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Wednesday, October 29th, 2025
Good morning, Plano. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 29th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ North Texas' largest holiday market will return when 'Neath the Wreath's Ladies Night Out takes place on November 5 in Plano—shoppers will get early access to more than 125 vendors with festive drinks and nibbles while celebrating 30 years of tradition—and from November 6 to 9 the market will continue with ticket sales supporting the Junior League of Collin County's local efforts. Plano Magazine
- ➤ North Texas Food Bank wrapped up its 12th annual Peanut Butter Drive in September by collecting over $355,000 and about 85,000 pounds of peanut butter during Hunger Action Month, and it held an awards show on October 21 at its Perot Family Campus in Plano — recognizing top local contributors such as Plano ISD and Rice Middle School. Local groups were honored for their efforts in bringing neighbors together to fight hunger. Plano Magazine
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A pet monkey escaped from its owner and startled shoppers at Spirit Halloween in Plano, swinging from rafters and climbing store fixtures for about 30 minutes—police say it was safely coaxed down with a cookie—leaving many surprised at the unusual incident. NBC DFW
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The North Texas Food Bank and its partners are working with over 500 local pantries to keep food distributions running during the government shutdown. Dallas College is hosting a mobile food distribution today at its Richland Campus—this effort helps families and federal workers face potential SNAP challenges. Plano Magazine
- ➤ Residents at Evana Grove Apartments in Plano must vacate by (Nov. 4) after a court order found code violations (uninhabitable conditions), and city officials say local organizations will help residents relocate. NBC DFW
- ➤ The Upper Trinity Regional Water District and Carollo Engineers broke ground on Phase 2 of the Harpool Water Treatment Plant Expansion—doubling water treatment capacity for Denton and Collin counties to meet future needs. Plano Star Courier
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On Monday, Nov. 3, the Dallas Cowboys will host the Cardinals at AT&T Stadium at 7:15 p.m. on ABC/ESPN, with streams on Fubo and Sling and radio on 105.3 FM The Fan and 107.5 Mega — the Cowboys aim to improve their record before their bye week amid mild, sunny weather. NBC DFW
- ➤ The Dallas Stars are looking at building a $1 billion arena in Plano at the Shops at Willow Bend Mall site—a plan that may cause the team to leave downtown Dallas when their lease ends in 2031. They must pick a new site in the next six to eight months and begin building by 2028 or 2029 to be ready for the 2031 to 2032 season. The Dallas Morning News
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Plano Comedy Festival: Best of Fest Comedy Brunch
1-2:30 p.m. — Mic Drop Comedy — Ages 21+ — Experience a unique brunch featuring standout comedians, headlined by the Emmy-award winner Linda Stogner.
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Writers' Group at Cafe Bohemia
7:30-9 p.m. — Cafe Bohemia — Free entry — Share your stories and poems in a supportive and creative space.
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Charlie Mac Comedy Show
7-8:30 p.m. — Mic Drop Comedy — Ticketed event — Enjoy sharp wit and relatable humor from rising comedy star Charlie Mac.
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Bart Crow Concert
6:30-9:30 p.m. — Love & War in Texas — Purchase tickets — Enjoy an evening with Bart Crow performing live.
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Stand-Up Comedy with Tom Filline
3-6 p.m. — Mic Drop Comedy — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy high-energy humor from a former PE teacher turned stand-up comedian and viral content creator.
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