BeLocal SW Collin County

10/03/2026

You don’t need a passport to explore the world when it’s right here in your community! 🌎

Celebrate the cultures that make Plano special at the Plano International Festival on October 17. Discover global traditions, food, music, and dance, and follow their page for more ways to connect throughout the year! 💜

To Celebrate and Embrace the beautiful tapestry of cultures in the City of Plano and North Texas while promoting environmental stewardship.

10/02/2026

Bravo Park officially opens tomorrow!

09/27/2026

Water leaks and damage often happen when families move into a new home. Ed with Legacy Home Care Pro explains how routine checkups on critical systems will save you a big headache down the road. Show your home some love and you’ll love where you live!

09/22/2026

We love all our beautiful mature trees in Collin County 🌳 🏠 🌳 and we want to keep them happy and healthy!

If you just moved in, your new home got a thorough inspection, but your trees…did NOT!

Find an expert you can trust to look after your trees. We like Scott Smith at Joshua Tree Experts - Collin County, TX. Thank you, Scott, for your commitment to educating the community on proper tree care!

09/21/2026

That’s a wrap on an unforgettable weekend at the H-E-B | Central Market Plano Balloon Festival!

A huge THANK YOU to the volunteers, pilots, sponsors, hot air balloons, vendors, food concessionaires, non-profit agencies, Radio Club, Festival team, City of Plano Police and Fire Departments, and to every single person who came out to celebrate with us.

It takes an incredible community to bring something this special to life, and we are so grateful to everyone who helped make this weekend such a success. From sunrise launches to glowing nights, thousands of us looked up together and shared the same sky.

This year’s Shared Horizon belonged to all of us. 🤩

09/20/2026

❤️ Congrats to on raising $1,775 to empower women across DFW with self-defense training, safety resources, and support. Learn more or give today to help strengthen and protect women in our community!

09/19/2026

09/19/2026

🎈 Heading to the Plano Balloon Festival? Save these tips:

☀️ Beat the heat: hydrate, wear sunscreen and dress comfortably

🎆 Pack your patience! Leaving, especially after the balloon glow, can take time. Bring something to keep the kids entertained while you wait in the car.

🪑 Bring a chair or blanket, soak up the atmosphere and enjoy the festival! Who’s coming? 🎈

09/19/2026

If you missed today, don’t make the same mistake tomorrow!

09/18/2026

Are you going to the Plano Balloon Festival,? It’s a local favorite, and so much fun that we put it on our cover!
If you see our publisher, Tanner Hobbs, at the festival, please come say hi, especially if it’s your first time to attend!