Plano Gas Prices Nudge Lower to $3.9736 as Monthly Costs Rise — September 21, 2026
Regular unleaded averages $3.9736 in the Dallas area, down from yesterday, up from last week and above the Texas average.
Demarcus FerrisSeptember 21, 20261 min read
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47th Plano Balloon Festival features 40 balloons, special shapes at Oak Point Park
The 47th annual Plano Balloon Festival opened with 40 balloons, including 12 special shapes, drawing crowds to Oak Point Park for rides, launches, and evening glows.
Demarcus FerrisSeptember 20, 20262 min read
Plano teen wins national award for AI air-quality project
Nathan Tan, 17, of Plano, received the Gloria Barron Prize and $10,000 for his Shared Skies Initiative that uses AI to monitor pollution in underserved Texas neighborhoods.
Demarcus FerrisSeptember 20, 20262 min read
Plano Gas Prices Nudge Lower to $3.9777 as Monthly Costs Rise — September 20, 2026
Regular unleaded averages $3.9777 in the Dallas area, down from yesterday, up from last week and above the Texas average.
Demarcus FerrisSeptember 20, 20261 min read
Plano ISD teams win district openers against Richardson rivals
Plano West and Plano both secured victories in their District 7-6A opening games on Friday, with Plano West posting a 52-20 win over Richardson.
Demarcus FerrisSeptember 19, 20262 min read
Julie Johnson, John Cornyn and Ted Cruz: How Your Members of Congress Voted This Week
Plano Representative Julie Johnson cast six recorded votes this week in the House of Representatives.
Dana KellerSeptember 19, 20265 min read
Lake Highlands defeats Plano East 21-14 in district opener
Lake Highlands secured a 21-14 victory over Plano East in their District 7-6A season opener, capped by a late touchdown pass.
Demarcus FerrisSeptember 19, 20262 min read
Plano Police halt use of 90 Flock cameras after state funding pause
Plano Police have stopped utilizing over 90 Flock license plate readers following a state funding pause, though the devices may remain installed for 90 days while the department awaits legislative clarity.
Demarcus FerrisSeptember 19, 20261 min read
Plano Gas Prices Nudge Lower to $3.9816 as Monthly Costs Rise — September 19, 2026
Regular unleaded averages $3.9816 in the Dallas area, down from yesterday, up from last week and above the Texas average.
Demarcus FerrisSeptember 19, 20261 min read
9/12-9/19 Plano Real Estate Report: 920 Listings, Sale Price Down 5.5%
Realtor.com counted 920 Plano, TX homes for sale as of September 2026, while Redfin reported 727 homes sold in May 2026 and a median sale price of $519,689.
Demarcus FerrisSeptember 19, 20262 min read
Local Profile highlights patio dining spots in Plano, Frisco, and McKinney
A recent feature by Local Profile identifies specific outdoor dining venues across North Texas, detailing their amenities and locations.
Demarcus FerrisSeptember 18, 20262 min read
Plano and North Texas host festivals, concerts, and markets this weekend
A variety of events, including the Plano Balloon Festival and Addison Oktoberfest, are scheduled across the region from September 17 to 20.
Demarcus FerrisSeptember 18, 20262 min read
Plano Gas Prices Tick Up to $3.9820 as Monthly Costs Rise — September 18, 2026
Regular unleaded averages $3.9820 in the Dallas area, up from yesterday, up from last week and above the Texas average.
Demarcus FerrisSeptember 18, 20261 min read
Plano police seek help finding 58-year-old woman missing since Thursday walk
Authorities are asking the public for assistance in locating Vanaja Jaligama, who was last seen leaving her home for a walk in the 6200 block of Windhaven Parkway.
Demarcus FerrisSeptember 18, 20261 min read
Flock cameras disabled after state funding ends
Plano has stopped using over 90 Flock Safety cameras following a state order to halt funding for AI-powered license plate readers.
Demarcus FerrisSeptember 18, 20262 min read
Plano Gas Prices Climb to $3.9493 as Monthly Costs Rise — September 17, 2026
Regular unleaded averages $3.9493 in the Dallas area, up from yesterday, up from last week and above the Texas average.
Demarcus FerrisSeptember 18, 20261 min read
Plano
Plano ISD names 60 National Merit Scholarship Program semifinalists
Plano ISD congratulated 60 students from Plano East, Plano Senior High and Plano West named semifinalists in the 2027 National Merit Scholarship Program.
Plano NewsroomSeptember 17, 20262 min read
North Texas Performing Arts moves headquarters to Plano
The largest youth theatre organization in the country is relocating its base to a new complex on West 15th Street, with construction set to begin this August.
Demarcus FerrisSeptember 17, 20262 min read
Sportball opens first corporate U.S. location in Plano
Canadian youth sports company Sportball will launch its first directly operated American site in Plano on Oct. 10, using the location to test new programs for its U.S. expansion.
Quincy QuillSeptember 17, 20262 min read
Plano police launch retail crime initiative
Plano police have initiated a focused effort to address shoplifting in the North Texas region.
Demarcus FerrisSeptember 17, 20261 min read
Collin County commissioners approve first property tax rate increase since 1993
Collin County commissioners voted 4-1 to raise the property tax rate for the fiscal year beginning Oct. 1.
Dana KellerSeptember 17, 20261 min read