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Plano
Wednesday, April 8th, 2026
Good morning, Plano. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 8th of April.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A North Texas author and beekeeper turned her backyard passion into a children's book about honeybees, showing how local experiences can spotlight the vital role of bees and the persistence required to get published. NBC DFW
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Medical City Plano has named Sandi Gill as its chief nursing officer. She will oversee nursing at Plano, Frisco and Sachse campuses and brings over a decade of leadership experience. Plano Star Courier
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday night, the Stars defeated the Flames 4-3 as Wyatt Johnston scored twice, including an overtime winner — a power-play goal at 3:39 — with assists from Jason Robertson and Miro Heiskanen while Jake Oettinger made 17 saves. NBC DFW
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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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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.
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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!
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