#84: Why is the Tom Muehlenbeck Recreation Center closed?
Inside Plano, The City Podcast
Release Date: 03/01/2025
Shielding Seniors from Scams
Inside Plano, The City Podcast
A scam targeting her own grandfather pushed Plano resident Tejasvi Manoj to take action and ultimately earn recognition as TIME Kid of the Year. Hosts Amanda McNew and Shannah Hayley talk with Tejasvi and Plano Police Officer Minton about senior scams, how they happen, and how families can protect older adults from fraud. From common warning signs to the emotional toll on victims, this episode explains why scams continue to target seniors and what makes them so effective. Listeners will learn simple, practical steps for scam prevention, how to respond if fraud occurs, and how to help loved...
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From Firefighter to City Leader: Sam Greif on Service, Leadership, and What’s Next
Inside Plano, The City Podcast
In this special episode of Inside Plano, host Amanda McNew sits down with former Deputy City Manager Sam Greif as he reflects on his decades-long career in public safety and city leadership ahead of his retirement. From his early days as a firefighter and paramedic to serving as Plano’s fire chief and later deputy city manager, Sam shares lessons learned about leadership, compassion, mental health, and what it truly means to serve a community. The conversation also highlights Plano’s innovative 24/72 fire schedule, the importance of succession planning, and why Plano’s “secret sauce”...
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How Plano Students Get Real-World Work Experience
Inside Plano, The City Podcast
Welcome to Season 8 of the Inside Plano podcast! In this episode, Amanda sits down with the team behind the Plano Mayor’s Summer Internship Program — an earn-and-learn summer internship that gives Plano-area students real work experience while building career skills and confidence. With more than 1,000 students served, this program helps participants explore public service, develop leadership and gain hands-on experience that can shape their future. Plus, a former intern joins the podcast to share how her summer internship helped launch her career and why the program made such a lasting...
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#90: Books for Every Reader at Plano Public Library
Inside Plano, The City Podcast
Join hosts Amanda McNew and Shannah Hayley for a heartfelt and practical conversation about Plano Public Libraries’ adapted book collection and adaptive programs. They’re joined by Plano Public Libraries team members Maggie Fox and Janet Cox, plus Courtney Walker, founder of Libraries for All, to explain how adapted books help children with disabilities experience reading more fully and independently. You’ll hear how the adapted collection got started, what makes these books durable and engaging, and why accessibility in libraries goes beyond getting through the front door. The group...
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#89: There’s a New Team in Town
Inside Plano, The City Podcast
Inside Plano is back with a new voice! In this episode, Shannah Hayley welcomes the City’s new Director of Media Relations, Amanda McNew, as the show’s new co-host. Together, Amanda and Shannah share updates about what’s ahead for the podcast, including new ways for listeners to engage and fresh topics. Listeners will also get to know the show’s hosts through a fun rapid-fire Q&A that covers everything from favorite Plano places to must-have morning drink. Plus, find out what’s coming next on Inside Plano — a deep dive into adaptive book collections at Plano Public...
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Budget discussions at September 8, 2025, City Council meeting
Inside Plano, The City Podcast
We want you to be informed about the budget process in the City of Plano. This July through September, we are releasing all budget-related City Council meeting audio as bonus episodes of the Inside Plano podcast. Today's bonus episode features audio from the September 8, 2025, City Council meeting when Council adopted the FY25-26 Operating Budget and Community Investment Program, and set the tax rate.
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#88: Digging into the details about Plano’s roads
Inside Plano, The City Podcast
With numerous road projects underway and a significant bond proposal on the horizon, we’ve brought our Public Works and Engineering departments back to the podcast. Join Abby, Caleb, Shannah and Steve for a discussion about the latest developments in Plano’s infrastructure. This month's story links: INSIDE PLANO: Road updates with Abby Owens and Caleb Thornhill
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Budget discussions at August 25, 2025, City Council meeting
Inside Plano, The City Podcast
We want you to be informed about the budget process in the City of Plano. This July through September, we are releasing all budget-related City Council meeting audio as bonus episodes of the Inside Plano podcast. Today's bonus episode features audio from the August 25, 2025, City Council meeting when Council discussed adn gave direction regarding the Proposed Ad Valorem Tax Rate.
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Budget work session on August 14, 2025
Inside Plano, The City Podcast
We want you to be informed about the budget process in the City of Plano. This July through September, we are releasing all budget-related City Council meeting audio as bonus episodes of the Inside Plano podcast. Today's bonus episode features audio from the August 14, 2025, City Council budget work session.
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Budget discussions at August 11, 2025, City Council meeting
Inside Plano, The City Podcast
We want you to be informed about the budget process in the City of Plano. This July through September, we are releasing all budget-related City Council meeting audio as bonus episodes of the Inside Plano podcast. Today's bonus episode features audio from the August 11, 2025, City Council meeting when the proposed Community Investment Program was presented, and Council approved the Appraisal Roll and discussed the proposed tax rate for publication of notice.
info_outlineTom Muehlenbeck Recreation Center has closed for renovation. In this month’s episode, we go behind the construction fencing to talk about the improvements underway.
This month's story links:
INSIDE PLANO: Tom Muehlenbeck Recreation Center
Tom Muehlenbeck Recreation Center – project website
Tom Muehlenbeck Recreation Center – general center information
Parks and Recreation master plan
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