Good morning, Plano.

A former cybercrimes prosecutor said AI has made hacking easier and shared three steps to help North Texans protect their digital data — NBC 5 Responds airs the advice today.

Texas families applied for school vouchers to fund early education.

More than 5,200 students from Plano ISD applied before the window closed on March 31 & the Comptroller’s office will verify info with Odyssey before notifying families about awards, with funds distributed starting in July.

Students at a local high school experienced a hands-on pig lung lesson (provided by Baylor Scott and White Hospital and Uplift Education) that showed them how healthy lungs differ from diseased ones and helped them decide if a medical career fits their goals.

Library Giving Days begin next week at the local library, inviting residents to donate items and volunteer to support library programs.

The event promotes local learning and community engagement.

The Texas Rangers opened their home season Friday at Globe Life Field against the Reds, with Jake Oettinger throwing the ceremonial first pitch at 3:05 p.m. Fans received a free magnet (limited to the first 30,000) and enjoyed bold, new Texas-sized concessions, including the Loaded 9th-Inning Rally Sombrero.

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.

Taylor Swift Tribute | Reputation

6-8 p.m. — Legacy Hall — Ticket packages available — Celebrate Taylor Swift’s hits with the ultimate tribute experience.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

Autumn Ragland Live Music Show

6:30-11 p.m. — Love & War in Texas — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an evening of live music with Autumn Ragland in a vibrant Texas venue.

Comedy Night with Jay Larson

7-11 p.m. — Mic Drop Comedy — Ticket fees may apply — Experience the viral humor of Jay Larson, best known for his hit 'Wrong Number' joke!