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In today's newsletter:

  • How to catch Emi Lo live at Plano's Otsukimi festival
  • What losing 90 license plate cameras means for Plano's public safety.
  • Why Plano just ranked No. 2 in the nation for kids.

Also on today's calendar: Stand-Up & Sing and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What day of the year is trucker's day? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 98 and low of 79 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Sizzling sunshine and hot, temps: high: 98, low: 79.
  • Sunday: Sunshine and hot, with a high of 99 and low of 79 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Interview The Apothecary Diaries Voice Actress Emi Lo at Otsukimi (minneapolisnewsjournal.com) — A free Japanese Moon Viewing Festival is coming to Haggard Park in Plano on Saturday, September 26, featuring anime voice actress Emi Lo from The Apothecary Diaries. Plano residents can enjoy taiko drumming, sumo demos, live music, cultural activities, and Asian food, plus an anime screening, season preview, and Q&A, with media interviews available by RSVP.
   

2. 'It's going to hurt us': Plano disables Flock cameras after state funding halted (dallasnews.com) — Plano has shut off more than 90 Flock license plate cameras after the governor halted state funding, leaving police without a tool they say helped keep crime low. City leaders are pausing any search for new funding amid strong resident backlash over surveillance, even as police turn to drones and other technology to maintain public safety.
   

3. Three Collin County Cities Rank Among The Nation's Best For Kids (localprofile.com) — Plano families can take pride in the city's No. 2 national ranking for childhood well-being, just behind Frisco and ahead of McKinney at No. 4. The study credits low child poverty, strong reading scores, and good park access, underscoring Collin County's growing reputation as one of the best places in America to raise kids.
   

4. What Does Vallourec Do? (whatjobs.com) — Vallourec, a major maker of seamless steel tubes for energy and industry, counts Plano among its US operations and service locations, alongside sites like Houston and Midland. For Plano residents, that means local roles tied to oil and gas, advanced manufacturing, engineering, and technical services as the company expands premium-threading capacity and supports North American energy projects.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: 10-4, good buddy! (Thank you Jean H. for sending it in!)
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