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What's up Plano! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How little are Plano families really spending on groceries now?
  • Linux and SRE pro in Plano? This hybrid contract might fit.
  • Seasoned 5G engineer? See what this new Plano contract role offers.

Also on today's calendar: Turn Off, Tune In: Freedom from Digital Distractions and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the hospital? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Sunny and very warm, with a high of 92 and low of 66 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Very warm with plenty of sun, temps: high: 91, low: 68.
  • Sunday: Very warm with plenty of sun, with a high of 91 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Wallethub: Plano has some of America's lowest food costs (cw33.com) — Plano residents are spending one of the smallest shares of their income on groceries among major U.S. cities, according to a new WalletHub study released Thursday. The report finds Plano households devote just 1.46% of median income to groceries, far below many cities where lower earnings and higher prices squeeze budgets much harder.
   

2. Senior Linux Platform / SRE Infrastructure Engineer - BCforward - Plano, TX, US (dice.com) — Tech professionals in Plano can apply for an 11‑month Senior Linux Platform/SRE Infrastructure Engineer contract that offers hybrid work with at least three days a week onsite. The role focuses on Oracle Enterprise Linux administration, automation with Ansible, SRE practices, and leading reliability and performance for large-scale enterprise systems.
   

3. RAN Wireless SME - Motion Recruitment Partners, LLC - Remote in Plano, TX, US (dice.com) — A major tech employer is hiring a seasoned RAN Wireless SME for an onsite contract role based in Plano, offering hands-on work with advanced 4G/5G networks and customer-facing engineering. Experienced wireless professionals in Plano can expect deep technical challenges, cross-functional collaboration, and exposure to cutting-edge telecom technologies over a 6–12 month engagement.
   

4. This Fort Worth airport is getting ready for air taxis (dallasnews.com) — Advanced air taxi technology is being tested at several North Texas sites, including locations in Plano, as part of a broader FAA pilot program. New funding for Fort Worth Meacham Airport's charging infrastructure aims to build a regional network that could eventually connect Plano, Dallas, Fort Worth, and other cities with electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I am looking for the woman who helped my husband after he tripped on some uneven sidewalk and fell, bloodying his face and tearing up his hand.
    He was wearing the Navy Veteran cap. Your kindness in helping him, and trying to call me, even though he couldn't remember the number correctly, and… (Nextdoor Ohio-Coit)
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    Has anyone seen this black scruffier terrier? He slipped out of our fence and is the friendliest dog! If you see him, please contact me!! (Nextdoor Park and Jupiter)
  • Acute Rehabilitation Hospital of Plano posted a job opening for Cook in Plano. Apply here.
  • Pizza Hut posted a job opening for Pizza Hut Shift Manager in Richardson. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Plano here.

Ok Plano! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why did the cookie go to the hospital?" — Because he felt crummy. (Thank you Sanda J. for sending it in!)
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