AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Plano Texas. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 https://www.americantowns.com/plano-tx 144 69 https://www.americantowns.com/plano-tx https://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Sun, 16 Feb 2025 20:13:32 -0600 Governor Greg Abbott today announced the release of the Final Report of the Teacher Vacancy Task Force that focuses on three primary areas of policy https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-abbott-tea-release-teacher-vacancy-recommendations-31541160-plano-tx.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-abbott-tea-release-teacher-vacancy-recommendations-31541160-plano-tx.html Government and Politics Sun, 16 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Presented by The Second Act at St. Andrew, this free seminar will provide helpful information for those assisting aging parents as well as https://www.americantowns.com/news/brain-health-seminar-featuring-leading-north-texas-experts-at-st-andrew-methodist-free-31542907-plano-tx.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/brain-health-seminar-featuring-leading-north-texas-experts-at-st-andrew-methodist-free-31542907-plano-tx.html Health and Fitness Sun, 16 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Governor Greg Abbott today honored first responders who have gone above and beyond to protect their communities at the Houston Livestock Show and https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-abbott-honors-first-responders-at-houston-livestock-show-and-rodeo-31545788-plano-tx.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-abbott-honors-first-responders-at-houston-livestock-show-and-rodeo-31545788-plano-tx.html Government and Politics Sun, 16 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0600 19th Annual Plano Asiafest Asian American Heritage Festival 2023 In-Person Festival Featuring Asian Food, Fun and Music for the Entire Family Join https://www.americantowns.com/news/19th-annual-asiafest-plano-asian-american-heritage-festival-31567630-plano-tx.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/19th-annual-asiafest-plano-asian-american-heritage-festival-31567630-plano-tx.html Arts and Entertainment Sun, 16 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Using faith as a foundation, Beacon of Light provides mental health counseling, awareness, and resources, such as an upcoming community-wide Mental https://www.americantowns.com/news/st-andrew-methodist-launches-beacon-of-light-a-new-mental-health-ministry-serving-the-community-31569816-plano-tx.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/st-andrew-methodist-launches-beacon-of-light-a-new-mental-health-ministry-serving-the-community-31569816-plano-tx.html Health and Fitness Sun, 16 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0600 WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX), Mike Braun (R-IN), Ted Cruz (R-TX), Angus King (I-ME), Mazie Hirono (D-HI), and Mark Kelly (D-AZ) https://www.americantowns.com/news/cornyn-colleagues-introduce-bill-to-help-adjust-military-life-insurance-for-inflation-31571580-plano-tx.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/cornyn-colleagues-introduce-bill-to-help-adjust-military-life-insurance-for-inflation-31571580-plano-tx.html Government and Politics Sun, 16 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0600 A Family Friendly Celebration of Pride in Diversity Hosted by The North Texas Pride Foundation North Texas Pride Come As You Are Festival is a family https://www.americantowns.com/news/north-texas-pride-festival-2023-31580777-plano-tx.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/north-texas-pride-festival-2023-31580777-plano-tx.html Arts and Entertainment Sun, 16 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0600 2023 FESTIVAL SCHEDULE See a Kaleidoscope of colorful hot-air balloons and special shapes on the launch field. Hot-air balloon launches, displays, https://www.americantowns.com/news/plano-balloon-festival-2023-31601642-plano-tx.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/plano-balloon-festival-2023-31601642-plano-tx.html Arts and Entertainment Sun, 16 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Come feast on this event packed with live music, German brats, and Sam Adams Octoberfest beer at Legacy Hall’s 6th Annual Oktoberfeast! https://www.americantowns.com/news/6th-annual-oktoberfeast-at-legacy-hall-31602039-plano-tx.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/6th-annual-oktoberfeast-at-legacy-hall-31602039-plano-tx.html Arts and Entertainment Sun, 16 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0600 We are the largest, longest running multicultural festival in North Texas and have been bringing the sights, sounds and tastes of the world to Plano https://www.americantowns.com/news/plano-international-festival-2023-31613474-plano-tx.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/plano-international-festival-2023-31613474-plano-tx.html Arts and Entertainment Sun, 16 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Join us for the Plano Food + Wine Festival! The 6th annual Plano Food+Wine Festival will take place at Legacy West! The festival will feature over https://www.americantowns.com/news/plano-food-and-wine-festival-2023-31613507-plano-tx.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/plano-food-and-wine-festival-2023-31613507-plano-tx.html Arts and Entertainment Sun, 16 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Dark Hour Haunted House is DFW's top-rated haunted house event. Dark Hour’s state of the art lighting and audio systems, in-house production https://www.americantowns.com/news/dark-hour-haunted-house-attraction-2023-31622417-plano-tx.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/dark-hour-haunted-house-attraction-2023-31622417-plano-tx.html Arts and Entertainment Sun, 16 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0600 Schedule Of Events: Sunday, October 22, 2023 5:00PM - Sunday Night Stand-Up Kick Off Show Featuring: Al Coseglia - Host Lia Bai Hemi Ahluwalia https://www.americantowns.com/news/plano-comedy-festival-2023-31623478-plano-tx.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/plano-comedy-festival-2023-31623478-plano-tx.html Arts and Entertainment Sun, 16 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0600 We're happy to support and sponsor the Plano Chamber of Commerce Business Fest on Saturday from 9 AM to 5 PM along with the Plano Public Library, https://www.americantowns.com/news/plano-business-fest-2023-31627099-plano-tx.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/plano-business-fest-2023-31627099-plano-tx.html Arts and Entertainment Sun, 16 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0600   AMERICAN NATIONAL BANK OF TEXAS TO HOST FINAL HOMEBUYER EDUCATION SEMINAR OF 2023 IN PLANO The class guides participants through the https://www.americantowns.com/news/american-national-bank-of-texas-to-host-final-homebuyer-education-seminar-of-2023-in-plano-31629694-plano-tx.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/american-national-bank-of-texas-to-host-final-homebuyer-education-seminar-of-2023-in-plano-31629694-plano-tx.html Business and Professional Sun, 16 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0600