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Plano
Thursday, April 9th, 2026
Good morning, Plano. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 9th of April.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Texas Senate Bill 546 requires school buses to have three-point seat belts by Sept. 2029, and districts must report compliance costs by May to the state; Plano ISD estimates millions for full compliance as only 216 of 314 buses currently meet the standard. KERA
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Sixty Vines in Plano celebrates 10 years with a new brunch menu and Earth Month events. The restaurant will host an Earth Day celebration on April 22 and reports saving over 1.4M bottles from landfills. Plano Star Courier
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Dallas Mavericks are polling fans on features and location options for their new arena; the invite-only survey asks for input on downtown, north, and a suburban site near Plano. The team will choose a location by summer as it plans a 365-day destination. FOX 4 News
- ➤ The Dallas Morning News reported on the 2026 UIL state soccer championships for Dallas-area teams by highlighting the outcomes of both the boys' and girls' matches. Results and key plays were detailed so local fans can stay informed. The Dallas Morning News
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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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Black Dog Friday Concert
4-7 p.m. — Love & War in Texas — Check for cover — Enjoy dirty, swamp-blues rock from a band with epic beards in the heart of Plano.
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