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 Tracing back. Taking the mystery out of genealogy by Heather Darrow
There were mornings when Lynell Bennett Moss and Frederick E. Moss did not know how they would make it out of bed. The searing pain of losing two sons was more than they could bear. A genealogical journey helped them learn to navigate the past, present, and future.
“It is helpful for our children to realize there was history before they were born and that they may not be the first who have suffered. I knew my grandfather and loved him. He was a hardworking and sensitive fellow who loved his grandkids. I knew him when he was functioning and doing well. On February 16, 1983, I wasn't sure I would ever be like that again,” Frederick said, his eyes welling up with tears. Read More
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 150 Years. First Christian Church marks sesquicentennial by Cindy Boykin
For 150 years, Plano families have worshipped, gotten married, celebrated births, mourned deaths, and served the community as a congregation of First Christian Church of Plano (Disciples of Christ).
The earliest members built a small-frame building on the blackland prairie that served as both a church and a school. Not only did these pioneers found the church, they helped establish this city. In fact one congregant, William Forman, is credited with giving the city its name, Plano. Read More |
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 Historic move for the ArtCentre of Plano by Cindy Boykin
The ArtCentre of Plano has made its new home in a very old house. In the tradition of art museums in historical homes like Bayou Bend in Houston, the McNay Art Museum in San Antonio, or the Hammonds House in Atlanta, the ArtCentre will now occupy the former Olney Davis House in Plano.
The blue Victorian on the corner of 18th Street and Ave. H was built in 1890 by a prominent family. Olney Davis was involved in farming, helped establish Plano National Bank (1887), organized the Farmer’s Gin Company (1914), formed Plano Lumber Company, served as mayor, and was the first official president of the Plano School Board. Read More |
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 Angela Miner puts the “parent” in PTA by Amy Sandling Crawford
Most people are familiar with the term PTA, referring to a school’s Parent Teacher Association. But many are not familiar with the Plano ISD Council of PTAs, a group of local PTAs organized under the authority of the Texas PTA.
Local PTAs are members of the Council of PTAs. Local PTA presidents, principals, and delegates represent their local groups at Council PTA meetings. Read More
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