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Plano
Wednesday, October 1st, 2025
Good morning, Plano. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 1st of October.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Real Housewives' Joe Gorga will bring comedy and meet-and-greet events featuring Frank Catania at Mic Drop Comedy on October 25 in Plano. VIP ticket holders may meet the stars before the 6 p.m. show and after 8:30 p.m.—offering a personal connection with the performers. Plano Magazine
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Plano Public Library is offering free programs this October as part of its 60th anniversary, featuring STEAMtober events on weather science and genealogy classes for Family History Month—programs also include celebrations for Diwali, Mid-Autumn Festival, and Día de los Muertos at Davis, Harrington, and Haggard libraries or online. Plano Magazine
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ Texas SNAP recipients will see larger monthly benefits starting today under the USDA’s cost-of-living update—a family of four can now receive up to $994 per month while one-person households get $298 and larger families up to $1,789. New federal work requirements took effect last month for some recipients and will expand on Nov. 1. FOX 4 News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Texas Parks and Wildlife Department held its third annual hike in September at 25 parks across Texas to help veterans connect to nature and access mental health resources — local events in North Texas took place at parks like Cedar Hill State Park and Dinosaur Valley State Park. The initiative was started in 2023 by Air Force veteran and TPWD coordinator Nicole Mechler and grew as more participants joined to build a supportive community. The Dallas Morning News
- ➤ 14-year-old Lauren Onwudiwe from Irving, who was diagnosed with sickle cell disease as a baby, is thriving after treatment kept her out of the hospital—she is now using her experience to design the official 2025 t-shirt for Children's Health Sickle Cell program to raise awareness. NBC DFW
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ A sports article previews many Dallas-area high school football games set for Friday and offers predictions for key district matchups. Teams like Aledo, Plano and Highland Park are expected to play hard as they try to break win streaks and set new records—each matchup could shift local standings. The Dallas Morning News
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SecureWorld Dallas 2025
6-10 p.m. — Plano Event Center — $75 discount with code WICYSSWC2 — Connect with InfoSec professionals and gather insights from industry leaders at this informative session.
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Neo Soul Night Under the Stars
5:45-10 p.m. — Red Tail Pavilion — Tickets required — Enjoy a soulful evening with live performances under the stars.
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Haunted Harmonies Concert
1-3 p.m. — Frisco Public Library — Free entry — Experience a spine-tingling concert with the Allen Philharmonic, featuring Halloween classics and fun crafts for kids.
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The French Connection Brunch
11 AM – 1 PM — Cafe de France — $2 contribution — Enjoy a delightful French brunch and share travel tales in a cozy atmosphere.
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Writers' Group at Cafe Bohemia
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Cafe Bohemia — Free entry — Share your stories and poems in a relaxed creative forum without the fear of critique.
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Plano International Festival
All day — Haggard Park — Free entry — Celebrate multiculturalism with Scotland's traditions and engaging cultural displays.
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Plano Hollydays Market
9 AM-4 PM — Plano Event Center — $6-$10 — Experience three days of holiday shopping with over 130 vendors in a festive atmosphere.
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Ave F Life Skills Camp
9:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. — 1026 F Avenue — Registration required — Equip children and teens with essential life skills for the future.
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The Lowdown Drifters Live Performance
4:00 – 5:30 PM — Love & War in Texas — Check venue for tickets — Experience the hard living, hard loving sound of Ft. Worth's The Lowdown Drifters as they blend country, rock, and Americana.
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Object Oriented Analysis and Design Using UML Training
8 a.m. — HS2 Academy Plano — $2250 — Enhance your software development skills with expert-led UML training over five days.
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