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🌱 Patch AM: When and where Plano kids can join the PAW Patrol team
Also check out MAP Test Math K to 2 on the Plano Patch calendar
Greetings Plano! We're your go-to source for what's happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- When and where Plano kids can join the PAW Patrol team
- Two Plano scholars just earned key spots in BSPNTX's 2026–27 class
Today's riddle: What did one strawberry say to the other strawberry? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 106 and low of 83 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 99, low: 79.
- Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 100 and low of 80 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• 'PAW Patrol' Is Bringing Adventure Bay to Life With New 'Rescue Pups' Immersive Experience (bsckids.com) — Families in Plano will be the first in the country to step into the new "PAW Patrol Rescue Pups" immersive experience, debuting here this fall for a limited run through the holidays. Kids can tackle hands-on rescue missions, explore themed Adventure Bay environments, and test their teamwork during a 45–60 minute visit before the attraction moves on to other cities in 2027. 
• BSPNTX Announces 2026-27 Scholarships Recipients – The Windy City Word (windycityword.com) — Plano students are among ten North Texas–connected college scholars sharing $25,000 in new BSPNTX scholarships for the 2026–27 academic year. Local recipients include Plano native Ava Shane and graduate student Genesis Tates, both pursuing sports-related degrees as the organization expands its support for future sports-industry professionals with strong community ties and academic records.
📸 Around Plano
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Plano
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- MAP Test Math K to 2
SKAGGS EL Plano, TX 75025 - Community Event: First United Bank : August Personal Growth Pillar Lunch & Learn on Mastering Emotional Regulation
Plano Chamber of Commerce First United Bank Plano Parkwood 2FL Community Conference Room 3930 Dallas Parkway Plano, TX 75093
11:30 am - Grades 4 & 5 Parent Information Night
ANDREWS EL Plano, TX 75025
5:00 pm - 5th Grade Camp Information Night
BRINKER EL Plano, TX 75093
5:30 pm - Volleyball vs. Trent
Fowler Middle Doctor Daryl Trent Middle School, 13131 Coleto Creek Dr, Frisco\
5:30 pm - Leadership Plano Fundraiser: World In A Wine Glass
Plano Chamber of Commerce 5400 Independence Pkwy. , Ste. 200 Plano TX 75023
6:00 pm - MAP Test Math 3 to 5
SKAGGS EL Plano, TX 75025 - Women's Division Summit →
Plano Chamber of Commerce The Hope Center 2001 W Plano Pkwy, Plano, TX 75075
8:00 am
Wednesday August 26
Thursday August 27
📣 Plano Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- NTFB Application Assistance for Social Services
Dallas Public Library 1515 Young Street, Dallas, TX, 75201, US
9:30 am - Career Success Workshops by Wilkinson Center
Dallas Public Library 1515 Young Street, Dallas, TX, 75201, US
10:00 am - Diaper Event
Grand Prairie ISD Grand Family Service Center
10:30 am - Keyboard Class
Dallas Public Library 1515 Young Street, Dallas, TX, 75201, US
1:00 pm
Tuesday August 25
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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
- UPDATE: I confirmed that this sweet boy's family picked him up so he is back home!
This poor boy ran across 6 lanes of traffic around Parker and Custer. I took him to the Plano Animal Shelter on Plano Parkway. He has a collar with… (Nextdoor Park Forest North) - Bobcat laying in front yard.
Told my wife it's looking for my rabbits. Then a dumb bunny comes hopping by. Cat watched and even turned around as bunny went to neighbors yard. Cat… (Nextdoor Eldorado Park)
- Aimbridge Hospitality posted a job opening for Extended Stay America Dallas - Plano Parkway - Housekeeper in Plano. Apply here.
- Robert Half posted a job opening for Accounts Payable Specialist in Plano. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Plano here.
🗞 Nearby News
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- Hours after arrest, BigXthaPlug takes the stage at Iowa State Fair (freep.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)
- North Texas-based Good Good Golf receives backlash for viral ad (wfaa.com)
Ok Plano! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: If you weren't so sweet, we wouldn't be in this jam! (Thank you Patti F. for sending it in!)
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