🌱 Patch AM: How Plano stacked up in 2026’s best cities for renters list

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In today's newsletter:

• How Plano stacked up in 2026's best cities for renters list
• Meet the Plano athletes turning hometown training into Olympic gold
• How Plano internet prices compare and a 30-second test for your bill

Also on today's calendar: Built For More Dallas-Area Men's Series and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the burglar wear blue gloves? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 99 and low of 80 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 99, low: 81.
• Friday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 96 and low of 81 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. McKinney Keeps Its No. 1 Spot Among America's Best Cities For Renters (localprofile.com) — Plano renters just earned national recognition, with the city ranked No. 18 in RentCafe's 2026 list of best U.S. cities for renters and average rents around $1,687, slightly above McKinney. The study highlights falling rents, strong incomes, and quality-of-life factors across Collin County, giving local renters useful context on affordability and competition in nearby markets.
   

2. The Plano Pipeline: These athletes went from Plano to the national stage (planomagazine.com) — Plano's own athletes are making national and Olympic waves, from a Plano East soccer standout who turned pro overseas to gymnast Hezly Rivera, who moved here to train and earned Olympic gold. Figure skater Amber Glenn, raised and trained in Plano, also brought home Olympic gold and was honored locally with an official Amber Glenn Day.
   

3. Are you overpaying for internet? This 30-second calculation can tell you (consumeraffairs.com) — Plano residents are getting some of the best value for home internet in the country, with a NetCredit study finding local prices average about 33 cents per Mbps, well below the national 40-cent benchmark. The piece walks you through a quick calculation to compare your own bill, suggests when to downgrade speeds, and explains how to use FCC tools to negotiate a better deal.
   

4. Mark Cuban Foundation, Samsung partner on free AI curriculum for U.S. schools (dallasnews.com) — Plano is set to gain even more prominence as Samsung completes its move of U.S. headquarters to Legacy Central while partnering with the Mark Cuban Foundation on a free AI curriculum for grades 6–12. The program offers ready-to-use lessons on AI tools, ethics, and design, potentially benefiting Texas schools as the technology becomes more central to education and work.
   

📸 Around Plano

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Plano

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★ Featured events ★

Wednesday September 9
• Built For More Dallas-Area Men's Series →
  3014 Skillman St, Dallas
  6:00 pm

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Other local events

Thursday September 10
• Fall Back to School Parent Information Night
  SKAGGS EL Plano, TX 75025
  5:00 pm
• Leadership Plano Class 43 | New Class Reception
  Plano Chamber of Commerce Robinson Fine Arts Center 1800 Alma Dr. Plano TX 75075 Plano, TX 75075
  5:30 pm
Friday September 11
• Varsity FB vs Denton Braswell
  PLANO WEST SENIOR H S Plano, TX 75093
• Friday Morning At The Chamber
  Plano Chamber of Commerce 5400 Independence Pkwy Ste 200 Plano, TX 75024
  7:30 am
• JV/V Volleyball @ PSHS
  PLANO WEST SENIOR H S Plano Senior High School, 2200 Independence Pkwy, Plano, TX 750
  5:30 pm
Saturday September 19
• MISSION:POSSIBLE Body Fit 5K Run & 1Mile Fun Walk →
  Plano TX
• Central Market Cafe →
  Central Market, 320 Coit Road, Plano
  5:00 pm
Monday September 21
• WJA DFW | Jewelry Night Out 2026 →
  The Girl Cave Collective, 5465 Legacy Drive 6th floor, Plano
  6:00 pm
Sunday September 27
• Stand-Up & Sing →
  Mic Drop Comedy, 7301 Lone Star Dr, Plano
  8:30 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday September 9
• Fall Picture Day
  David and Lynda Olson El Allen, TX 75002
  8:00 am
• Underclassmen Picture Days
  Smith H S Carrollton, TX 75006
  8:40 am
• Picture Day
  Pearce H S TX
  9:00 am
• Toddler Storytime
  Fretz Park Branch Library 6990 Belt Line Road, Dallas, TX, 75254, US
  10:30 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Update: no microchip or collar.
  Put in a form with City of Plano Lost and Found, and put him in Pawboost also. He is potty trained, obeys commands, and is great with our other dogs… (Nextdoor Legacy Hills)
• Is anyone missing this sweet baby girl?
  She was found at Liberty park. We have her inside and cool while we figure out who she belongs to. (Nextdoor Dallas North Estates)

• Advantage Solutions posted a job opening for Part Time Product Demonstrator in Costco in Plano. Apply here.
• Seasons 52 Fresh Grill posted a job opening for Line Cook in Plano. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Plano here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he wouldn't get caught red handed. (Thank you Vicki B. for sending it in!)
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