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Commissioners on Nov. 22 voted to approve a density change to preliminary plans for The Preserve, a neighborhood that city documents said could include 565 single-family homes at the northeast corner of Teel and Panther Creek Parkways. (Courtesy city of Frisco)
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McKinney City Council meets the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month. (Community Impact Newspaper staff)
3 candidates file for January election to fill spot on McKinney City Council
This map shows the proposed attendance boundary for Sonal Bhuchar Elementary School in red. Additionally, the area outlined in purple will be rezoned from Commonwealth Elementary School to Sullivan Elementary School. (Courtesy Fort Bend ISD)
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A proposed development would add apartments to the southeast corner of Wilmeth Road and Community Avenue. (Courtesy city of McKinney)
Rezoning would allow for apartments near McKinney North High School
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The Justice Department lawsuit targeted aspects of the bill that restricted the aid poll workers could provide, as well as restrictions on mail-in ballots (Community Impact Newspaper staff)
US Department of Justice files suit against Texas over SB 1 voting restrictions
All eight statewide amendments to the Texas state constitution have passed. (Community Impact Staff)
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Signs for and against the incorporation measure could be found at voting sites in The Woodlands Township. (Andrew Christman/Community Impact Newspaper)
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McKinney called a special election to fill Frederick Frazier's seat on the City Council as Frazier readies to run for a state representative spot. (Community Impact Newspaper file photo)
McKinney to hold special election Jan. 15 to fill at-large seat
The new precinct boundaries will be effective Jan. 1, according to County Administrator Bill Bilyeu. (Map courtesy Collin County)
Collin County commissioners approve new precinct boundaries
The FDA on Oct. 29 authorized the emergency use of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to include those in the 5-11 age group. (Courtesy Pexels)
FDA greenlights Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for ages 5-11
TxDOT broke ground on the $17.7 million project to extend Robert S. Light Boulevard. (Zara Flores/Community Impact Newspaper)
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New statewide maps will go into effect Jan. 18, 2022. (Community Impact Newspaper Staff)
Gov. Abbott approves new voting maps for state legislature, Congress, school districts for next decade
Drone-based delivery company Wing, a subsidiary of Alphabet, announced on Oct. 20 a partnership with Walgreens to bring the unconventional delivery model to densely populated metropolitan areas in the country. (Courtesy Wing)
Plano ISD is considering two draft calendars for 2022-23 school year; delivery drones will soon be flying around Frisco and more top DFW-area news
McKinney City Council took action on a request to annex and zone about 54 acres in McKinney. (Miranda Jaimes/Community Impact Newspaper)
McKinney City Council approves requests for concrete recycling facility
A rendering is shown of a flexible space inside Panther Creek High School, which includes learning stairs and a collaboration board. The school's attendance zones are drawn to pull from Lone Star and Memorial high schools. (Courtesy Corgan)
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Gov. Greg Abbott on Oct. 11 signed an executive order banning all COVID-19 vaccine mandates (Courtesy Office of the Governor)
Gov. Abbott signs executive order banning all COVID-19 vaccine mandates
Main Event, an entertainment center featuring bowling, arcade games, food and a bar, is under construction in Tomball, said Bruce Hillegeist, president of the Greater Tomball Area Chamber of Commerce. (Courtesy Main Event)
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It was standing room only at the McKinney City Council meeting Oct. 4. (Miranda Jaimes/Community Impact Newspaper)
McKinney City Council tables zoning request, annexation for concrete recycling facility