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 Mon, 23 Dec 2024 08:56:24 -0600 Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) announced she has helped secure $502,938,988 in federal grant dollars for Texas’ Seventh https://www.americantowns.com/news/congresswoman-lizzie-fletcher-returns-more-than-half-a-billion-dollars-to-texas-seventh-congressional-district-31513541-plano-tx.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/congresswoman-lizzie-fletcher-returns-more-than-half-a-billion-dollars-to-texas-seventh-congressional-district-31513541-plano-tx.html Government and Politics Mon, 23 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Washington, D.C. –Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), joined Spicer & Co. to discuss DIRECTV's removal of Newsmax, his https://www.americantowns.com/news/burgess-fentanyl-crisis-absolutely-border-security-issue-31528034-plano-tx.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/burgess-fentanyl-crisis-absolutely-border-security-issue-31528034-plano-tx.html Government and Politics Mon, 23 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Beth Van Duyne (TX-24) introduced a resolution recognizing Social Security as a key pillar of retirement https://www.americantowns.com/news/rep-beth-van-duyne-introduces-resolutions-to-protect-social-security-and-medicare-31533523-plano-tx.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/rep-beth-van-duyne-introduces-resolutions-to-protect-social-security-and-medicare-31533523-plano-tx.html Government and Politics Mon, 23 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -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 Mon, 23 Dec 2024 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 Mon, 23 Dec 2024 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 Mon, 23 Dec 2024 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 Mon, 23 Dec 2024 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 Mon, 23 Dec 2024 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 Mon, 23 Dec 2024 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 Mon, 23 Dec 2024 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 Mon, 23 Dec 2024 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 Mon, 23 Dec 2024 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 Mon, 23 Dec 2024 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 Mon, 23 Dec 2024 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 Mon, 23 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0600