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Plano Senior High Removed the Memorial Garden Where Evan Johnson's Family Planted a Tree, and 1,667 People Have Signed a Petition to Bring It Back
Plano ISD says memorial items from Plano Senior High are in storage, while 1,667 people have signed a petition for a new memorial garden honoring Evan Johnson.
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Football Playoff Preview: Top storylines, teams, players as the postseason begins
The brackets are set, and the high school football playoffs are about to officially get underway. Thursday marks the beginning of the bi-district round, as teams throughout the area begin vying for the opportunity to compete for a state championship. It’s a feat that Frisco Lone Star nearly accomplished last season after making a run to the Class 5A Division I state championship game. Meanwhile, Allen and Celina finished out their respective campaigns as state semifinalists. With those programs and plenty others back in the postseason mix this time around, Star Local Media previews the local action ahead. Storylines Eagle eyes on the prize All season long, Allen has had the look of one of the very best teams in the state. The Eagles went unbeaten against an opening slate of Duncanville, DeSoto, Southlake Carroll and Prosper and did so by a collective score of 183-69. Allen hasn’t slowed since, running the table in 6-6A at 7-0 with an average margin of victory of 53.1 points. The Eagles did so despite replacing 40 seniors from last season and entrusting key roles to several underclassmen – a learning curve that sophomores like quarterback Ty Snell (1,781 passing yards, 30 total touchdowns),
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Plano's New Blood Transfusion Program Marks A Life-Changing First
F or an 81-year-old Plano man experiencing severe internal bleeding, emergency medical care began long before he reached the hospital. The man became the first patient to receive a prehospital whole blood transfusion through Plano Fire-Rescue's new emergency medical program. He has since been discharged from the hospital after making a full recovery, according to the department. Plano Fire-Rescue said the early transfusion prevented the patient from going into cardiac arrest, giving hospital staff valuable time to identify and treat the source of his gastrointestinal bleeding. The case marks an important milestone for the program, which launched Sept. 1, 2026, in partnership with Medical City Plano. Bringing Blood Transfusions To The Scene Traditionally associated with hospital care, blood transfusions can now be administered by Plano Fire-Rescue personnel before patients arrive at an emergency department. The program allows the department to safely store, transport and administer whole blood during emergencies involving severe blood loss. Blood products are carried aboard Squad 1, a specialized emergency response unit dispatched to high-acuity medical calls throughout Plano. The program is intended to help patients experiencing hemorrhagic shock, a life-threatening condition caused by significant blood loss. By beginning treatment before hospital arrival, emergency responders can provide
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Healing Touch Massage Chairs Opens New West Plano Showroom, No Grand Opening Set Yet
Healing Touch Massage Chairs & Beds has opened a new showroom in West Plano, bringing its lineup of massage chairs and mattresses under one roof with sister brand Luxe Sleep Concepts. The showroom opened Nov. 2 at 1900 Preston Road, Suite 250, and is currently in a soft-opening phase while more products continue to arrive.