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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. 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...
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...
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...
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.
A project to bring a hotel, multifamily units and other uses to a site that will be redeveloped in downtown McKinney is moving forward. City staff, residents, project representatives and local business owners gathered at the McKinney Performing Arts Center for...
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...
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...
On May 4, voters in Texas’ 50 largest counties will have the chance to elect three people to their local property appraisal district boards. The elections are mandated under Senate Bill 2, the sweeping property tax relief legislation passed in July. Voters...
3/13/2024 Money to be used to reconnect communities and address historical inequities Carli BaylorBrian WilsonPRESS RELEASE (Arlington, TEXAS) – In partnership with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG)...
CommonGood Medical (formerly Hope Clinic of McKinney) announces plans for their biggest in-person fundraiser for 2024! Dustin Tavella, winner of Season 16 of America's Got Talent, will headline the event known as "Hope Rising 2024: A Night of Illusions and...
Collin College is set to host a countywide job fair with more than 100 employers in attendance. The gist The school is hosting its job fair April 18 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. The fair will take place at Collin College’s Plano campus, located at 2800 E. Spring Creek...
NEWS RELEASE Public opportunity to engage with downtown development partner Residents to receive an update from M2G Ventures about the future of the downtown propertiesMcKINNEY, Texas (March 28, 2024) – Residents and other interested parties are invited...
A nearly $2.3 million project for the construction of a taxilane connector is planned for McKinney National Airport. McKinney City Council members approved a construction contract for the project at a March 19 meeting. The details The contract approved...
McKinney, Texas – March 26, 2024 - Hope Clinic of McKinney, a trusted provider of free medical, vision, and counseling services to Collin County’s under-resourced and uninsured since 2017, today announced a significant change: the clinic will now operate under the...
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