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As the season of giving approaches, the LINKS Committee is proud to announce a donation drive to support the McKinney Community Food Pantry. This initiative seeks to help individuals and families by collecting essential items to stock the pantry ahead of the holidays....
In a push to improve student focus and reduce distractions, Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath is advocating for a ban on cellphones in K-12 schools. The proposed measure is part of ongoing discussions aimed at enhancing the learning environment across the...
McKinney's startup scene is gaining momentum thanks to significant local investments aimed at nurturing innovation and entrepreneurship. These strategic investments are designed to strengthen the city's position as a hub for emerging businesses, fostering an...
Las Vegas Sands Advocates for Voter Decision on Gaming Legislation Las Vegas Sands hotel and casino hopes to bring their resort to Texas, eyeing several different locations including the Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex. However, with gambling currently illegal in Texas,...
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.
Celebrating the Leadership McKinney Class of 2024 Graduation The Leadership McKinney Class of 2024 marked a significant milestone as they celebrated their graduation in a ceremony filled with pride, reflection, and anticipation for the future. This year's cohort of...
The preferred alignment for a high-speed rail linking Fort Worth to Dallas will be examined in the coming months after the project entered the environmental review phase in March. What’s happening? During environmental review, known as the National...
Independent Bank Group, the parent company of Independent Financial, will be acquired by Florida-based SouthState Corporation, according to a May 20 news release. The details The combined companies will hold over $65 billion in assets, according to a release from...
McKinney City Council members are looking to extend the city’s sponsorship agreement for the CJ Cup Byron Nelson golf tournament by eight years, according to a May 7 work session meeting. The details The sponsorship agreement with the city ends...
Huffines Auto Dealerships are celebrating 100 years of being family-owned and operated in North Texas this year. J.L. Huffines Sr. opened the first auto dealership in Denton in May 1924. That was a Willy’s-Knight, Overland dealership which later became the maker of...
The McKinney Education Foundation awarded $825,150 in scholarships to McKinney ISD 2024 graduating seniors—the largest amount in the foundation’s history. The scholarships were awarded to 380 students and celebrated during the foundation's Scholarship Awards...
A new 40,000-square-foot hangar and a customs facility are coming to McKinney National Airport, according to a news release. The project is expected to break ground May 10, McKinney National Airport Director Ken Carley said. The details Two buildings will be...
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...
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