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Tuesday, August 12th, 2025
Good morning, Plano. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 12th of August.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Plano police arrested five suspects who stole 29 cars—mainly Camaros and Corvettes valued at $1.1 million—from parking lots in a dozen cities and posted videos on Instagram before selling them. NBC DFW
- ➤ Plano police investigated a shooting at the Collin College campus Sunday night—one man was injured, a suspect was detained, and the victim was transported to a local hospital, with no ongoing threat to the public. FOX 4 News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Plano ISD Board of Trustees was named one of five Honor School Boards by the Texas Association of School Administrators and will vie for the Top Honor Board award—joining competitors Colorado ISD, Galena Park ISD, Memphis ISD and Temple ISD. The board, first recognized in 2014, is set to be interviewed at txEDCON25 in Houston on September 12th. Plano Magazine
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Texas legislators passed hundreds of new laws that will go into effect Sept. 1, including school cellphone bans, a mandate to display the Ten Commandments in classrooms, and changes to property taxes and food labels. Lawmakers are now meeting in a special session to review further reforms on redistricting and aid for Central Texas flood victims. The Dallas Morning News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Two North Texans became national champions at the 2025 Xfinity U.S. Gymnastics Championships in New Orleans — Rivera won the senior all-around, balance beam, floor exercise, and shared uneven bars gold while Hong earned his second title with the men’s senior all-around win — continuing their Olympic successes from last summer. Rivera trains at WOGA in Plano and Hong began his career here, highlighting local talent on the national stage. NBC DFW
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Hunger Games Trivia Night
7-9 p.m. — PINSTACK — Free to play — Test your knowledge of the Hunger Games while enjoying themed drinks and prizes.
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Summer Sizzler 5k/10k/15k
7-11 a.m. — Red Tail Pavilion — Great swag — Enjoy a summer morning of fitness and fun with family-friendly races.
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Sunday Vegan Lunch at Vegan Vibrationz
12-2 p.m. — Legacy Hall — Free entry — Enjoy a vibrant gathering of vegans and curious foodies over delicious vegan meals.
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August Book Club: Kings of Ashes
6-7:30 p.m. — Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea — Free entry — Dive into a gritty thriller and share your thoughts over coffee.
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Kanton Teen & The Penny Pickers with Special Guest Peddletrain
6:30-9:30 p.m. — Love & War in Texas — Support local artists — Get ready for an energetic evening of music and dance with Kanton Teen and The Penny Pickers.
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It’s Almost Fall Y’all Brunch
11 AM – 1 PM — The Original Pancake House — Cost not specified — A friendly brunch for single seniors looking to connect over shared interests and companionship.
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Water Lantern Festival
6-10 p.m. — Haggard Park — Ticket prices vary — Experience a magical night filled with food, music, and thousands of glowing lanterns.
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DFW's Last Comic Standing Semi-Finals
6-9 p.m. — Sambuca 360 Live — Ticket prices vary — Laugh until your sides hurt as DFW's funniest comedians battle it out in the semi-finals of Last Comic Standing!
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Exhibiting 101 Workshop
12:30-5:00 PM — The Shops at Willow Bend — $99 per person — Learn to activate your brand and generate leads effectively.
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Writers' Group at Cafe Bohemia
7:30-9 p.m. — Cafe Bohemia — Free entry — Share your creative writing in a supportive and relaxed environment every Wednesday night.
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