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Plano
Wednesday, April 1st, 2026
Good morning, Plano. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 1st of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ FB Society, which runs Legacy Food Hall and several local restaurants, donated $148k from February Tuesday sales to the North Texas Food Bank, providing roughly 446,000 meals for local residents. Executives and partners from Sixty Vines presented the funds to support hunger relief. Plano Magazine
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Gatik is expanding its fleet of driverless trucks from its hub at Alliance Airport — the company expects to increase from 10 to 60 vehicles soon to serve short-haul routes across North Texas. NBC DFW
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Between July 1, 2024 and July 1, 2025, Collin County added nearly 43,000 residents to reach almost 1.3 million, becoming the nation’s second fastest-growing county — officials noted increased demand for core services. The Dallas Morning News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Carroll Senior High's jazz orchestra will compete in New York City's Essentially Ellington festival from April 30 to May 2 after being chosen among over 100 audition tapes. Director David Lown says training with Pharez Whitted has boosted the group's energy as they aim to improve on last year's performance. KERA
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Sweden defeated Poland 3-2 to secure its spot in the 2026 FIFA World Cup; teams will train at base camps in Frisco + Mansfield, and a local watch party will cheer the Czechia vs. Denmark winner as the tournament begins on June 11. NBC DFW
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Hello, Dolly!
7:30-9:45 p.m. — North Texas Performing Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience a vibrant musical with humor, romance, and iconic songs like 'Hello, Dolly'.
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Hope Run For Hunger 5K
7:30 AM – 12:30 PM — Windhaven Meadows Park — Adults $60, Kids $30, Family of 4 $99 — A community run supporting The Source of Hope with an Easter Egg Hunt and family activities.
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Open Mic Night at Local Good Coffee Co.
6-8 p.m. — Local Good Coffee Co. — Free entry — Showcase your talents in music, poetry, or spoken word at this welcoming community event.
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Taylor Swift Tribute | Reputation
6-8 p.m. — Legacy Hall — Ticket packages available — Celebrate Taylor Swift’s hits with the ultimate tribute experience.
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Plano History Walk: Legacy Steps
3-5 p.m. — Mic Drop Comedy — Ticket required — Explore Plano's hidden historical gems with humor and heart on a guided walking tour.
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Steve Brown: A Night of Comedy
7:30-9 p.m. — Mic Drop Comedy — Ages 21+ — Experience the high-energy wit of one of comedy's rising stars, Steve Brown!
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LA Galaxy at FC Dallas
7:30–8:30 p.m. — Toyota Stadium — Ticket prices vary — Get ready for a thrilling Major League Soccer match as FC Dallas takes on LA Galaxy.
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Tim Shropshire Stand-Up Comedy Show
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Mic Drop Comedy — Tickets available — Experience a night of clean humor with the dynamic comedian Tim Shropshire.
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2026 GPA Midstream Technical Conference
April 21-23 — Hilton Dallas/Plano Granite Park — Check event page for pricing — Engage with leaders in the oil and gas industry for networking and knowledge sharing.
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Peter Pan JR - Frisco
7:00 p.m. — North Texas Performing Arts (Willow Bend Center of the Arts) — Ticket prices vary — Embark on a magical adventure with Peter Pan, Tinkerbell, and the Darling children as they face pirates and explore Neverland.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The longer you wait to do something, the more likely you are to find a reason not to do it.
~ James Clear
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