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Wednesday, September 3rd, 2025

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Good morning, Plano. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 3rd of September.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • The North Texas Food Bank has launched its 12th Peanut Butter Drive during Hunger Action Month to collect 100,000 pounds of peanut butter and $350,000 in donations—Plano residents can drop off jars at the Perot Family Campus or donate online.  NBC DFW

CRIME NEWS

  • Plano police arrested a Romanian national for ATM fraud—he was wanted by Hungarian police for drug offenses and by Maryland authorities for banking larceny—and Canadian authorities issued 56 theft and fraud warrants for him.  Plano Star Courier

ECONOMY NEWS

  • North Texas has added over a million residents between 2013 and 2023 and is projected to reach 10 million in the next 10 years. Local leaders are preparing to meet challenges in job training, housing, natural resources, and health care—issues that affect many families.  The Dallas Morning News

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • Plano ISD's Board of Trustees voted to stop guests from speaking on topics not listed on the meeting agenda—this change will limit public comments to only the issues set out in advance.  Plano Star Courier

EVENTS

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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.

    Sat, 9/6/25

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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!

    Sun, 9/7/25

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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.

    Tue, 9/9/25

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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.

    Wed, 9/10/25

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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.

    Fri, 9/12/25

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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.

    Sat, 9/13/25

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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.

    Sun, 9/14/25

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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.

    Wed, 9/17/25

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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.

    Thu, 9/18/25

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  • Def Leggend Tribute Concert

    8-9:30 p.m. — Legacy Hall — Ticket packages available — Experience the electrifying tribute to Def Leppard that takes you back to your youth.

    Fri, 9/19/25

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