Community Events Happening This President’s Day Weekend in Plano!

There so much to do in Plano this President’s Day weekend it’s hard to keep count!  Isn’t wonderful to live in such a vibrant community?!  We hope you can get out and enjoy some of the wonderful festivities that Plano has to offer!

See you around town!

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5 REASONS YOU’RE NOT GETTING WHAT YOU WANT (BUMMER, I KNOW)

I really hate not getting what I want. And I’m the queen of letting desire get in the way of intuitive knowing.

The amount of times I’ve known something was bad for me, but my brain decided I wanted it (for any number of reasons)…is countless. I’ve chased after big dreams that weren’t aligned but were desired. I’ve been laser-focused on making strides that weren’t rooted in what really mattered. I’ve chased after people that sucked (and some that were great but sucked for me). I’ve gone after huge opportunities that I knew would look and sound good, but were completely off when it came down to why I’m here.

Untangling the tentacles of desire is a complicated and difficult thing. The process will require you to learn the hard way. It will cause some blow ups in your life. It will break your heart. It will shake your confidence. It will make you wonder if you can even be trusted with what it is that you want. It will push you to the edge, and when you get there, you’ll realize why you didn’t get what you wanted. No matter how badly you wanted it. No matter how hard you worked for it. No matter how much energy you gave it.

You’re not getting what you want, because you’re getting something better.

You’re not getting what you want, because you ignored the whispers.

You’re not getting what you want, because the right thing is coming.

You’re not getting what you want, because it was the only path to learn the lessons you needed to learn.

You’re not getting what you want, because you’re getting what you need – To evolve. To know your power. To learn yourself. To understand your potential. Tweet: You're not getting what you want, because you're getting what you need – To evolve. To learn your power. To learn yourself. To learn your potential. @maxiemccoy https://ctt.ec/3a5Li+

What you’ll find when you don’t get what you want is that when you stop your initial fighting, sulking, and wallowing in your own bullshit puddle of why not me, you have an opportunity to shed the stories you layered onto the situation you were gunning for – why it was right, why it was meant to be, why it was for you, why it would all work out perfectly, why your future depended on it – to see all the red flags that you sprayed neon pink. You’ll get to see the information that was there all along. You’ll get to remember the whispers you heard and ignored.

And when you see all of that, you remember that you CAN trust yourself. Because that soft and intuitive and wise you is always there. She’s always accessible. And you get to choose whether you listen to her or not.

Sometimes we let desire get in the way of that wisdom, which is OK. And eventually we’ll learn to let that centered and knowing voice lead, instead of shoving it back behind the megaphone of desire.

 

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85 THINGS I BELIEVE (ABOVE ALL)

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WHEN YOU’VE NEVER DONE IT BEFORE….HANDLING THOSE FIRST TIME FEELINGS

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SO SCARED…PARALYZED WITH WORRY…DEEP GUILT…AND OTHER CRAP WE ALL FACE.

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Election to Select 4 Plano Council Members- Could One be You?

City Council Elections in Plano Texas 2019

We love Plano.  It’s our home, in our heart and a big part of why we chose to go into real estate.  Working with folks from our favorite place in the world has been a pleasure bigger than we could put into words.  We have our place in leadership in the city as well.

Now we’re sharing some info that will hopefully give anyone thinking of running for office, the push they need to give it a try.  Plano needs good, strong leaders to protect what we have and to bring us into the future.

 

Election Notices

Notice of Deadline to file Applications for Place on the Ballot

*The first day to file is January 16, 2019 and the last day to file is February 15, 2019.

  • The election to select Council Members for Places 1, 3, 5, and 7 will be conducted on May 4, 2019. All places are elected at large. Candidates for Places 1 and 3 must reside in the respective district (map below).
  • Candidate packets will be available for pick up beginning December 12th. Call the City Secretary’s Office to schedule an appointment at 972-941-7120.
  • Prospective candidates may file their application January 16th thru February 15th.

Useful Links

District Map http://planogis.maps.arcgis.com/apps/MapSeries/index.html?appid=9877d55570364606a1b8abe7197eb6bb

City Charter https://library.municode.com/tx/plano/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIHORUCH

Texas Ethics Commission https://www.ethics.state.tx.us/main/local.htm

Texas Secretary of State https://www.sos.state.tx.us/elections/

Collin County Voter Information https://www.collincountytx.gov/elections/Pages/default.aspx

Denton County Voter Information https://www.votedenton.com/voter-information/

 

Mayor & City Council Info

Plano is governed by the Council-Manager form of government where the Council sets City policy and the Manager is responsible for City operations. The City Council consists of the Mayor and seven City Council members, all of whom are elected at-large.

There are eight Council places in the City of Plano which includes the place of Mayor. All Council members run and serve at large which means that all Council Members represent the entire City and likewise the entire City may vote for all eight places as they come due regardless of where they may reside in the City. Each Council Member serves a four-year term and all members are limited to no more than two consecutive terms.

Term chart.6.2018Of the eight Council Places, candidates running and serving in places one, two, three, and four must reside in that district. View the map identifying the districts. Residing in the first four districts is the only distinction separating Council Members in places one through four from places five through eight.

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All information garnered directly from https://www.plano.gov/

 

Shout Hooray, the PGA is on its way!

PGA moves from Palm Beach County Florida to Frisco Texas 2018

It’s a great time to be a crane in the Dallas Fort Worth area, and we don’t mean the bird.  The heavy equipment machine called the ‘crane’ that lifts massive weights of building materials to incredible heights is certainly getting a work out the last few years and it won’t be getting a rest any time soon as the PGA Headquarters developments begin in Frisco.

The PGA  of America announced early December it will move its headquarters from Palm Beach County, Fla., to Frisco, Texas, paving the way for future PGA Championships and perhaps even a Ryder Cup to take place in the Lone Star State.

The move includes the creation of a 600-acre, mixed-use development with an initial investment of more than $500 million. Along with a 100,000-square-foot headquarters, the campus will include two championship courses, a short course, a 127,000-square-foot conference center, retail village, parks, and a 500-room Omni resort. It will sit just south of U.S. 380 at Rockhill Parkway and Legacy Drive, within a 2,500 development being master planned by Hunt Realty Investments.

The PGA is partnering with the city of Frisco and its economic development arm, Frisco ISD, and Omni Stillwater Woods, a joint venture led by Omni Hotels & Resorts, Stillwater Capital, and Woods Capital, which bankrolled Trinity Forest Golf Club in South Dallas.

It’s getting about $160 million in incentives from various entities, but Frisco officials say the project will have an economic impact of more than $2.5 billion over the next 20 years.

History of PGA in Texas

The last time a major golf tournament came to Texas was the 1969 U.S. Open held June 12–15 at the Cypress Creek Course of Champions Golf Club in Houston, Texas. Orville Moody won his only PGA Tour title that year, one stroke ahead of runners-up Deane Beman, Bob Rosburg, and Al Geiberger.

That was the last time an open was held in Texas and the new courses being built are the courses that will host two PGA Championships — in 2027 and 2034 — and possibly even a future Ryder Cup. A Ryder Cup in North Texas, what a wonderful world.

“Our move to Frisco will be transcendent for the PGA of America,” Seth Waugh, CEO of PGA of America, said in a statement. “Everything great starts with a dream. This is the beginning of a bold, new journey as we bring together world-class partners in a world-class location — to deliver innovative and differentiated experiences for our nearly 29,000 PGA golf professionals, golfers of all abilities and our staff.”

Venues for future PGA Championships

  • 2019: Bethpage Black (Bethpage, New York)
  • 2020: Harding Park (San Francisco, California)
  • 2021: Kiawah (Kiawah Island, South Carolina)
  • 2022: Trump National (Bedminster, New Jersey)
  • 2023: Oak Hill (Pittsford, New York)
  • 2024: Valhalla (Louisville, Kentucky)
  • 2025, 2030 (undetermined): Southern Hills (Tulsa, Oklahoma)
  • 2026: Aronimink (Newtown Square, Pennsylvania)
  • 2027: Frisco (TBD)
  • 2028: Olympic Club (San Francisco, California)
  • 2029: Baltusrol (Springfield, New Jersey)
  • 2031: Congressional (Bethesda, Maryland)
  • 2032: N/A
  • 2033: N/A
  • 2034: Frisco (TBD)

The Ryder Cup backup is even deeper as U.S. venues are slated through 2036.

A special thanks to these reference posts:
-https://www.dmagazine.com/business-economy/2018/12/how-frisco-won-new-hq-championships-from-pga-of-america/
-https://www.golf.com/thttps://www.dmagazine.com/business-economy/2018/12/how-frisco-won-new-hq-championships-from-pga-of-america/our-and-news/2018/12/05/pga-of-america-announces-relocation-florida-to-texas/
-https://www.cbssports.com/golf/news/pga-of-america-moving-headquarters-to-texas-and-possibly-taking-pga-championships-with-it/

Holiday Events (and more) at Legacy West Plano!

It’s that time of year again folks!  There are so many wonderful holiday decorations and events going on around Plano and especially at Legacy West!

Here’s the December calendar where we know you’ll find something fun for the whole family!  Now, please, if you see us out and about the Shops at Legacy or Legacy Hall, make sure to say ‘hello’.

Happy Holiday Season, everyone!

15 Free Dallas Attractions You Never Knew Were Here

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Having fun doesn’t have to be expensive, as a matter of fact, it doesn’t need to cost that much at all!  Dallas is an incredible city in that it offers so many wonderful exhibits and features for free!  That’s right, you pay zilch, zero, nada to get into or take advantage of these wonderful Dallas treasures.

Bonus:  Number 15 is perfect if you’re brave enough and want a Halloween adventure!

  1.  McKinney Avenue Trolley (M-Line Trolley): Hop on the free M-Line Trolley—restored, vintage trolleys that run through Uptown and Downtown. The trolleys stop at several points of interest, including West Village, Hotel Zaza, Shops at The Crescent, Dallas Arts District and more.
  2.   Free Admission Museums: Who says one needs money to get cultured? The Dallas Museum of Art is free and features more than 22,000 works of art spanning all mediums and time-periods, from ancient civilization to modern art. Other must-see museums include The Samurai Collection at The Ann & Gabriel Barbier-Mueller Museum, Crow Collection of Asian Art, African American Museum and the Museum of Geometric and MADI Art. The Meadows Museum of Art, with one of the largest Spanish art collections outside of Spain, at Southern Methodist University is free on Thursdays after 5 p.m.
  3.  Dallas Arts District: Spanning 68 acres and 19 contiguous blocks, the Dallas Arts District is the largest urban arts district in the country. The area showcases more than a dozen different attractions and world-renowned venues, such as the AT&T Performing Arts Center and the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center, Dallas Museum of Art (free admission), Nasher Sculpture Center, Crow Collection of Asian Art (free admission), Klyde Warren Park and much more. 214-744-6642, 2301 Ross Ave. (Blue Garage for area parking)
  4. The Samurai Collection at The Ann & Gabriel Barbier-Mueller Museum: Nestled in a unique location on the second floor of the Saint Ann restaurant and bar, this collection includes Japanese armor, artwork, helmets, masks, horse armor, weaponry and accessories. It’s one of the largest collections of its type in the world. Then afterward, pull up to the bar downstairs for craft beer and charcuterie. 2501 North Harwood St.
  5. Uptown and West Village: Dallas’ popular Uptown district is exploding with new residential, retail and entertainment centers with a variety of elements coming together for an experience that will appeal to all types and tastes. Hop on the free M-Line Trolley and explore the sights of one of the city’s hippest neighborhoods. The West Village shopping center is the unofficial epicenter; start there, or sightsee historic homes off McKinney Avenue. 3699 McKinney Ave.
  6. Lower Greenville Avenue: This area of Greenville Avenue, south of Mockingbird Lane and north of Ross Avenue, is one of the city’s liveliest nightlife spots. Lower Greenville is bar, after café, after live music venue, jam-packed on the weekends and decently populated during the week. One of Dallas’ biggest yearly festivals happens on Lower Greenville, too. The St. Patrick’s Day Parade marches each year down this street, and culminates in a green-beer-flowing block party with local and national acts and fun costumes. Greenville Avenue between Mockingbird Lane and Ross Avenue
  7. Flagship Neiman Marcus: Originally opened in 1907 and permanently moved to its current location on the corner of Main and Ervay streets in 1914, the Neiman Marcus flagship store is a must-see for any sartorialist. Stroll the street and window shop, or venture inside for luxury goodies. 214-741-6911, 1618 Main St.
  8. NorthPark Center’s art collection and 1.4-acre CenterPark: NorthPark Center is Dallas’ premier shopping and dining favorite and a not-to-be missed destination for art enthusiasts. The art collection features major works by renowned artists including Andy Warhol, Frank Stella, Joel Shapiro, Jim Dine, Jonathan Borofsky, James Rosenquist, Antony Gormley, Barry Flanagan and Beverly Pepper, among others.
  9. NorthPark’s 1.4-acre landscaped garden, CenterPark, doubles as a serene urban retreat and an exciting venue for free community events. Relax and dine amid world-class sculpture, canopies of trees and a lush green space. A complimentary map of the NorthPark Art Tour with descriptions of each piece on display is available from the NorthPark Center Concierge.  8687 North Central Expwy., Complimentary shuttle to/from Park Lane DART Light Rail Station. 214-363-7441
  10. Model trains at Children’s Medical Center of Dallas: Housed in the lobby of the hospital, this is the largest permanent model train display in the country. Eight trains run simultaneously at the free exhibit that’s open 6 a.m.-10 p.m. daily. 1935 Medical District Dr.
  11. Dallas Farmers Market: Seven days a week, local farmers display and sell a mouth-watering selection of fresh fruit and vegetables, herbs, locally purveyed honey and nuts, and plants at the Dallas Farmers Market. It’s a perfect place for a leisurely stroll. Also check out The Shed, where specialty products are offered, or watch a cooking demonstration. 1010 S. Pearl Expy.
  12. Sports connection: Dallas has six professional sports teams: Basketball’s Dallas Mavericks and the new arrival to Dallas – Dallas Wings, football’s Dallas Cowboys, baseball’s Texas Rangers, hockey’s Dallas Stars and soccer’s FC Dallas. This means that at any given time in any given local sports bar, visitors will find sports fans cheering for the home team. Join the fun at one of the city’s many sports hangouts.
  13. Dallas Symphony Community Concert series: For more than 20 years, the DSO has presented the Community Concerts Series throughout Dallas in the spring. These free outdoor performances include the popular Memorial Day Concert at Flagpole Hill, which is topped off by a stirring fireworks show. Other locations are selected on a rotating basis. Various locations
  14.  African American Museum at Fair Park: The African American Museum is the only one of its kind in the Southwest devoted to the preservation and display of African-American artistic, cultural and historical materials. It has one of the largest African-American Folk Art collections in the United States. Visitors will find African art, African-American fine art, extensive archives and more housed in four vaulted galleries, augmented by a research library. The museum also hosts entertaining and educational programs presented in the theater, studio arts area and classrooms. 3536 Grand Ave., 214-565-9026
  15. Haunted Dallas: Every city has supposed haunted places, and armed with a little historical knowledge and a good camera, visitors may just find something unexpected at these places around town (please note: these venues are only allegedly haunted, and may not be free admission to enter), including: Sons of Hermann Hall in Deep Ellum, Historic West End, Millermore Mansion at Old City Park, The Adolphus Hotel, Majestic Theatre and White Rock Lake.

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