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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:

  • What did Plano ISD taxpayers see on the bond project tours?
  • How big did Plano West and Plano East just rank statewide?
  • Why Plano ranks among the nation’s best New Year’s Eve cities

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.

Today's riddle: Jimmy, did you crash on your bike again? You’ve lost a tooth! 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

Find out what's happening in Planofor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Sunday: Mostly sunny and chilly, with a high of 44 and low of 29 degrees.
  • Monday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 53, low: 40.
  • Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 65 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Plano ISD Holds Bond Construction Project Tours (pisd.edu) — Plano ISD is rolling out major bond-funded upgrades across local campuses, and residents just got a firsthand look at new learning spaces, safety improvements, and ADA-accessible playgrounds. Community members toured sites like the CTE Center and multiple secondary schools aboard electric buses, seeing how the $1.34 billion bond they approved in 2022 is transforming facilities for future students.
   

• Texas' Mega High Schools Keep Getting Bigger (thebeatdfw.com) — Plano families with teens at Plano West or Plano East will see their campuses ranked among the largest high schools in Texas, each topping 4,800 students. The story explains how rapid suburban growth and Texas’ big-school, football-driven culture are fueling these mega-campuses and why districts keep choosing size over building multiple smaller schools.
   

• New Years Eve in Texas: Best cities to party, according to national study (fox4news.com) — If you’re planning New Year’s Eve close to home, Plano ranks as the second-best city in Texas and 32nd nationwide for affordable, fun celebrations, according to WalletHub. The study praises Plano’s strong safety and cost scores, making it a solid option for residents wanting lively nightlife and dining without big-city price tags. Several other major Texas cities also made the national top 100.
   

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