Plano arts showcase set for Aug. 15 at Courtyard Theater
Celebrate the Arts will return Aug. 15 with two ticketed programs at the Courtyard Theater in Plano.
Demarcus FerrisAugust 4, 20261 min read
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Plano Ranked the No. 2 Safest Big City in America
A SmartAsset study of 83 U.S. cities with at least 250,000 residents places Plano second nationally, behind only Virginia Beach, on a score combining violent crime, property crime, traffic deaths and disaster risk.
Demarcus FerrisJuly 31, 20263 min read
Plano Gas Prices Ease to $3.6190 as Monthly Costs Rise — July 30, 2026
Regular unleaded averages $3.6190 in the Dallas area, down from yesterday, down from last week and below the Texas average.
Demarcus FerrisJuly 30, 20261 min read
Plano Gas Prices Ease to $3.6420 as Monthly Costs Rise — July 29, 2026
Regular unleaded averages $3.6420 in the Dallas area, down from yesterday, down from last week and below the Texas average.
Demarcus FerrisJuly 29, 20261 min read
Vigil and Honor Ride Planned for Pvt. Isabella Gonzales in Plano
Prestonwood Baptist Church in Plano will host a vigil and Maverick-Hog will sponsor an honor ride this Saturday to remember Pvt. Isabella Gonzales, who died in an Iranian airstrike in Jordan.
Demarcus FerrisJuly 29, 20261 min read
North Texas Performing Arts Moves to New Plano Location
North Texas Performing Arts has announced a relocation to a new facility on West 15th Street in Plano, launching a $2.5 million capital campaign to fund the move.
Demarcus FerrisJuly 28, 20262 min read
Namkeen Hot Chicken to open first Texas spot in Plano this fall
A franchise of the Nashville-style fried chicken chain with Pakistani-inspired flavors will open at Beacon Square in Plano.
Demarcus FerrisJuly 28, 20261 min read
Plano, Frisco, and North Texas Event Guide for Late July
A selection of local events in Plano, Frisco, and surrounding areas includes the Junior PGA Championship, a margarita competition, and various cultural festivals.
Demarcus FerrisJuly 28, 20262 min read
DFW Airport Probe, Plano Mosque Remarks, And Texas Job Gains Shape Week
An investigation into rideshare operations at DFW Airport, comments from a Plano mosque speaker, and reports of 43,400 new jobs in Texas were among the key local and national stories this week.
Demarcus FerrisJuly 28, 20262 min read
Plano Gas Prices Ease to $3.6720 as Monthly Costs Rise — July 28, 2026
Regular unleaded averages $3.6720 in the Dallas area, down from yesterday, up from last week and equal to the Texas average.
Demarcus FerrisJuly 28, 20261 min read
Celebrate the Arts Returns Aug. 15, Anchoring a Full Month of Plano Arts Events
Collaborative Arts of Plano brings Celebrate the Arts back to the Courtyard Theater on Aug. 15 with a $10 children's matinee, a $20 evening showcase of 20 member groups and an afterparty, plus exhibitions and performances all month.
Demarcus FerrisJuly 27, 20263 min read
Victory Tap Opens Elevated Sports Lounge in Plano
Lombardi Family Concepts has launched Victory Tap Sports Lounge at 5973 W. Parker Road, blending dining with gaming amenities.
Quincy QuillJuly 27, 20261 min read
Plano Gas Prices Ease to $3.7010 as Monthly Costs Rise — July 27, 2026
Regular unleaded averages $3.7010 in the Dallas area, down from yesterday, up from last week and above the Texas average.
Demarcus FerrisJuly 27, 20261 min read
Plano Gas Prices Nudge Lower to $3.7190 as Monthly Costs Rise — July 26, 2026
Regular unleaded averages $3.7190 in the Dallas area, down from yesterday, up from last week and above the Texas average.
Demarcus FerrisJuly 26, 20261 min read
Plano Gas Prices Ease to $3.7330 as Monthly Costs Rise — July 25, 2026
Regular unleaded averages $3.7330 in the Dallas area, down from yesterday, up from last week and above the Texas average.
Demarcus FerrisJuly 25, 20261 min read
Plano Gas Prices Nudge Lower to $3.7530 as Monthly Costs Rise — July 24, 2026
Regular unleaded averages $3.7530 in the Dallas area, down from yesterday, up from last week and above the Texas average.
Demarcus FerrisJuly 24, 20261 min read
Plano Gas Prices Climb to $3.7620 as Monthly Costs Rise — July 23, 2026
Regular unleaded averages $3.7620 in the Dallas area, up from yesterday, up from last week and above the Texas average.
Demarcus FerrisJuly 23, 20261 min read
2026 State Fair of Texas to Feature 24 Days of Live Music and Diverse Acts
The 2026 State Fair of Texas will showcase a variety of music over 24 days, starting September 25.
Demarcus FerrisJuly 22, 20261 min read
Plano Gas Prices Climb to $3.7050 as Monthly Costs Rise — July 22, 2026
Regular unleaded averages $3.7050 in the Dallas area, up from yesterday, up from last week and above the Texas average.
Demarcus FerrisJuly 22, 20261 min read
Plano Gas Prices Ease to $3.5830 as Monthly Costs Rise — July 21, 2026
Regular unleaded averages $3.5830 in the Dallas area, down from yesterday, up from last week and below the Texas average.
Demarcus FerrisJuly 21, 20261 min read
Plano Ranked America's No. 12 Fittest City, Best in Texas
Plano is the fittest city in Texas and No. 12 in the nation in the 2026 ACSM American Fitness Index, ahead of Austin, Dallas and Houston, with a top-10 national score on personal health measures.
Demarcus FerrisJuly 20, 20261 min read