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In today's newsletter:
- How Plano’s only verified burn center has changed lives for a decade
- Could a Dallas Stars arena really replace Plano’s dying Willow Bend mall?
- Why Plano’s beloved Biscuit Bar suddenly shut its doors for good
Also on today's calendar: Crain & Wooley: Free Estate Planning Webinar and 1 more event.
Find out what's happening in Planofor free with the latest updates from Patch.
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Today's riddle: The doctor told me to drink carrot juice after a hot bath. - Did it help? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Planofor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Wednesday: Areas of fog in the morning, with a high of 62 and low of 58 degrees.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny and breezy, temps: high: 65, low: 37.
- Friday: Pleasant with plenty of sun, with a high of 62 and low of 48 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Ten Years of Healing and Hope for Medical City Plano's Burn & Reconstructive Center (planomagazine.com) — Medical City Plano’s Burn & Reconstructive Center is celebrating 10 years as Collin County’s only verified burn center, treating thousands of patients each year. At a recent holiday reunion, survivors, first responders, and longtime staff were honored, highlighting the hospital’s specialized facilities and deep experience in burn care that Plano-area families rely on in emergencies. 
2. What a Dallas Stars Plano move could look like (planomagazine.com) — Rumors that the Dallas Stars could relocate from Dallas to a new arena at Plano’s Shops at Willow Bend are gaining attention, though no decision is final. The piece explains the approved redevelopment plans for the dying mall, how a stadium might fit, and concerns about transit access as Plano considers leaving DART before the team’s American Airlines Center lease ends in 2031.
3. Owner of Biscuit Bar shares why they were forced to close (wfaa.com) — Plano residents are feeling the loss of The Biscuit Bar, the comfort-food spot that started here and grew across North Texas before suddenly closing all locations. The founder cites rising costs and falling revenue, and more than 100 employees, including many in Plano, are now out of work just days before Christmas, with a GoFundMe set up to help them.
4. Two 12-year-old Plano ISD students hospitalized after being hit by truck in Dallas (wfaa.com) — Two Plano ISD sixth-graders are still hospitalized in Dallas after being struck by a truck while walking to their school bus stop, leaving both with serious injuries and surgeries. Their families, new to Texas and now facing major medical bills, are fundraising for care and trying to understand how the crash happened as Dallas police continue investigating.
5. Frisco is building an animal facility. Here's how it will be different from other cities (dallasnews.com) — Frisco is moving ahead with a public‑private animal facility, and Plano’s full-service, city-run shelter is being held up as a model by some advocates. The story contrasts Plano’s larger in-house shelter, lower euthanasia rate, and voter-approved funding with Frisco’s plan to keep sending some animals to the Collin County shelter, sparking debate among residents.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Plano
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★ Featured events ★
- Crain & Wooley: Free Estate Planning Webinar
Online,
12:00 pm
Wednesday December 17
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Other local events
- Community Event: Coffee & Connections
Serendipity Labs Plano , 7950 Legacy Dr , Plano
9:00 am - Crain & Wooley: Free Estate Planning Webinar
Online
12:00 pm - Christmas Day
Plano Chamber of Commerce , 5400 Independence Pkwy #200 , Plano
Thursday December 18
Wednesday December 24
Thursday December 25
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Toddler Storytime
Fretz Park Branch Library , 6990 Belt Line Road , Dallas
10:30 am - Parkland Diabetes and Health Lecture
Martin Luther King Jr Library and Learning Center , 2922 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. , Dallas
11:00 am - Bilingual Storytime / Hora de Cuentos
Fretz Park Branch Library , 6990 Belt Line Road , Dallas
11:30 am - Fiber Arts Workroom Open Office Hours!
J. Erik Jonsson Central Library , 1515 Young Street , Dallas
1:00 pm - Voice Class
J. Erik Jonsson Central Library , 1515 Young Street , Dallas
1:00 pm - Career Launch Pad
Fretz Park Branch Library , 6990 Belt Line Road , Dallas
2:00 pm - Violin Class
J. Erik Jonsson Central Library , 1515 Young Street , Dallas
2:00 pm - Preschool Storytime
Fretz Park Branch Library , 6990 Belt Line Road , Dallas
3:30 pm - JV Wrestling @ JV Festival Frisco HS
Frisco High School , 6401 Parkwood Blvd , Frisco
5:00 pm
Wednesday December 17
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💬 Chatter
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- Manhunt prompts school closures in Lavon, Texas.
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- Coleman Worldwide Moving posted a job opening for Helper / Packer / Mover in Plano. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Plano here.
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