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Friday, October 3rd, 2025
Good morning, Plano. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 3rd of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Dallas Morning News launched The Future of North Texas yesterday in Dallas as a community-funded journalism initiative that will study how a projected population surge will affect workforce—schools—roads and other key sectors in the region. The initiative added five reporters and will host discussions with community members in coming months to shape its coverage of change. The Dallas Morning News
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Collin County is growing fast and cities like Plano and McKinney are facing more traffic, higher home prices and school enrollment drops that strain local services. Local officials will invest in road improvements and a new transit system to ease the pressure—efforts aimed at balancing rapid development with community needs. The Dallas Morning News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The EPA is proposing to remove mandatory greenhouse gas emissions reporting from 46 sources until 2034—this move may limit how pollution is tracked across North Texas, including Plano, and raise public health concerns. Critics say the deregulation could lead to higher local emissions that affect community well-being. KERA
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ 18-year-old Jayda Fulp, a TCU pre-med student and skilled judoka, earned her spot on the USA Judo team and will head to Lima, Peru for the Junior World Championships starting Sunday—she has quickly secured four national titles and two international gold medals. NBC DFW
- ➤ The Dallas Sumo Club holds Saturday practices at Tietze Park in East Dallas where members and visitors try out sumo moves and learn tips while honoring Japan’s traditions—this growing group will also perform at the Otsukimi Moon Viewing Festival at Haggard Park in Plano on Saturday and at the Asian Heritage Celebration on Oct. 11. KERA
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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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