Plano Star Courier

01/15/2026

North Texas Promise, UNT's new program, covers full tuition for incoming Texas resident freshmen with family income under $100,000 starting fall 2026.

01/15/2026

The Society for Science & The Public announced the 2026 top 300 scholars in the 85th Regeneron Science Talent Search, with three Plano ISD students included in the top 300.

The Society for Science & The Public announced the 2026 top 300 scholars in the 85th Regeneron Science Talent Search, with three Plano ISD students included in the top 300.

01/15/2026

The Metroplex never lacks for top-tier competition during high school soccer season, and that was especially case for several girls programs throughout the area last spring.

01/15/2026

There's no shortage of noteworthy performances turned in by student-athletes around the area. This week, Star Local Media's sports staff will recognize 10 student-athletes from its coverage areas as part of its Star Spotlight.

There's no shortage of noteworthy performances turned in by student-athletes around the area. This week, Star Local Media's sports staff will recognize 10 student-athletes from its coverage areas as part

01/15/2026

The McKinney Boyd girls soccer team rolled into the start of District 6-6A on Tuesday after an undefeated run through the Governor's Cup in Georgetown last week, which featured one big performance after another by senior Sienna Schutte.

The McKinney Boyd girls soccer team rolled into the start of District 6-6A on Tuesday after an undefeated run through the Governor's Cup in Georgetown last week.

01/14/2026

The second half of the District 6-6A girls basketball round robin kicked off on Tuesday, headlined by a meeting between two teams that entered the night tied for second place and another stalemate brewing one spot below in the standings.

The second half of the District 6-6A girls basketball round robin kicked off on Tuesday, headlined by a meeting between two teams that entered the night tied for second place

01/14/2026

McKINNEY – After graduating its entire starting five from last season, the Plano West boys basketball team has needed contributions from a host of new faces this year.

01/14/2026

With multiple local elections and special elections coming up across the Dallas-Fort Worth complex this year, let’s take a look at the candidates running for new positions.

01/13/2026

Plano City Council approved plans for two monuments honoring Ross Perot on the Legacy Drive bridge. The obelisk tributes will feature bronze eagles and plaques recognizing his impact on the city.

01/13/2026

Plano’s Amber Glenn has been named to the U.S. women’s figure skating team ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympic Games.

Plano’s Amber Glenn has been named to the U.S. women’s figure skating team ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympic Games.

01/13/2026

Aaron Martin has been named chief financial officer for Medical City Plano, bringing new financial leadership to one of North Texas’ key healthcare facilities.

01/13/2026

Here are this week's Texas Association of Basketball Coaches boys state rankings.