Sunday, October 5th, 2025

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Good morning, Plano. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 5th of October.
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Crews finished overlay projects on key Plano roads in summer 2024—improving Midway Road and Alma Drive with smoother surfaces as favorable weather helped the work. Plano Star Courier
- ➤ Collin County grew by 13.6% from 2020 to 2024 and is expected to nearly double its residents by 2060—straining roads, housing, and school capacities. Plano schools closed four campuses as enrollment dipped while nearby districts, such as in Prosper and Celina, continue to grow, prompting local government to plan for rapid changes. The Dallas Morning News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Plano and Plano West played in NBC 5 Big Game Friday with both teams starting with one loss — the rivalry made the contest intense as each team fought for city bragging rights. The win will shape the local standings in this important matchup. NBC DFW
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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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