Convenience store opens near Hub 121 in McKinney
Urban Value Corner Store is now open in McKinney. (Courtesy Urban Value Corner Store)
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Urban Value Corner Store opened Oct. 7 at 6501 Meyer Way, Ste. 100, McKinney. The store is within walking distance of the Parkside at Craig Ranch apartments and sells food and beverages, such as beer, wine, soda, freshly brewed coffee, pastries, snacks and healthy meals. The store also offers household items, over-the-counter medications, pet snacks and toys. 972-332-8661. www.urbanvaluestore.com
By Miranda Jaimes
Miranda has been in the North Texas area since she graduated from Oklahoma Christian University in 2014. She reported and did design for a daily newspaper in Grayson County before she transitioned to a managing editor role for three weekly newspapers in Collin County. She joined Community Impact Newspaper in 2017 covering Tarrant County news, and is now back in Collin County as the editor of the Frisco and McKinney editions.
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