Inside Plano, The City Podcast

September signals the return to school in Plano and the arrival of the Plano Balloon Festival. Hot air balloons aren’t the only things on our minds. McCall Plaza hosts a tribute band series while Oak Point Rec Center offers a giant doggo swim party. Meanwhile the 5th Annual Peanut Butter Drive gets underway to meet the very real needs of the hungry in Plano. Rachel Patterson, Director of Environmental Health and Sustainability, joins #InsidePlano, the City Podcast, to talk about all things mosquitoes.

The dog days of summer are the perfect description for August in Plano. It’s hot but there’s plenty to do, from concerts to book sales. Don’t forget to leash up Fido because Plano has some fun things in the works. Ryan Delzell, Environmental Waste Services Manager, joins #InsidePlano, the City Podcast, to talk about trash, recycling and locally-produced compost. Steve and Shannah talk about their favorite hot summer day cool down beverage: A nice glass of iced tea.

It’s July and the summer heat has arrived. Stay cool with summer learning at the library. Steve and Shannah explain why Plano Parks and Recreation want your stories, and Plano Police and Fire departments want your blood donations. Selso Mata, the city’s Chief Building Officer, joins #InsidePlano to talk about permits and the role of building inspections. As you might guess, Steve and Shannah talk about why ice cream is one of the best ways to stay cool in Plano.

It’s June and along with summer heat comes family fun, including pools, summer learning and parties. Steve and Shannah look at Plano’s busy calendar of activities, including a very special birthday, on June's #InsidePlano. Libby Holtmann, library director, joins us to explain why the library is “more than books.” Steve and Shannah share fun facts about the city’s infrastructure and new technology making Plano life a little easier. And since it’s summer, we talk about one of Texas’ Five Food Gr

May means property tax appraisal time. Steve & Shannah dig into taxes & government budgets on the May edition of #InsidePlano, the City Podcast. Budget Director Karen Rhodes-Whitley joins the show to explain more. There are lots of things going on in Plano. Get details on the water safety fair, senior wellness fair, summer classes with Parks & Recreation and the Library, and Plano Fire-Rescue’s Fill the Boot campaign. Join Steve & Shannah at a downtown concert, and get details on dog-friendly patio dining

Steve and Shannah are back at the mic for April’s edition of #InsidePlano, the City Podcast. Celebrate spring with farmer's markets, outdoor concerts and arts events. A very well-known name in Plano joins the podcast - Officer David Tilley. You'll also learn more about the state of safety in Plano. This month the team previews the upcoming Town Hall meeting on property taxes, shares additional safety resources from Plano Police and make themselves hungry talking about burger joints in the city.

In the March edition of #InsidePlano, Steve and Shannah get up to date on free outdoor concerts and activities, dig into emergency sirens and storm preparation with Emergency Management Department director Carrie Reyes, share how to find the Love Plano heart, and celebrate a local artist hitting the American Idol stage.

Steve and Shannah are back with February’s edition of #InsidePlano, the City Podcast. They cover what's new in Plano, go behind the scenes with Plano Animal Services director Jamey Cantrell, and talk about bobcats, rental bikes, construction projects and, of course, food.

Welcome to the first episode of #InsidePlano, The City Podcast. Shannah and Steve cover what's new in Plano this January, go behind the scenes with Plano Parks and Recreation director Robin Reeves, and talk about their favorite thing - food.