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Greetings Plano! We're your go-to source for what's happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Where are Plano's most scenic patios for your next night out?
  • Which brand-new Plano restaurants should you try first this week?
  • What rising interest rates from Plano mean for your credit union

Also on today's calendar: USA Vein Clinics Hosts Community Vascular Health Event in Garland to Tackle Vein Disease Symptoms and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do an island and the letter "t" have in common? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 97 and low of 77 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Monday: Warm; a stray p.m. t-storm, temps: high: 92, low: 74.
  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 93 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Best Patios In Plano, Frisco And Beyond (localprofile.com) — Plano residents looking to eat or drink outside have a long list of standout patios, from Legacy West and Legacy Hall to neighborhood favorites like The Fillmore Pub, Katy Trail Ice House Outpost and Assembly Icehouse. The guide also highlights nearby options in Frisco, McKinney, Allen and The Colony, with addresses and vibes to match your next al fresco outing.
   

2. 15+ new restaurants in Collin County that opened this summer (dallasnews.com) — Plano diners have a wave of new options, from hot chicken and Korean soups to plant-filled coffee shops and waterfront patios, all opened since June. This roundup lists exact Plano addresses and opening dates, plus nearby spots in Frisco, McKinney, Allen, Celina and The Colony, giving you plenty of fresh places to try close to home.
   

3. Rising Rates: What to be Thinking About With the Balance Sheet Now: A CU Daily Series (thecudaily.com) — From Plano, a credit union strategist explains how this year's unexpected interest rate hikes are reshaping lending, deposits, and investment decisions for institutions across the country. Local credit union leaders and financially savvy residents get detailed advice on managing liquidity, duration risk, and deposit pricing so their organizations can stay flexible and resilient in a volatile rate environment.
   

4. She's Got Ballz: How Merrilee Kick Turned Reinvention Into A Business Model (localprofile.com) — Former Plano West teacher Merrilee Kick used Plano ISD's enrichment program to earn an MBA and turn her BuzzBallz class project into a global beverage brand later sold to Sazerac. Her journey from local educator to multimillion-dollar entrepreneur highlights how classroom skills, credit union support, and sheer persistence fueled her success, and how she's now reinvesting millions into Texas education and entrepreneurship.
   

5. Texas youth wins national award for heroic service activity (ntxe-news.com) — A Plano 17-year-old, Nathan Tan, has earned a national Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes for tackling air pollution and environmental injustice affecting Dallas families. His Shared Skies Initiative built real-time air quality maps, distributed filters and masks, and trained youth ambassadors, showing how one Plano student's project is directly improving health for thousands of Texans.
   

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  • I am posting to express my appreciation for someone who probably won't see this, but maybe it will inspire some optimism.
    I want to share that a stranger's kindness made my day. At 7:30 this morning, I was at 7/11 Mobil on 75 & Spring Creek Pkwy for gas. I'm in the… (Nextdoor Legacy/Coit)
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    There was a belly in the line. The estimate is for $19,900. Does this sound right? We are trying to shop around. All recommendations are appreciated. (Nextdoor Parker Road Estates)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They are both in the middle of water. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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