Stories from your neighbors
The McKinney Community Development Corporation (MCDC) is celebrating 30 years of impact, having invested more than $330 million into parks, amenities and community projects since 1996. Funded by a half-cent sales tax, MCDC provides grants and gap funding to help bring...
Are you looking for a fun way to to celebrate or host a work event? There is no better way than Pickleball at the Courts of McKinney. Let our coaches teach you pickleball, run a fun tournament or mixer, We have a great space for food, seating, and spectating. You...
Come on out to the Courts of McKinney for our popular Weekly Summer Camps. We offer tennis, pickleball, swimming, arts and crafts, park time, and more. We offer full day, half day camps, and 2 hour camps. These are the best camps around. Sign up on our website....
The Courts of McKinney/ Impact Activities 2026 Sponsor Opportunities Elevate Your Brand with North Texas’s Premier Racquet Sports Destination Are you looking for a high-visibility platform to showcase your brand to an active, engaged, and local audience? The Courts of...
The dog days of summer have arrived. During the summer, heat advisories are common in North Texas. Meaning, heat exhaustion or heat stroke can quickly occur to anyone participating in outdoor activities. It is dangerous for any critter wearing a coat to be...
For many, the Fourth of July holiday is a highlight of summer – and fireworks are often part of the day's festivities. Because of how common they are, many parents may think at-home fireworks are harmless for their children, but that is unfortunately not...
Taking simple precautions can help you and your furbaby enjoy the dog days of summer.Protect Your Pets From UV RaysMany dogs and cats love to soak up sun rays. Just like humans, our pets, especially those with white or light coats, can sunburn. Limit your pet's...
COVID-19 is an ongoing concern for parents. Although more and more people are getting vaccinated, young children have not yet been approved for the vaccine. With summer on the horizon and kids looking forward to resuming some normalcy, many parents are wondering...
brush365 is now open in McKinney. As of April 1, 2026, we are officially seeing patients at our newest studio. In doing so, we bring the same approach that defines our offices across the Dallas-Fort Worth area: thoughtful planning, modern technology, and conversations...
What are AI insights for improving sales communication? AI insights for improving sales communication are intelligent systems that analyze conversations, detect buying intent, recognize hesitation signals, and guide interactions toward booking or purchase. The most...
Before You Start House Hunting, Take This Step First Be honest. Have you already started scrolling through homes online? If you have, it’s time to take a step back and get pre-approved. Even if buying a home is still a future plan, this is something you don’t want to...
Sponsored by: TUPPS Step inside TUPPS in McKinney, and you’ll see it’s more than beer. From craft brews and cocktails to a full kitchen and a small-business incubator, TUPPS is crafting a destination where flavor, fun and community collide. “In the early stages of...
1. Name of Business or Organization Community Impact News 2. Your location McKinney 3. Tell us about your business. (One paragraph) Community Impact delivers trusted, hyperlocal news to communities across Texas through print, digital, and email newsletters that keep...
On a typical rehearsal night in McKinney, voices rise together in harmony, all united by a shared purpose. Sheet music rustles, a piano sets the tone, and for a few hours, life’s outside pressures soften. For members of Sostenuto Choral Community of North Texas, those...
Welcoming some of our newest Chamber members to McKinney! From dental care to wellness services and great food, these businesses are adding even more to our growing community. Read more about our new members in Community Impact: Brush365 to offer dental care in...
Summer break is for fun, rest, and family—but it can also cost students. Studies using national Measures of Academic Progress data found students can lose 20 to 30% of school-year gains in reading and math over the summer, equating to one to three months of...
Over the past 25 years, the incidence of colon cancer and deaths from it has declined in adults 50 and older. This is welcome news that is the result of an increase in colonoscopy screening among this group, which allows for early detection and cancer prevention. The...
This time of year, March Madness puts a spotlight on what makes teams successful. It’s not just talent. The teams that go the distance understand how they work together, trust their systems, and stay ready to adjust when the game changes. Businesses operate the same...
There are speakers… and then there are experiences. This morning’s CEO Series featuring Uma Muthu, CEO of Sys Code Labs, delivered a thoughtful and engaging conversation around innovation, leadership, and the evolving role of technology in business. From the start,...
Zin Zen Wine Bistro in McKinney’s Adriatica Village has stayed true to what customers love since owners Randy and Regina Reed took over in 2015. As longtime patrons, they focused on preserving the bistro’s cozy ambiance and popular menu while enhancing the experience...
AUSTIN, TEXAS – The Texas Association of Business (TAB) today provided written testimony to the Texas House State Affairs Committee for its interim hearing on data centers. "Data centers are critical infrastructure in Texas’ modern economy. They support everyday...
Are you looking for a fun way to to celebrate or host a work event? There is no better way than Pickleball at the Courts of McKinney. Let our coaches teach you pickleball, run a fun tournament or mixer, We have a great space for food, seating, and spectating. You...
Come on out to the Courts of McKinney for our popular Weekly Summer Camps. We offer tennis, pickleball, swimming, arts and crafts, park time, and more. We offer full day, half day camps, and 2 hour camps. These are the best camps around. Sign up on our website....
The Courts of McKinney/ Impact Activities 2026 Sponsor Opportunities Elevate Your Brand with North Texas’s Premier Racquet Sports Destination Are you looking for a high-visibility platform to showcase your brand to an active, engaged, and local audience? The Courts of...
If you or someone you know is struggling with the pain of loss, trauma, or major life changes, you do not have to go through it alone. MindLift Alliance is offering a Trauma and Grief Loss Group in McKinney, Texas, created to provide a safe, supportive, and...
McKinney continues to grow. New businesses. New families. New opportunities. It’s one of the things that makes this community so special. But growth also brings an important question: Are we building a community where everyone feels like they belong? As a local...