Good morning, Plano.

A study has named Plano the 16th happiest U.S. city today, and local residents shared positive reactions to the ranking — the report highlights the community’s optimism.

Toyota Motor North America ranked sixth in Forbes' Best Employers list while the City of Plano ranked 72nd and Tyler Technologies came in at 92nd.

The survey, which gathered data from organizations with over 500 employees and evaluated pay, work culture and safety, was released recently.

ChaHalo has opened its sixth location on Legacy Drive and Central Expressway in Plano this week.

The chain offers buy-one-get-one 50% off drinks during a soft opening Aug. 18-20 and the first 300 customers at the grand opening Aug. 21-23 will receive an exclusive magnet and horse charm.

Surge Esports, a new internet cafe dedicated to gaming, will open on Aug.

21 with a block party at 280 Legacy Drive from 6 to 11 p.m. The event will feature hourly raffles, membership discounts & trading card play for local gamers.

Plano Symphony Orchestra starts its 2026-27 season on Sept.

19 at Robinson Fine Arts Center when finalist Stilian Kirov leads a 7:30 p.m. concert of works. It is recording its album from Aug. 17-20 at Meyerson Symphony Center & marks a new era with Héctor Guzmán as music director emeritus.

Veteran Von Miller is expected to report to the Cowboys’ training camp on Tuesday in Oxnard, CA — he will mentor young defenders as the team prepares for joint practice with the Saints.