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Wednesday, September 10th, 2025

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Good morning, Plano. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 10th of September.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • NBC 5, T39 — and Comcast NBCUniversal awarded $227272 to six local nonprofits through the 2025 NBCUniversal Local Impact Grants to support programs across North Texas; one recipient, Hendrick Scholarship Foundation, received $60000 to help Plano students go to college.  NBC DFW

CULTURE NEWS

  • Dallas singer Jackson Scribner will release his second album Depression Kids on Sept.19 and perform songs from it at Sons of Hermann Hall at 7 p.m. on Sept.20—he worked with his brother Levi and Plano native producer Stuart Sikes to create a country/folk sound.  KERA

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • Plano leaders voted on Monday, Jan. 13 to raise the city’s tax rate from 41.76 cents to 43.76 cents per $100 of assessed value when they adopted an almost $800 million budget amid slowing growth and rising costs. City officials said the increase would fund emergency needs—economic development, infrastructure repairs, and downtown improvements—even as some residents and council members pushed for a more gradual rise.  The Dallas Morning News
  • Plano approved its first tax rate increase in 16 years as officials set the new rate at 43.76 cents per $100 of assessed value, which will take effect Oct. 1 — expected to bring in an extra $16.6 million in revenue.  Plano Star Courier

SPORTS NEWS

  • Plano Senior beat Plano West in a heated volleyball match on Tuesday, Sept. 9 at Plano Senior High. Players hugged and high-fived after the win—showing a strong team spirit.  The Dallas Morning News

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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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  • Free Math Trial Classes for Grades 1-4

    1:00-2:30 p.m. — Kidz Camp Montessori Preschool — Free entry — Engage in fun math and logical thinking activities with small group sessions.

    Sat, 9/20/25

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  • Coffee and Cake Cooking Class

    11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. — Central Market — Pricing per person — Learn to create delicious German pastries while enjoying coffee and cake.

    Sun, 9/21/25

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  • Riches in the Niches Workshop

    10-11 a.m. — Republic Title of Texas, Inc. — $10 in person | $15 via Zoom — Explore niche marketing strategies and leverage AI for your business success.

    Tue, 9/23/25

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  • Jack Jr. Comedy Show

    7:30-9 p.m. — Mic Drop Comedy — Ticket required — Enjoy a night of laughter with comedian Jack Assadourian, known for his unique multicultural perspective.

    Thu, 9/25/25

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