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Saturday, August 16th, 2025
Good morning, Plano. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 16th of August.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Plano police arrested 49-year-old Gang Li—who worked at Sunshine Wellness Spa—after he attempted to sexually assault clients and may have been operating without a valid license. FOX 4 News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Rural Collin County residents are working to form the county’s first emergency services district—voters will decide in November if a new property tax will fund local fire protection, as cities opt to step back from rural service contracts. The new district will set up contracts with fire departments starting October to ensure timely emergency response. The Dallas Morning News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Hezly Rivera, a 17-year-old from Plano, won the 2025 all-around national championship after earning team gold at the 2024 Paris Olympics and now plans to compete at the world championships in Indonesia as she aims for the LA Olympics in 2028 — her LSU commitment shows her rising career. Her achievements come after returning to training following a break post-Olympics, supported by dedicated coaches and family who moved from New Jersey to help her pursue her dreams. NBC DFW
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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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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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