Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 102 and low of 79 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
Thursday: Mostly sunny and hot, temps: high: 100, low: 77.
Friday: Hot with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 101 and low of 79 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Survey reveals best, worst places to raise families (doddfrankupdate.com) — Plano ranks among WalletHub's top U.S. cities for raising a family, cited for its balance of affordability, opportunity, and quality of life. The national study compared more than 180 cities on schools, safety, income, and recreation, giving Plano a prominent spot alongside places like Fremont, Irvine, and Overland Park.
• Dr. Wayne F. Emery (elizabethton.com) — An 82-year-old longtime minister who once served University Christian Church in Plano has died in Plano after a yearlong battle with cancer. Dr. Wayne F. Emery's obituary highlights his decades of ministry in Tennessee and Texas, his family ties in the Dallas–Frisco area, and the care he received at Wyndham Court in Plano. Services will be held in Johnson City, Tennessee.
Women's Division Summit → Plano Chamber of Commerce The Hope Center 2001 W Plano Pkwy, Plano, TX 75075 8:00 am
Taste it Thursday - Dried Apricot BARKSDALE EL Cafeteria 10:00 am
Community Event: The Art of HelloŽ - Be Remembered in a Noisy World⢠Featuring: Paula Calise Plano Chamber of Commerce 12 Cuts Brazilian Steakhouse 18010 Dallas Pkwy, Dallas, TX 75287, USA 11:00 am
Community Event: The Art of Hello® - Be Remembered in a Noisy World™ Featuring: Paula Calise Plano Chamber of Commerce 12 Cuts Brazilian Steakhouse 18010 Dallas Pkwy, Dallas, TX 75287, USA 11:00 am
Friday August 28
Kona Ice Day! SKAGGS EL Plano, TX 75025
Kindergarten Signing Day! BRINKER EL Plano, TX 75093 7:00 am
Friday Morning At The Chamber Plano Chamber of Commerce 5400 Independence Pkwy Ste 200 Plano, TX 75024 7:45 am
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
St. Andrew Methodist Church Celebrates 40 Years with SOAR Art Installation —Elizabeth Lenart Read on Patch
Hi neighbors! I recently ran a quick AI-powered energy audit for both my home and office. It took about 30 minutes per location, and the projected savings came out… (Nextdoor West Creek Estates)
Attraction? Hi everyone. Any suggestion for attraction or unique places or spots as eye catching for people from overseas. Besides restaurants or cafes I… (Nextdoor Dallas North Estates)
Mindlance posted a job opening for Videographer in Plano. Apply here.
ABM Industries, Inc. posted a job opening for Conference Center Cleaner in Plano. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Plano here.
🗞 Nearby News
Allen
ABR Electric Sees Level 2 Charger Demand Rise as Collin County EV Registrations Nearly Double (commercialappeal.com)
BigXthaPlug Arrested on DWI, Marijuana and Gun Charges Exactly One Year After Prior Arrest (lawcommentary.com)
Southern Land scores $166M construction loan for mixed-use project in Houston's Upper Kirby (therealdeal.com)
Frisco
Indoor Digital Mapping Expands From Emergency Response to Daily Operations (propmodo.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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