McKinney Today Logo 2026 Transparent
PULSE
LIFESTYLE
LEARN
FOODIE
BALANCE

EVENTS CALENDAR

Local Hivemind

McKinney News

Relocation Guide

Community Leaders

New stores and services continue expanding in central, East McKinney

by | Jun 1, 2026

Several new businesses have recently opened across central and East McKinney, adding more shopping and service options to the area. Highlights include Burlington, a national department store offering apparel and home goods; Elite Outlet Store, featuring discounted household items and electronics; and Eyes on Painted Tree, providing eye care services including exams and pediatric care.

Read the complete story on Community Impact

related posts

More from the Author

Why “Agree to Disagree” Is Failing Your Relationships

Why “Agree to Disagree” Is Failing Your Relationships

by | Aug 20, 2026

“Let’s agree to disagree” may sound mature, but it often stops growth and leaves important issues unresolved. In this article, Andrew Joyner explores why healthy relationships require curiosity, understanding, and a willingness to engage with different perspectives. Discover how the T-STEP Method can help you move beyond surface-level agreement and build stronger connections.

Homes With Extra Space Are in High Demand

Homes With Extra Space Are in High Demand

by | Aug 20, 2026

A bedroom tucked away from the rest of the house. A finished lower level with its own entrance. A bonus room that could become a private living area. Features like these may seem like simply extra space, but for some buyers, they can be a major reason to choose one...

Growing Beyond 15–20 Employees Without HR Support

Growing Beyond 15–20 Employees Without HR Support

by | Aug 20, 2026

Somewhere between fifteen and twenty employees, most businesses hit a point where the informal way HR has always been handled stops being enough. Policies that lived in the owner's head, pay decisions made case by case, onboarding that depended on who happened to...

Could Your Home Equity Boost Your Next Down Payment?

Could Your Home Equity Boost Your Next Down Payment?

by | Aug 14, 2026

Your Home Equity Could Give You More Buying Power When you start thinking about buying another home, the down payment is naturally going to be part of the conversation. And while 20% is often mentioned as the standard, it is not a requirement for many buyers. There...

McKinney Proposes $880M Budget, Property Tax Rate Increase

McKinney Proposes $880M Budget, Property Tax Rate Increase

by | Aug 12, 2026

McKinney officials are considering an $880 million budget for FY 2026–27 and a property tax rate of $0.417876 per $100 valuation, up nearly 1.4% from last year. The budget would fund public safety, public works, parks, utilities and other city services. City Council...