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Thursday, March 12th, 2026

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Good morning, Plano. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 12th of March.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Comcast NBCUniversal and Telemundo 39 partnered with Soccer Forward to award $600,000 in grants to 17 Dallas-Fort Worth nonprofits, including Pleasant Grove Soccer & Sports and Puede Network, ahead of the June 11 FIFA World Cup 2026. The initiative helps local groups use soccer to build leadership and community.  NBC DFW

BUSINESS NEWS

  • Crayola Experience at Willow Bend Mall permanently closed after nearly eight years due to rent issues; it had temporarily shut down earlier this year.  Plano Star Courier

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • Plano City Council approved a $2 million purchase of the historic Harrington Homestead to create a ConnectPlano nonprofit hub; the city will preserve the 1918 property for community use.  Plano Star Courier

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • Live 90 - St. Patty's Day After-Party

    6-10 p.m. — Legacy Hall — General Admission and VIP options available — Groove to the iconic hits of the '90s at this nostalgic after-party.

    Sat, 3/14/26

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  • Dallas Moore Live Concert

    8-11 p.m. — Love & War in Texas — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an evening of live music with talented artist Dallas Moore.

    Fri, 3/20/26

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  • Sundance Head Live Performance

    8-11 p.m. — Love & War in Texas — Ticket info available — Enjoy a night of soulful music with Sundance Head in a vibrant Texas venue.

    Sat, 3/21/26

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  • Matt Hillyer Concert

    2:30-7:00 p.m. — Love & War in Texas — Tickets available — Enjoy a live performance by Matt Hillyer in a vibrant venue.

    Sun, 3/22/26

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  • Jordan Conley Stand-Up Comedy Show

    7:30-9:00 p.m. — Mic Drop Comedy — Tickets required — Experience high-energy comedy from AGT star Jordan Conley with a positive twist.

    Tue, 3/24/26

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  • Lead to Loyalty: The A.I. Growth Bundle for Agents

    10 AM – 12 PM — Republic Title of Texas, Inc. — $20 in-person, $25 via Zoom — Discover the power of A.I. Optimization for boosting real estate business efficiency.

    Thu, 3/26/26

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  • Hello, Dolly!

    7:30-9:45 p.m. — North Texas Performing Arts (Willow Bend Center of the Arts) — Ticket availability may vary — Experience the colorful and comedic journey of a matchmaker in this beloved classic musical.

    Fri, 3/27/26

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  • R&B vs. Trap Bingo with Comedian ThankYouChris

    10 PM – 2 AM — Massey Shots Bar & Grill — Ticketed event — Experience a lively mix of music and laughter with the chance to win fantastic prizes.

    Sat, 3/28/26

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  • Tony Logue Concert

    4-7 p.m. — Love & War in Texas — Check for ticket prices — Experience the heartfelt melodies of Tony Logue reflecting on Western Kentucky life and history.

    Sun, 3/29/26

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  • Gadiel Del Orbe Live

    7:30-10:30 p.m. — Mic Drop Comedy — No refunds — Experience Gadiel's unique blend of humor as he navigates bicultural life with laughter.

    Wed, 4/1/26

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REAL ESTATE

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT

Success is not about money. It's about peace.

~ Naval Ravikant

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