McKINNEY, Texas (March 12, 2024) – The City of McKinney is pleased to announce it has reached a preliminary agreement with Notes Live for the development of a 20,000-seat open-air amphitheater located on 46 acres at the northeast corner of U.S. 75 and S.H. 121. This...
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Celebrating Success: Highlights from the 2024 Community Awards – New York, New York Gala.
Lights, camera, action! The City of McKinney transformed into the heart of the Big Apple as the McKinney Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual Community Award Celebration with a vibrant New York, New York theme. Against the backdrop of the iconic New York skyline,...
Annual Business Meeting Celebrates Achievements
Recognizes Outstanding Contributions, and Explores Economic Outlook for 2024 The McKinney Chamber of Commerce recently held its highly anticipated Annual Business Meeting, marking a momentous occasion to reflect on the achievements of the past year, honor exceptional...
See what high schools McKinney ISD may play next year after UIL realignment
The University Interscholastic League announced its 2024-26 district realignments Feb. 1, which determines each Texas high school's athletic conference for the next two years. The released alignments are for volleyball, basketball and football. Alignments...
New $6.9M training facility to bring firefighters closer to home
Firefighters from Flower Mound, Highland Village and Lewisville will benefit from a new fire training facility that broke ground Jan. 10 in Lewisville. The facility won’t require firefighters to travel as far for training, department officials said. Lewisville is...
Check out these five restaurants that are newly opened or coming soon in the McKinney area.
Now open 1. Mo' Bettahs The restaurant offers lunch plates that feature a choice of meat, such as kalua pig or teriyaki chicken, served with macaroni salad and steamed rice. Opened Jan. 25 6201 S. Custer Road, McKinney www.mobettahs.com 2. 3Natives The...
Q&A: What DFW real estate investors can expect in 2024
New Western investor activity in the Dallas-Fort Worth real estate market was up 6% year over year in 2023, according to a new report from the service. Founded in 2008, New Western operates a real estate marketplace for investors in more than 40 markets,...
McKinney’s population grows to 214,810 residents in 2024
McKinney’s population has grown by 1.61% from a year ago, according to the city’s most recent estimates. The specifics In January 2023, the population was estimated to be 211,397. Now the population is estimated to be about 214,810, according to the city of...
McKinney -An Emphasis on Culture
McKinney is home to a variety of annual events all centered around art, culture and entertainment. By Cassidy Ritter What makes a community? To most, it’s the people surrounding them and the connection and comradery they build with each other. The term community is...
Check out 42 restaurants that opened in McKinney in 2023
From burgers to pasta, McKinney had several new restaurants open in 2023. This list is not comprehensive. Akshaya Pathra Kitchen 210 N. Coit Road, Ste. 200 www.akshayapathra.com Black Rabbit Social 7550 S. SH 121, Ste. 100 www.blackrabbit.social Black Rock Coffee Bar...
Parks and Recreation
McKinney is not only a one of the best places to live, but it is also greatly known for its robust park system, which exemplifies the “Unique by Nature” brand.
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The Pawsome Guide to Pet Toys
Pet sitters and dog lovers have a common interest in one question: What makes for a GREAT dog toy? If you have found yourself browsing through aisles of chew toys, wondering which one will make your furry friend's tail wag the most, so have we. An owner has lots of...
#20 – Caregiving: Strategies and Resources for Women
Are you prepared for the emotional and practical realities of caregiving?
Join us for an enlightening episode of The Simply Retirement Podcast, where host Eric Blake, CFP® dives into the world of caregiving, a role predominantly shouldered by women. Joined by Lili Udell Fiore, author, and founder of Much Love, Lili, they explore the unique challenges and effective strategies in caregiving, especially in the context of retirement planning for women.
AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT – Savannah Trone
Name of Business: Groovy Hues Paint & Powerwash Location: McKinney, TX Tell us about your business: Specializing in residential and commercial paint whether it be interior or exterior, big or small , we can make any idea come to life. If you can’t paint, maybe we...
Taylor Swift tribute, eclipse, more McKinney events in March and April
Here are 13 events happening in March and April in McKinney. This list is not comprehensive. Murder Mystery Dinner at Sugarbacon (Murder in Downtown McKinney) Attendees will become the leading suspect in an homicide investigation. They will have an evening of dinner...
Navigating Social Security and Retirement Planning for Caregivers
Are you a caregiver (or will be) with concerns about your financial future?
In a compelling episode of The Simply Retirement Podcast, host Eric Blake turns the spotlight on women’s unique retirement planning needs, especially for those who are serving as a caregiver or very likely will be one day.
Tupps Brewery debuts taproom, new location in East McKinney
Tupps Brewery’s new East McKinney location is now open. The details An event held March 9-10 marked the grand opening of the location and included live music, food trucks and more. The business relocated from its former location at 721 Anderson St. to...
City of McKinney reaches preliminary agreement for Notes Live flagship outdoor music venue
McKINNEY, Texas (March 12, 2024) – The City of McKinney is pleased to announce it has reached a preliminary agreement with Notes Live for the development of a 20,000-seat open-air amphitheater located on 46 acres at the northeast corner of U.S. 75 and S.H. 121. This...
18 – Why You Need an Estate Plan
Confronting fears isn’t just a personal journey; it’s a critical aspect of financial and estate planning. This is the central theme of today’s discussion, where host Eric Blake, joined by esteemed estate planning attorney Christene “Chris” Downs, dive deep into the unique challenges and essential strategies needed for successful retirement and estate planning.
17 – Financially Fearless Women
Ladies, have you ever considered the unique aspects of your finances?
Episode 17 sheds new light on the critical topic of women’s financial empowerment. Eric Blake welcomes Dr. Barb Provost and Maggie Nielsen, founders of Purse Strings, to explore the critical topic of women’s financial empowerment. Together, they uncover the unique financial challenges faced by women and emphasize the importance of adopting a “financially fearless” approach.
Celebrating Success: Highlights from the 2024 Community Awards – New York, New York Gala.
Lights, camera, action! The City of McKinney transformed into the heart of the Big Apple as the McKinney Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual Community Award Celebration with a vibrant New York, New York theme. Against the backdrop of the iconic New York skyline,...
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