The McKinney City Council has scheduled a special charter election for November 5, 2024, where residents will vote on four key amendments. These propositions include potential term limits for the Mayor and City Council members, new compensation rules, corrections of...
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American Pickers Coming to Texas in October 2024
The American Pickers are thrilled to announce their return to Texas this October! The History Channel’s popular documentary series will be filming episodes throughout the state, exploring the rich world of antique "picking." AMERICAN PICKERS delves into the intriguing...
Downtown McKinney Redevelopment: New Plans Include Hotel and Townhomes
Exciting updates are in store for downtown McKinney as new redevelopment plans envision a vibrant mix of a hotel and townhomes. This project aims to revitalize the area, bringing increased foot traffic and economic growth. Key features of the redevelopment include...
Mark Deno Appointed as New CEO of Medical City McKinney
Mark Deno has been appointed as the new CEO of Medical City McKinney, effective August 1, succeeding Ernest Lynch, who retired after over two decades of service. Allen Harrison, president of Medical City Healthcare, expressed confidence in Deno’s ability to elevate...
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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Neighborhood Access and Equity Grant Program Awards NCTCOG $80 Million
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)...
AGT’s Dustin Tavella Headlines CommonGood Medical (formerly Hope Clinic) Fundraiser!
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 hosting countywide job fair in Plano
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...
Public opportunity to engage with downtown development partner
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...
McKinney National Airport to see new $2.3M taxilane connector
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...
Hope Clinic of McKinney Announces Name Change to CommonGood Medical
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...
IN LOVING MEMORY OF ROBERT STRATHER CLARK, JR. (1948 -2024)
OCT 23 1948 - MAR 19 2024 Robert Strather Clark, Jr., affectionately known as Robbie, passed away in McKinney, Texas on March 19, 2024. He was born in McKinney on October 22, 1948, to Robert Strather Clark Sr. (Bob) and Runie Marie Clark. He leaves behind a...
McKinney officials name Amy Kinkade parks and recreation director
Amy Kinkade, McKinney’s new parks and recreation director, began her role with the city on March 11, according to a news release. Kinkade brings more than 25 years of municipal government experience to the role. The announcement comes following the...
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...
Richardson and Frazier Headed to Runoff in Texas House District 61 Primary
After a nail-biting primary election in Texas House District 61, Keresa Richardson and Frederick Frazier emerged as the top contenders, setting the stage for a runoff in May. With all 59 voting centers reporting, unofficial results from Collin County reveal Richardson...
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