Plano

Long-Time Residents Fight Unwanted Progress and City Council Hubris in ‘Plano Tomorrow Plan’ Court Battle

By Heather Hunter / March 7, 2017 /

Following a year of court battles, the future of the Plano Tomorrow Plan remains unclear after an appellate court ruling last week. The fight centers on the city’s comprehensive, long-range land development plan and unhappy Plano citizens who feel their opinions on the matter went ignored. The plan, they say, describes a city completely unrecognizable…

UPDATE: Voters Will Decide the Fate of Plano’s Historic Collinwood House

By Leah Shafer / August 15, 2016 /

We recently told you about the precarious situation of the historic Collinwood House. It is the oldest structure still standing in the city of Plano, and it faced demolition to make way for a recreational pavilion in a new park being built by the city. But after a community-based campaign to save this historically significant house, Plano…

Plano Residents Rally to Save Historic Collinwood House from Demolition

By Leah Shafer / August 3, 2016 /

The Collinwood House is the oldest structure still standing in the city of Plano, and it faces demolition to make way for a structure in a new park. The 1860’s era house sits on city land being developed for a 124-acre park, which will include hike-and-bike trails, a dog park, and parking spaces. Plano officials are…

Three Luxury DFW Properties Featured in HGTV Ultimate House Hunt 2016

By Leah Shafer / June 17, 2016 /

HGTV’s Ultimate House Hunt 2016 is underway, and three DFW properties have made the contest for the world’s most amazing homes for sale. All three are listed by Ebby Halliday Realtors, with two in Plano and one in Prosper (Deion Sanders’ former home). “We’re honored to have three incredible homes nominated in HGTV’s Ultimate House Hunt…

Ebby Halliday: Serving Collin County Since 1971

By Candy Evans / May 4, 2016 /

With thousands of people moving to Collin County for jobs with Toyota, Liberty Mutual, and many others, it’s not a big surprise that North Texas residential real estate firms are now flocking to the area. It’s easy to forget that one firm, Ebby Halliday Realtors, has served Collin County since 1971. That’s when Ebby herself…