Construction is advancing on McKinney’s new City Hall and Fire Department headquarters, marking a significant development for the city's infrastructure. The ongoing projects are set to enhance municipal services and facilities, reflecting McKinney’s growth and...
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Proposed Hilton Hotel in North McKinney Raises Eyebrows
A new 107-room Hilton hotel has been proposed for North McKinney, sparking both interest and concern among local residents and city officials. The plan involves rezoning a 3.5-acre site on North Hardin Boulevard to accommodate a taller, four-story building, which has...
Proposed Hilton Hotel in North McKinney Raises Eyebrows
A new 107-room Hilton hotel has been proposed for North McKinney, sparking both interest and concern among local residents and city officials. The plan involves rezoning a 3.5-acre site on North Hardin Boulevard to accommodate a taller, four-story building, which has...
Ambassador Spotlight – Gus Cabarcas
Name of Business: Combined Arms Location: RemoteMain Office: 2929 McKinney StreetHouston, TX 77003 Tell us about your business: Combined Arms leverages technology to create a support platform for veterans and military families so they can access the resources they...
A Creative Spirit
MillHouse offers a space for women to unleash creativity and inspire one another. The membership model includes coworking space, private studios, creative markets, and local events.
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Texans have until Feb. 5 to register to vote in the 2024 primary election
Texas’ primary election day is coming up, and so is the deadline to register to vote. Texas is one of 16 states with an open primary, which means registered voters can cast a ballot in either party’s primary. Texas will hold Republican and Democratic...
McKinney leaders consider calling charter amendment election for City Council term limits
City Council members are considering calling a city charter amendment election to bring the choice to change City Council term limits to McKinney voters at a future election, according to a presentation at a Jan. 16 meeting. The details City Council members...
City of McKinney selects preferred team for the redevelopment of city-owned properties
NEWS RELEASE City of McKinney selects preferred team for the redevelopment of city-owned properties City Council selected M2G Ventures LLC to design and develop the properties in downtown McKinney McKINNEY, Texas (Jan. 5, 2024) – During the regular...
COLLIN COLLEGE ANNOUNCES NEW GENERATIVE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE COURSE
Jan. 9, 2024 – Collin College Continuing Education (CE) announces a new course, “Generative AI (Artificial Intelligence) for the Rest of Us.” The course is a part of CE’s Data Science certificate series and designed for business leaders and non-technical professionals...
Top 5 Things Every Woman Should Know About Social Security
In this episode, Eric Blake discusses important aspects of Social Security benefits specifically for women. He covers topics such as social security filing strategies, the three keys to a successful retirement for women, eligibility requirements for benefits, spousal benefits, survivor benefits, the impact of age on benefits, and challenges faced by business owners in saving for retirement.
Winter Is Here
As the forecast calls for extreme winter weather to arrive in the coming days, Atmos Energy is closely monitoring the weather and staging our employees across our system. Atmos Energy prepares all year for winter weather. Here are tips to help you stay safe and...
2024 Texas Real Estate Forecast predicts more inventory, increased rents
More single-family homes and office spaces are expected to be delivered across the state in 2024, according to a new report by the Texas A&M Real Estate Research Center. In a nutshell The center published its 2024 Texas Real Estate Forecast on Jan....
13 – Navigating End-of-Life Care: Insights and Strategies for Women in Retirement with Jeanne Brosseau
What if you could redefine your journey into retirement and end-of-life planning?
Discover the crucial yet often overlooked aspects of retirement in this insightful episode of The Simply Retirement Podcast. Host Eric Blake, joined by Jeanne Brosseau, Community Liaison from Ardent Healthcare, tackles the sensitive subject of end-of-life care. This episode is specially crafted to guide you through the complexities of retirement planning, with a focus on hospice and palliative care.
Exciting Development Unfolds: West Grove is Underway
McKinney, Texas, is about to witness a groundbreaking transformation as West Grove, a sprawling 600,000-square-foot retail, restaurant, and entertainment destination, begins construction. Artemio De La Vega, the visionary President and CEO of De La Vega Capital and...
McKinney to alter municipal services for Christmas, New Year’s
The city of McKinney will be operating on altered facility hours through the holidays, according to the city’s website. What you need to know Trash and recycling will not be picked up on Monday, Dec. 25, or Monday, Jan. 1. The pickup schedule will be pushed back...
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