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Hi there, Plano! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Where will Plano's new Trader Joe's open—and when might it arrive?
  • What's planned for NTPA's glittering Stardust Awards night in Plano?
  • What Collin County leaders said about Plano's future growth and challenges

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Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Thursday: Cloudy, heavy t-storms; humid, with a high of 78 and low of 70 degrees.
  • Friday: Cloudy, showers around; humid, temps: high: 76, low: 68.
  • Saturday: Humid with a shower in spots, with a high of 74 and low of 68 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Trader Joe's is expanding into five more Texas locations (wheninyourstate.com) — Plano is slated to get a second Trader Joe's at 5900 Preston Road in the Promontory on Preston development, with interior work planned from December 2026 through June 2027. The expansion is part of five new Texas locations, including Fort Worth, Wylie, Mansfield, and Bellaire, giving North Texas shoppers more grocery choices as multiple chains grow across the region.
   

• NTPA Announces 5th Annual Stardust Awards Gala (northdallasgazette.com) — Plano residents can look forward to North Texas Performing Arts' 5th Annual Stardust Awards Gala on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026, at the Plano Event Center from 5–10 p.m. The evening will feature a chef's showcase, dinner, auctions, live entertainment, and a costume ball while honoring regional arts educators, volunteers, and organizations and raising funds for scholarships and theatre improvements.
   

• Collin County leaders weigh growing pains at Dallas Morning News event (dallasnews.com) — Collin County leaders, including Plano's mayor, gathered in downtown Plano to discuss how rapid growth is reshaping jobs, housing, transportation and infrastructure. Speakers highlighted rising inequality, water and road needs, and the push for better transit, while longtime Plano residents questioned tax incentives and access to healthcare as the region's population and congestion continue to climb.
   

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