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Japan-America Society of DFW celebrates record-breaking Otsukimi Japanese Moon Viewing Festival with over 18,000 attendees. This year's festival showcased anime voice star Emi Lo, taiko, sumo, live music and immersive Japanese cultural experiences PLANO, TX, October 08, 2026 /24-7PressRelease/ - With welcoming remarks by Plano Mayor John Muns, more than 18,000 attendees filled Haggard Park for the 2026 Otsukimi Japanese Moon Viewing Festival, setting a new attendance record for the annual celebration presented by the Japan-America Society of DFW (JASDFW). View Event Photos One of the evening's most anticipated guests was Emi Lo, acclaimed anime English voice actress in many popular anime series including the hit series The Apothecary Diaries. Fans gathered at the Main Stage for a special appearance and screening by Lo, highlighting one of Japan's most popular contemporary cultural exports and creating a memorable experience for anime enthusiasts of all ages. Traditional Japanese culture was equally prominent throughout the evening. Dallas Kiyari Daiko energized the crowd with powerful taiko drumming, while the popular Dallas Sumo Club presented multiple sumo wrestling demonstrations drawing huge crowds and cheers. The entertainment lineup also included a classic anime Ghibli songs concert by Nova Pangea, energetic and entertaining dance performances by Okinawa Eisa Ryukyu-damashii and Lonestar Yosakoi, the Dallas Cherry Blossom Children's Chorus, and a live J-pop performance by Sallad singing several popular anime theme songs, finishing off with a song from the Apothecary Diaries. Beyond the performances, thousands of guests explored Japanese and Asian cuisine, a bustling marketplace of artists and vendors, anime and pop-culture experiences, traditional Japanese children's games and hands-on cultural activities including calligraphy, flower arranging and tea ceremony. The success of the festival was made possible through the support of the community, volunteers, performers, vendors, partners and sponsors. JASDFW recognizes Toyota as its Community Impact Partner, along with key festival sponsors EZ On Coat, SpotOn, H-E-B, Kawai, 7-Eleven, NEC, i Fratelli Pizza, Dimaco, Art Centre of Plano, The Original Pancake House DFW, Crunchyroll, The Time Group and FC Dallas. The 27th Annual Otsukimi Japanese Moon Viewing Festival continued JASDFW's mission of strengthening friendship and understanding between Japanese and Americans by creating opportunities for North Texans to experience Japanese culture firsthand. With more than 18,000 attendees in 2026, Otsukimi has grown into the region's largest public celebrations of Japanese culture and a signature community event for the Japan-America Society of DFW. Learn more by visiting www.jasdfw.org and follow our social media sites. # # # Contact information. Margaret McKoin Japan-America Society of DFW Telephone: 817-403-0866

San Marcos' newest H-E-B outpost will open Wednesday with barbecue, giveaways and more. By Rhyma Castillo, San Antonio Express-News The Tribune Content Agency Updated October 6, 2026 7:15 PM Gift Article San Marcos shoppers have a new place to stock up on groceries, grab barbecue and, apparently, start their mornings very early. H-E-B is opening its newest San Marcos store at 6 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 7, bringing a 114,000-square-foot grocery store to 1074 E. McCarty Lane, just off Interstate 35. The new location is San Marcos' third H-E-B outpost and the grocery chain's latest addition to the fast-growing I-35 corridor. It also brings a first for the city: a True Texas BBQ restaurant. Customers can expect the in-store barbecue bastion to serve H-E-B's signature smoked meats, including brisket, along with sides like brisket beans, creamed corn and homestyle potato salad. The restaurant will have indoor seating, so shoppers can turn a grocery run into a barbecue run without ever leaving the store. The store will also include H-E-B staples such as a bakery, tortilleria, deli, meat and seafood departments, Sushiya sushi and Meal Simple prepared foods. Customers will also have access to curbside pickup, home delivery and a drive-thru pharmacy. For opening day, H-E-B is starting the party before sunrise, according to the San Marcos Area Chamber of Commerce. The grand opening celebration begins at 4 a.m. with free coffee, goodies and a DJ, followed by 5:45 a.m. performances from San Marcos High School's Diamond Dance Team, Drumline and Mariachi Band. There will be a ribbon-cutting ceremony 6 a.m. sharp, after which doors will open to customers. The first 250 customers in line will get free hats and goodie bags, while the first 100 Curbside customers will get free hats. And yes, there will be barbecue and seafood demonstrations at 11 a.m., along with an appearance from Texas State mascots Boko and Koko from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. - because if there's one thing H-E-B is going to do, it's go all out for a grand opening event. This story was originally published October 6, 2026 at 7:05 PM.

21st Heroes & Outlaws Benefit Concert, nov. 6th in Mission. Oct 5, 2026 Listen to article (english) Translate text to Spanish or other 102 languages! Oct 2, 2026 Sep 30, 2026 - Advertisement - Texas Border Business - Advertisement - McALLEN, Texas - The 21st Annual Heroes & Outlaws Benefit Concert reaches a new milestone this year with H-E-B named Presenting Sponsor in a new partnership with Friends for Hope supporting the Vannie E. Cook Jr. Children's Cancer and Hematology Clinic. Presented by H-E-B, this year's Heroes & Outlaws will feature award-winning country music group the Eli Young Band on Friday, November 6, 2026, at Las Palmas Race Park in Mission, Texas, as part of the band's Keep on Dreaming Tour. Organized by Friends for Hope, Heroes & Outlaws has brought the Rio Grande Valley together for more than two decades to raise critical funds for the Vannie Cook Clinic and support children and families facing cancer and serious blood disorders. - Advertisement - Watch a video below: "We are incredibly proud to have H-E-B as our presenting partner as we begin this next chapter of Heroes & Outlaws," said Megen Mikulik, President of Friends for Hope. "This significant partnership strengthens what we can accomplish through this event and, most importantly, the impact we can make for the children and families served by the Vannie Cook Clinic." Friends for Hope supports the Vannie Cook Clinic year-round by organizing fundraising events, enrichment opportunities for patients at the clinic, and providing critical aid to local families impacted by childhood cancer. Community partner H-E-B will proudly present the concert through their "Helping Here" initiative, an ongoing commitment to support local causes and organizations. - Advertisement - "H-E-B is proud to support the incredible work Friends for Hope does for children across the Rio Grande Valley who are receiving care at the Vannie E. Cook Jr. Children's Cancer and Hematology Clinic. At H-E-B, we are committed to giving back to organizations that are at the heart of our communities, especially those dedicated to supporting children and their families. We're honored to help bring moments of joy, comfort, and hope to these children and allow them to simply be kids," said Linda Tovar, Director of Public Affairs. To purchase a table or to become a sponsor, please visit Friendsforhope.com. Opportunities will be available until October 20. - Advertisement - Oct 5, 2026 News Oct 5, 2026 - Advertisement -