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Wednesday, August 27th, 2025
Good morning, Plano. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 27th of August.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Venezuelan man accused of a Russian roulette—style attack on a woman in February 2021 was arrested in Plano on Aug. 14 after a tip from U.S. Border Patrol led ICE and local authorities to locate him, and he remains in custody pending immigration proceedings. FOX 4 News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Plano city leaders will vote on September 8 on a $788M spending plan that keeps the tax rate at 41.76 cents per $100 while funding repairs for aging roads and services — rising property values are expected to boost tax revenue by about $9.8M. The Dallas Morning News
- ➤ A federal judge blocked 11 Texas school districts, including Plano ISD, from enforcing a law that would require classrooms to display the Ten Commandments, saying it violates the First Amendment. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said other districts must follow the law and that he will appeal the ruling+school officials now wait for further court instructions. FOX 4 News
- ➤ At a Monday meeting, Collin County commissioners approved the fiscal year 2026 budget that keeps the tax rate unchanged while shifting jail staffing with new and reduced positions. Sheriff Jim Skinner warned that the planned reorganization to combat overtime could make the jail more dangerous — a claim that has stirred debate among local officials and drew criticism from Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene. KERA
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Local boy Wells is now cancer free and his family celebrates the news today—bringing hope to Plano residents. NBC DFW
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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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Hope Spring Pickleball Tournament
2-6 p.m. — Pickleball Kingdom Plano — Ticket includes meal — Enjoy friendly competition and community connection while supporting foster families.
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Urban Trivia Game Night
5-11 p.m. — The Lexus Box Garden at Legacy Hall — Ticket packages available — Gather for a fun-filled evening of trivia focused on black culture with prizes at stake.
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Writers' Group at Cafe Bohemia
7:30-9 p.m. — Cafe Bohemia — Free entry — Share your stories and poems in a relaxed, creative environment without fear of judgment.
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