Good morning, Plano.

Plano will celebrate its 250th American Independence Day with an All-American 4th event on Saturday, July 4 at Collin College’s Spring Creek Campus; the free celebration offers food trucks, games & fireworks at 9:30 p.m. and parking at Collin College and Plano Event Center, with no parade.

JPMorgan Chase is laying off 244 employees at its Plano location, consolidating a small operations team (per a WARN notice) to be moved elsewhere.

Plano Public Library offers free summer reading and learning programs for all ages this month, featuring a Bag of Books Sale July 17-20 at Davis Library, financial training on July 7 at Haggard, puppet shows on multiple dates & STEAM exploration on July 22 at Harrington Library.

On Thursday, officials held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for eight miles of new paddling trails along the Hickory Creek Arm of Lewisville Lake in Highland Village, offering loop routes and multiple launch points for kayaks, canoes & paddleboards.

The project marks the first segment of a broader regional paddling network.

FC Dallas owner Dan Hunt said he hopes for a USMNT win this year and that North Texas will host the women’s final in 2031, as NBC 5 reported.

Plano Pacers Millet Mile & Ken Ashby 5K

Expected time range — Plano, Texas — Entry fee varies — Participate in a community race featuring miles of excitement and family-friendly activities.

West Side Story

2:30 – 5:30 PM — North Texas Performing Arts (Willow Bend Center of the Arts) — Ticket prices vary — Experience the award-winning NTPA Repertory Theatre's inspiring take on a Broadway classic.

Plano's All-American 4th Celebration

6-10 p.m. — Collin College Plano Campus Bookstore — Food and drinks for purchase — Celebrate Independence Day with free games and a grand finale fireworks show.

Comedy Night with Brandon Rainwater

6-9 p.m. — Mic Drop Comedy — Fee applies — Enjoy a night of clean, relatable humor with comedian Brandon Rainwater, who's taking the comedy scene by storm.

Adventures In Art Camp for Kids

2-5 p.m. — Carpenter Park Recreation Center — Supplies included — A fine art camp teaching realistic painting and drawing techniques to young artists aged 6-14.

Chris Kattan Live

7-10 p.m. — Mic Drop Comedy — Check event page for ticket info — Enjoy a night of laughter with iconic SNL star Chris Kattan.

Chris Kattan Stand-Up Comedy Show

8:30 – 10:00 PM — Mic Drop Comedy — Ticket fee applies — Enjoy a night of laughter with SNL's Chris Kattan performing his stand-up routine.

Frozen KIDS - Musical

2:30-5:30 p.m. — Courtyard Theater — Ticket prices vary — Experience the magic of Disney's Frozen in this delightful musical designed for kids.

Love & War In Texas with The Lowdown Drifters

6:30-11 p.m. — Love & War in Texas — Cost not specified — Enjoy an evening of music inspired by roots and rock traditions.

Blizzard of Ozz - A Tribute to Ozzy Osbourne

8 p.m. — Legacy Hall — $1 of every ticket supports Parkinson's disease — Experience the electrifying tribute to rock legend Ozzy Osbourne with signature riffs and authentic costumes.