Events in McKinney this week range from Collin County Transit qualification and creating container gardens to discussions on the Ken Paxton lawsuit. Here is what you need to know:

On-site qualification for Collin County Transit held across McKinney

The city of McKinney, the McKinney Urban Transit District and the Denton County Transportation Authority will launch Collin County Transit on June 1. The transit program includes a subsidized taxi voucher program for residents of McKinney, Melissa, Princeton and Lowry Crossing who are 65 years old and older or disabled. Those eligible for the service will pay a fraction of the cost for taxi services within Collin County. The DCTA, in partnership with the four cities and Irving Holdings, will provide funding for Collin County Transit. Prior to taking their first ride, participants will need to complete a qualification process. This may be done during the week at one of the following locations:
  • Monday from 10 a.m.-noon at Old Settler’s Recreation Center, 1201 E. Louisiana St., McKinney
  • Monday from 2-4 p.m. at the John and Judy Gay Library, 6861 Eldorado Parkway, McKinney
  • Tuesday from 9-11 a.m. at the city of Melissa Community Room, 3411 Barker Ave., Melissa
  • Wednesday from 10 a.m.-noon at the McKinney Senior Center, 1400 S. College St., McKinney
  • Thursday from 10 a.m.-noon at the Princeton Chamber of Commerce and Senior Center, 319 McKinney Ave., Princeton 

County commissioners to discuss Ken Paxton lawsuit Monday

The Collin County Commissioners Court will meet Monday at 1:30 p.m. to discuss the payment of legal fees associated with the prosecution of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. These fees are paid using county tax dollars and some county commissioners question the appropriateness and legitimacy of these expenditures. The meeting will be held at the Jack Hatchell Administration Building, 2300 Bloomdale Road, fourth floor, McKinney. An online agenda can be found here.

Learn how to create a container garden

A hands-on class will be held from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the McKinney Senior Recreation Center, 1400 S. College St., Tuesday. Attendees will learn the basics of starting their own container garden, which is ideal for apartment balconies, patios and other small spaces. Tickets are $10 for senior members and $15 for nonmembers. For more information, call 972-547-7491.

McKinney ISD student code of conduct will be discussed at Tuesday’s meeting

The McKinney ISD board of trustees will meet Tuesday at 7 p.m. to discuss the student code of conduct, summer projects at the district and the repair of Slaughter Elementary School’s parking lot. At the meeting, Kathi Livezey, Maria McKinzie, Curtis Rippee and Kenneth Ussery will also take an oath of office. Livezey, McKinzie and Rippee were re-elected May 6. Ussery is new to the MISD board. The meeting will be held at the McKinney High School dining area, 1400 Wilson Creek Parkway, McKinney, and the full agenda can be found here.