Updated 11 a.m. May 6 McKinney voters approved four out of five bond propositions on the May election ballot, according to unofficial results from Collin County Elections. The approved bond items total $449.5 million and are expected to fund a number of projects,...
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Gov. Abbott directs TEA to ignore new Title IX protections for LGBTQ+ students
Gov. Greg Abbott directed the Texas Education Agency on April 29 to ignore new Title IX rules aimed at protecting LGBTQ+ students from discrimination. The Biden administration expanded Title IX—a 1972 nondiscrimination law—to prevent discrimination based on...
Ep. 22 – How to Secure Your Legacy
https://youtu.be/ZvrGhHGgTOU Episode 22 - How to Secure Your Legacy Do you know the difference between a will and a living trust? Worried about protecting your assets after you're gone? Dive into estate planning essentials on The Simply Retirement Podcast with host...
AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT – Garrett Moore
Name of Business: Lone Star Benefits Location: Frisco, TX Tell us about your business: We know that going out to the insurance market for you and implementing a health benefits program is only a fraction of what business owners need, and let’s be honest, any broker...
Empowering Families: Teaching Independent Living Skills to Children with Down Syndrome and Other Disabilities
Using Modification, Adaptation, Environment, & Redirection. By: Linda Bonner What are independent living skills? Also known as Activities of Daily Living (ADL’s), these are the skills that every person utilizes on a daily basis to live on their own. This...
McKinney ISD officials OK $6.5M investment in safety, security upgrades
McKinney ISD leaders have approved security system refreshes for the district's high schools and stadium. The district’s board of trustees approved a $6.55 million purchase of physical security upgrades through bond funds April 22. District leaders have explored...
McKinney Voters to Decide on $485.5 Million Bond Propositions: What You Need to Know
Your voice matters! As a valued member of our community, we invite you to participate in the upcoming May 4 election where McKinney voters will have the opportunity to shape the future of our city. What's on the Ballot? You'll be considering five bond propositions...
McKinney Voters to Decide on $485.5 Million Bond Propositions: What You Need to Know
In McKinney, voters will have the opportunity to weigh in on five bond propositions totaling $485.5 million in the upcoming May 4 election. Important Dates April 22: Start of early voting April 23: Deadline for requesting a mail-in ballot April 30: End of early voting...
Cornerstone Ranch (A Special Needs Community) Ranchers Honored as the 2024 Volunteer Group ofthe Year
McKINNEY, Texas — In a significant acknowledgment of their unwavering dedication and contributions tothe community, the Ranchers at Cornerstone Ranch have been named the 2024 Volunteer Group of the Year byVolunteer McKinney. This prestigious award celebrates their...
Update! McKinney City Council approves development agreement with Notes Live for 20,000-seat flagship outdoor music venue
McKINNEY, Texas (April 16, 2024) – The McKinney City Council has approved a development agreement with Notes Live to develop a 20,000-seat open-air amphitheater on 46 acres at the northeast corner of U.S. 75 and S.H. 121. This project – called the Sunset Amphitheater...
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Learn about the brand new Kayak Launch at Towne Lake Park! Designed for people of all ages and abilities, this ramp allows first-timers and experienced users to get in and out of the water safely.
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McKinney voters approve 4 out of 5 bond propositions
Updated 11 a.m. May 6 McKinney voters approved four out of five bond propositions on the May election ballot, according to unofficial results from Collin County Elections. The approved bond items total $449.5 million and are expected to fund a number of projects,...
Gov. Abbott directs TEA to ignore new Title IX protections for LGBTQ+ students
Gov. Greg Abbott directed the Texas Education Agency on April 29 to ignore new Title IX rules aimed at protecting LGBTQ+ students from discrimination. The Biden administration expanded Title IX—a 1972 nondiscrimination law—to prevent discrimination based on...
AGT’s Dustin Tavella Headlines Fundraiser
Magician and Storyteller, Dustin Tavella, winner of Season 16 of America’s Got Talent, will headline “Hope Rising 2024” – the annual fundraiser benefiting CommonGood Medical (formerly Hope Clinic). All are invited to join the fun and support the clinic’s mission...
Ep. 22 – How to Secure Your Legacy
https://youtu.be/ZvrGhHGgTOU Episode 22 - How to Secure Your Legacy Do you know the difference between a will and a living trust? Worried about protecting your assets after you're gone? Dive into estate planning essentials on The Simply Retirement Podcast with host...
AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT – Garrett Moore
Name of Business: Lone Star Benefits Location: Frisco, TX Tell us about your business: We know that going out to the insurance market for you and implementing a health benefits program is only a fraction of what business owners need, and let’s be honest, any broker...
Empowering Families: Teaching Independent Living Skills to Children with Down Syndrome and Other Disabilities
Using Modification, Adaptation, Environment, & Redirection. By: Linda Bonner What are independent living skills? Also known as Activities of Daily Living (ADL’s), these are the skills that every person utilizes on a daily basis to live on their own. This...
McKinney ISD officials OK $6.5M investment in safety, security upgrades
McKinney ISD leaders have approved security system refreshes for the district's high schools and stadium. The district’s board of trustees approved a $6.55 million purchase of physical security upgrades through bond funds April 22. District leaders have explored...
McKinney Voters to Decide on $485.5 Million Bond Propositions: What You Need to Know
Your voice matters! As a valued member of our community, we invite you to participate in the upcoming May 4 election where McKinney voters will have the opportunity to shape the future of our city. What's on the Ballot? You'll be considering five bond propositions...
McKinney Voters to Decide on $485.5 Million Bond Propositions: What You Need to Know
In McKinney, voters will have the opportunity to weigh in on five bond propositions totaling $485.5 million in the upcoming May 4 election. Important Dates April 22: Start of early voting April 23: Deadline for requesting a mail-in ballot April 30: End of early voting...
Cornerstone Ranch (A Special Needs Community) Ranchers Honored as the 2024 Volunteer Group ofthe Year
McKINNEY, Texas — In a significant acknowledgment of their unwavering dedication and contributions tothe community, the Ranchers at Cornerstone Ranch have been named the 2024 Volunteer Group of the Year byVolunteer McKinney. This prestigious award celebrates their...
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