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Thursday, October 16th, 2025
Good morning, Plano. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 16th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Turning Point, a Plano rape crisis center, marked 40 years with its Walk a Mile in Her Shoes event on Oct 4 at 9 a.m. and will host its 40th Anniversary Luncheon Rooted in Hope and Healing on Nov 6 at 11 a.m.—the luncheon will feature a silent auction, live music, guest remarks and ticket sales at event1013 East 15th St. in Downtown Plano. Plano Magazine
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Miyako Hotels & Resorts held a groundbreaking in Plano to celebrate its third US location and unveiled plans for a $117 million boutique hotel that will open in fall. The new hotel project is expected to boost local business and add a unique option for visitors. Plano Star Courier
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A new list of fall festivals across North Texas is now available for local families and visitors—events include Rest in Plano Fest in the Downtown Plano Arts District along with haunted houses, pumpkin patches and live music in cities from Arlington to Southlake. NBC DFW
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Paul Thorn Concert
8:00-9:30 p.m. — Love & War in Texas — Tickets required — Experience the soulful tunes of Mississippi's singer-songwriter Paul Thorn as he showcases his latest single.
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Plano Heritage Walk
2:30-5:30 p.m. — Mic Drop Comedy — Ticket purchase required — Explore Plano's untold history through a comedic walking tour featuring local legends and forgotten stories.
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Mitch Fatel Stand-Up Comedy
6-7:30 p.m. — Mic Drop Comedy — $21+ — Experience Mitch Fatel's unique blend of innocence and mischief in a night of laughter.
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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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Plano Ghost Walk
7:15-9:15 p.m. — Mic Drop Comedy — Ticket required — Explore Plano's haunted past with a humorous twist during this engaging ghost walk.
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Hollywood Feed Adoption Event
3-6 p.m. — Hollywood Feed — Free entry — Meet adorable pets in search of their forever homes.
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Christian Johnson Live Comedy Show
6-7:30 p.m. — Mic Drop Comedy — Ticket required — Enjoy the contagious energy and clean comedy of rising star Christian Johnson, known for his viral videos.
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Kerry Smith Comedy Show
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Mic Drop Comedy — Ticketed event — Enjoy a night of laughs with Kerry Smith and fellow comedians in Halloween costumes.
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Writers' Group at Cafe Bohemia
7:30-9 p.m. — Cafe Bohemia — Support the local café while enjoying a creative night of sharing stories, poems, and insights.
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Plano Ghost Walk: A Hauntingly Funny Tour
7:15-8:45 p.m. — Mic Drop Comedy — Ticket required — Experience a unique blend of humor and history on this spooky walking tour of Plano's haunted past.
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