GOVERNMENT
The Grind Burger Bar Tap Room offers craft burgers and beer. (Courtesy The Grind Burger Bar Tap Room)
Grind Burger Bar to open in McKinney and more DFW news
Officials will consider using tax increment reinvestment zone funding to provide parking on the east side of McKinney. (Courtesy Fotolia)
McKinney examines east side parking, projects
Gov. Greg Abbott on July 27 issued an executive order extending the early voting period for the Nov. 3 election. (Screenshot of Sept. 17 press conference)
Lawsuit takes aim at start date for early voting as some Texas Republicans challenge Gov. Greg Abbott's order
A few changes are being proposed to the McKinney's master thoroughfare plan. (Hunter Marrow/Community Impact Newspaper)
McKinney City Council to consider updates to master thoroughfare plan
Findings from the Throckmorton statue advisory board will be made in late October. (Miranda Jaimes/Community Impact Newspaper)
Throckmorton statue advisory board findings expected to be presented Oct. 20 to McKinney Council
Not-for-profit agencies in Collin County can submit invoices for personal protective equipment to the county for reimbursement. (Courtesy Fotolia)
Collin County to reimburse housing and shelter not-for-profits for some coronavirus costs
A special election to fill the Texas Senate District 30 seat is being held Sept. 29. Early voting is ongoing until Sept. 25. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Early voting for Texas Senate District 30 special election continues
Gov. Greg Abbott said Sept. 17 that data from Texas' 22 hospital regions will dictate when certain businesses can reopen at 75% capacity. (Screenshot of Sept. 17 press conference)
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott: Retail stores, restaurants, office buildings, gyms can reopen at 75% capacity as early as Sept. 21
McKinney City Council approved the 2020-21 tax rate and budget at its Sept. 15 meeting. (Courtesy Fotolia)
McKinney adopts budget with no new tax revenue from existing properties
Council approved for the Medical City McKinney's Wysong Hospital building to be redeveloped. (Courtesy Google Images)
Wysong Hospital campus in McKinney receives new zoning
Collin County has moved to extend eligibility for its small business grant program to include hotels, health care providers and attorneys. (Emily Davis/Community Impact Newspaper)
Collin County expands small business grant program
Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Glenn Hegar shared details on the state's financial situation ahead of the 2021 legislative session during a Transportation Advocacy Group virtual event. (Screenshot via Transportation Advocacy Group)
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar discusses state budget, economic planning
Old Town Lewisville residents live within walkable distance from a number of parks, restaurants and stores. But the neighborhood doesn't have its own grocery store. (Daniel Houston/Community Impact Newspaper)
Old Town Lewisville residents want grocery and more DFW news
McKinney is asking for public input regarding the statue of James W. Throckmorton in downtown. (Miranda Jaimes/Community Impact Newspaper)
McKinney seeks public input on Throckmorton statue
McKinney's downtown water tower will be lit in blue light to show support for the McKinney Police Department through the month of September. (Courtesy Xtreme Heights Productions)
McKinney to honor police by lighting water tower blue and more DFW news