Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 15th of August.
Good morning, Plano.
Due to budget cuts and a decline in enrollment, Plano ISD cut bus service for between 950 and 1,300 students on routes once considered hazardous—changes that left parents rearranging schedules for safe transportation since Wednesday, Aug.
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Today, the Plano City Council approved $1.2 million for erosion control work at Arbor Hills Nature Preserve — it also updated the city’s noise ordinance.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
The New York Bee Gees Tribute Show
7:30-11:30 p.m. — The Lexus Box Garden at Legacy Hall — Ticket packages available — Experience the most extravagant Bee Gees show with classic 70s disco hits and stunning production.
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