McNew and Shannah Hayley talk with Kevin Rosser and his mom, Angelina, about Kevin's diagnosis with POTS and how the Plano community came together to raise $14,000 for his medical alert dog, Oreo. From navigating daily challenges to the moment Oreo joined…
A scam targeting her own grandfather pushed Plano resident Tejasvi Manoj to take action and ultimately earn recognition as TIME Kid of the Year. Hosts Amanda McNew and Shannah Hayley talk with Tejasvi and Plano Police Officer Minton about senior scams, how they happen, and how families can protect older adults from fraud. From common warning signs to the emotional toll on victims, this episode…
In this special episode of Inside Plano , host Amanda McNew sits down with former Deputy City Manager Sam Greif as he reflects on his decades-long career in public safety and city leadership ahead of his retirement. From his early days as a firefighter and paramedic to serving as Plano's fire chief and later deputy city manager, Sam shares lessons learned about leadership, compassion, mental…
Welcome to Season 8 of the Inside Plano podcast! In this episode, Amanda sits down with the team behind the Plano Mayor's Summer Internship Program — an earn-and-learn summer internship that gives Plano-area students real work experience while building career skills and confidence. With more than 1,000 students served, this program helps participants explore public service, develop leadership and…
Join hosts Amanda McNew and Shannah Hayley for a heartfelt and practical conversation about Plano Public Libraries' adapted book collection and adaptive programs. They're joined by Plano Public Libraries team members Maggie Fox and Janet Cox, plus Courtney Walker, founder of Libraries for All, to explain how adapted books help children with disabilities experience reading more fully and…
Inside Plano is back with a new voice! In this episode, Shannah Hayley welcomes the City's new Director of Media Relations, Amanda McNew, as the show's new co-host. Together, Amanda and Shannah share updates about what's ahead for the podcast, including new ways for listeners to engage and fresh topics. Listeners will also get to know the show's hosts through a fun rapid-fire Q&A that covers…
We want you to be informed about the budget process in the City of Plano. This July through September, we are releasing all budget-related City Council meeting audio as bonus episodes of the Inside Plano podcast. Today's bonus episode features audio from the September 8, 2025, City Council meeting when Council adopted the FY25-26 Operating Budget and Community Investment Program, and set the tax…
With numerous road projects underway and a significant bond proposal on the horizon, we've brought our Public Works and Engineering departments back to the podcast. Join Abby, Caleb, Shannah and Steve for a discussion about the latest developments in Plano's infrastructure. This month's story links: INSIDE PLANO: Road updates with Abby Owens and Caleb Thornhill Plano Engage Community Investment…
We want you to be informed about the budget process in the City of Plano. This July through September, we are releasing all budget-related City Council meeting audio as bonus episodes of the Inside Plano podcast. Today's bonus episode features audio from the August 25, 2025, City Council meeting when Council discussed adn gave direction regarding the Proposed Ad Valorem Tax Rate.
