McKinney City Council voted to name a future Towne Lake Park dog park after Bob Tomes, known as “Mr. McKinney.” Designs are nearly complete, with construction set for early 2026. Tomes, who passed away in 2024, was a decorated veteran, business owner, and philanthropist. Mayor Bill Cox said he “gave his heart and soul to McKinney.”
Future Towne Lake Park Dog Park to Be Named in Honor of ‘Mr. McKinney’ Bob Tomes
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