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Thursday, April 16th, 2026
Good morning, Plano. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 16th of April.
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The new North TX Cancer Support Center is set to open in Plano soon to give cancer patients and families healing resources — officials say more details on services and the launch date will be available in the coming weeks. NBC DFW
- ➤ KERA News reporter Abigail Ruhman has launched KERA Health Check-ups, a new series to answer listeners’ questions on health for North Texas. Readers may submit queries online but should contact a doctor immediately in a medical emergency. KERA
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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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Michael Jackson Tribute
8-11 p.m. — The Lexus Box Garden at Legacy Hall — Various packages available — Experience the ultimate celebration of the King of Pop with MJ Live! playing all his greatest hits.
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Plano Asian American Heritage Festival
10 AM - 12 PM — Haggard Park — Free entry — Enjoy vibrant performances and global food at this family-friendly celebration.
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Ube World: A Cultural Comedy Experience
6-9 p.m. — Mic Drop Comedy — Ticket prices vary — Experience Filipino humor, music, and engaging games in a vibrant atmosphere.
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