Good morning, Plano.

Artifacture, founded by entrepreneurs Shane Selman and Michael Reilly in 2009, now makes custom designs and has launched Treillage by Artifacture—its new line of architectural lattice panels in Plano.

A federal pilot program will require Texans on Medicare to get prior approval for 17 services starting Jan.

1, 2026 and will use third-party vendors with AI to help make approvals—Texas is one of six states in this test, and a Texas Health and Human Services spokesperson said no state official is coordinating the program.

Recent high school sports updates showed teams from Plano and nearby cities played strong games last week—scores and player stats highlighted district showdowns in football and other sports.

Rankings and analyses from multiple schools set the stage for upcoming contests as local athletes continue to push for wins.

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.

Hollywood Feed Adoption Event

3-6 p.m. — Hollywood Feed — Free entry — Meet adorable pets in search of their forever homes.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Jesus Trejo Live Comedy Show

7:00 – 8:30 PM — Mic Drop Comedy — Ticket required — Enjoy an evening of laughter with comedian Jesus Trejo fresh off his Showtime special.

Writers' Group at Cafe Bohemia

7:30-9 p.m. — Cafe Bohemia — Free entry — Share your creative work in a relaxed and open-minded community setting.

Plano Ghost Walk

7:15-8:45 p.m. — Mic Drop Comedy — Ticketed event — Explore Plano's haunted past with professional comedians in a mix of eerie tales and humor.

Plano Comedy Festival featuring Ashley Gutermuth

4-8 p.m. — Mic Drop Comedy — Ticketed event — Experience a night of laughter with renowned comedian Ashley Gutermuth at North Texas's largest comedy festival.