Here is a list of the five most popular Community Impact stories from McKinney in 2022, based on website traffic.

1. Whole Foods Market to open in McKinney’s West Grove development

The firm behind McKinney’s upcoming West Grove development announced March 23 that it has netted Whole Foods as the project’s anchor tenant.

2. District 121 in McKinney announces first restaurants, including Bob's Steak & Chop House, Mi Cocina

District 121, a $250 million entertainment campus at the northeast corner of SH 121 and Alma Road in McKinney, signed its first restaurants in February.


3. 27-acre multifamily development coming to north McKinney in 2024

Dallas-based developer Billingsley Company has filed plans for a new multifamily development, termed The Chase at Wilson Creek, with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation in September.

4. Shipping container townhomes near opening in McKinney, expansion planned

The Cotton Groves in McKinney is expected to have its first townhome completed in early 2023, according to Celeste Cox, CEO of Habitat for Humanity of Collin County.


5. McKinney residents approve Nov. 8 measure allowing package liquor stores

McKinney voters passed a ballot proposition that will allow package liquor stores to open in the city, according to results of the Nov. 8 election.