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Monday, September 1st, 2025
Good morning, Plano. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 1st of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Family Place is launching its annual Partners Card fundraiser from today through Sept. 10 and has 20 Plano retailers offering discounts between 10 and 20 percent—customers who donate $100 or more will receive a discount card for use at select retailers and restaurants. Plano Magazine
- ➤ Future of North Texas will add eight journalists to cover how a growing population will affect local workforce, schools, roads, health care, energy and neighborhoods. The new team, which includes five already hired reporters, will launch the project this week—promising to track developments and listen to community concerns. The Dallas Morning News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Barber Gary Valentine, a Hurricane Katrina survivor, left New Orleans 20 years ago with little more than two days’ worth of clothes and built his Positive Vibe shop in North Texas—where he keeps his cherished culture alive. He said the spirit of New Orleans lives on in every cut he gives. NBC DFW
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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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Dallas Burrow Live Performance
7-11 p.m. — The Lexus Box Garden at Legacy Hall — Tickets available — Experience the soulful Americana sounds of Dallas Burrow in an intimate setting.
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