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🌱 Patch AM: How did Plano rank for Hispanic entrepreneurs in a new study?
Also, don't miss Starcatchers Dungeons and Dragons - All Ages on the Plano Patch calendar
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In today's newsletter:
- How did Plano rank for Hispanic entrepreneurs in a new study?
Also on today's calendar: Turn Off, Tune In: Freedom from Digital Distractions and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: Humid; a stray morning shower, with a high of 80 and low of 67 degrees.
- Monday: Mostly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 82, low: 61.
- Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 85 and low of 60 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Laredo leads Texas, ranks highest outside Florida for Hispanic entrepreneurs (lmtonline.com) — Plano ranks 80th nationwide in a new WalletHub study of the best cities for Hispanic entrepreneurs, placing it solidly in the top half of 182 large U.S. cities. The report, led by Laredo and several Florida cities, weighs business-friendliness and Hispanic purchasing power, showing how Plano compares with other major Texas hubs like Dallas, Austin, and Houston. 
📸 Around Plano
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Plano
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★ Featured events ★
- Starcatchers Dungeons and Dragons - All Ages →
NTPA Willow Bend Center of the Arts, 6121 W Park Blvd, Ste. B216, Plano
5:00 pm
Tuesday October 6
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Other local events
- Turn Off, Tune In: Freedom from Digital Distractions →
Plano Environmental Center
7:00 pm - ROBYN & "FRIENDS" →
Mic Drop Comedy Plano, 7301 Lone Star Dr Suite A-110, Plano
7:30 pm - The Addams Family Young@Part →
NTPA Willow Bend Center of the Arts, Starcatchers Black Box, 6121 W Park Blvd, Ste. B216, Plano - In the Treatment Room with Skin Pharm Plano →
Skin Pharm, 5801 Headquarters Dr., Plano
5:30 pm - The Addams Family Young@Part- Frisco - Willow Bend Center of the Arts, Starcatchers Theatre →
NTPA Willow Bend Center of the Arts, Starcatchers Black Box, 6121 W Park Blvd, Ste. B216, Plano
7:00 pm - The Social SHIFT Presents: Ladies Who Lunch →
Flower Child, Plano
11:30 am - PSYCHIC MEDIUM CINDY KAZA →
Mic Drop Comedy Plano, 7301 Lone Star Dr Suite A-110, Plano
7:30 pm - Beetlejuice JR - Starcatchers →
NTPA Willow Bend Center of the Arts, Rodenbaugh Theatre, 6121 W Park Blvd, Ste. B216, Plano - Turn Off, Tune In: Freedom from Digital Distractions →
Plano Environmental Education Center, 4116 W Plano Pkwy, Plano
7:00 pm - 22nd Annual Plano International Festival →
Haggard Park, 901 E 15th St, Plano
11:00 am - Turn Off, Tune In: Freedom from Digital Distractions →
Plano Environmental Education Center, 4116 W Plano Pkwy, Plano
7:00 pm
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- St. Andrew Methodist Church offers community guided tours of SOAR, a unique origami installation —Elizabeth Lenart Read on Patch
- This might be a long shot, but I'm hoping someone can help.
My son grew up going to Chuck E. Cheese in Plano, and there was one employee there who was ALWAYS incredibly kind to him and to our family every time… (Nextdoor Saigling) - A few very recent images of a Ruby-throated Hummingbird staying stationary on a branch.
Taken in Allen. #DerekFengPhotosAtNextDoor #DerekFeng_Hummingbirds (Nextdoor Knolls at Russell Creek)
- Walmart posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate in Plano. Apply here.
- Denny's posted a job opening for Service Assistant - Franchise in Plano. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Plano here.
🗞 Nearby News
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- The Back Nine Golf Plans New Location in Fort Worth's Alliance Corridor (whatnow.com)
- Republicans pour over $7M a day into Ken Paxton's Texas Senate bid as stakes rise: Report (meaww.com)
- Arizona freshman Caleb Smith 'fears nobody,' 'more comfortable in the offense' (saddlebagnotes.com)
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- Is Chris Hansen Suing A24? The 'To Catch a Predator' Host Opens Up About 'Primetime' (fanbolt.com)
Frisco
- Frisco Mini Molars Treats Kids' Cavities With Tooth-Colored Fillings (cincinnati.com)
- Frisco to discuss long-debated animal shelter project on Tuesday (dallasnews.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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