Development
Updated 5:42 pm Sept. 18, 2019 CDT
Now Open
5:15 am
SpringHill Suites by Marriott now open in McKinney on Central Expressway
SpringHill Suites by Marriott opened a location in McKinney on Sept. 19 at 2660 S. Central Expressway, McKinney. The hotel… >
City & County
8:16 pm
Outdoor burn ban in effect for Collin County area, McKinney requiring hot work permits
Collin County has put a 90-day outdoor burn ban into effect for its unincorporated areas starting Aug. 26, said county… >
Arts & Entertainment
7:51 pm
McKinney home featured on HGTV’s House Hunters
A McKinney-based episode of HGTV’s show House Hunters aired Sept. 18. In the episode, McKinney residents Kevin and Lisa Martin… >
Name Change
1:45 pm
McKinney restaurant Sol’s Tex Mex & Tequila Bar under new ownership, changes name to El Mejor Mexican Kitchen + Cantina
Sol’s Tex Mex & Tequila Bar, located at 119 W. Virginia St. in downtown McKinney, was renamed to El Mejor… >
Relocations
12:46 pm Sept.
McKinney Masonic Temple relocating to new facility on Ridge Road
The McKinney Masonic Temple located at 215 1/2 N. Kentucky St., McKinney, is relocating to a new facility currently under… >
Now Open
11:49 am Sept.
Warrior Martial Arts Academy now open in McKinney on Virginia Parkway
Warrior Martial Arts Academy opened Sept. 7 at 6840 Virginia Parkway, Ste. 145, McKinney. The academy offers a full mixed… >
City & County
9:36 pm Sept.
City of McKinney adopts budget, lower property tax rate for FY 2019-20
The city of McKinney adopted its property tax rate and budget for fiscal year 2019-20 during a Sept. 17 meeting.… >
Now Open
5:15 am Sept.
Lokos Street Food is now open in downtown McKinney offering international bites and sweets
Lokos Street Food opened in August at 301 E. Louisiana St., McKinney. Lokos features street foods from many cultures, focusing… >
City & County
3:02 pm Sept.
Collin County adopts increased budget and decreased tax rate for FY 2020
Collin County adopted an increased budget and decreased tax rate for fiscal year 2019-2020 during a meeting Sept. 16. FY… >
Coming Soon
12:16 pm Sept.
Pet Supplies Plus expects to open first full grooming service store in McKinney this October
Pet Supplies Plus expects to open Oct. 5 at 1821 N. Lake Forest Drive, Ste. 900, McKinney. Pet Supplies Plus… >
City & County
Updated 6:06 pm Sept. 17, 2019 CDT
Collin College marks highest enrollment in 35-year history
More students are enrolled at Collin College than ever before. Total enrollment across the district’s five campuses came in at… >
Nonprofit
2:30 pm Sept.
Over 40 area nonprofits to participate in McKinney’s North Texas Giving Day event Sept. 14
The 11th annual North Texas Giving Day is set to take place Sept. 19. To kick off North Texas Giving… >
Development
Updated 4:02 pm Sept. 13, 2019 CDT
JUST IN: Texas Central signs design-build contract with civil engineering firm Salini Impregilo
Editor’s note: This story has been updated to clarify the difference between Texas Central’s Sept. 13 announcement about a design-build… >
Arts & Entertainment
1:08 pm Sept.
New public art piece to be installed in Mitchell Park near downtown McKinney
A new public art piece is being installed in a park near downtown McKinney. A dedication ceremony for this sculpture,… >
Now Open
5:15 am Sept.
Jersey Mike’s Subs now open in McKinney on Eldorado Parkway
Jersey Mike’s Subs opened Sept. 11 at 4200 Eldorado Pkwy., McKinney. Jersey Mike’s offers hot and cold sub sandwiches, wraps… >
Coming Soon
5:15 am Sept.
New store coming to downtown McKinney looks to renew lost form of written communication
Graphite expects to open Sept. 26 at 211 N. Tennessee St., McKinney, in the former location of 31Ten Boutique. The… >
Business
11:25 am Sept.
History: Oldest home in McKinney open to tours at Chestnut Square
Heritage Village at Chestnut Square is home to 10 historic McKinney buildings, including the 165-year-old Faires House. “The Faires House… >
Now Open
5:15 am Sept.
First Watch restaurant now open on Custer Road in McKinney
First Watch, a daytime-only restaurant specializing in breakfast, brunch and lunch, opened Sept. 9 at 3009 S. Custer Road, Ste.… >
Closings
8:14 pm Sept.
Butcher Board closes locations in downtown McKinney and Frisco
Butcher Board, located at 216 W. Virginia St., Ste. 102, McKinney, announced its closure Sept. 9. The restaurant served made-to-order… >
Name Change
1:21 pm Sept.
Odysseus North Texas Chamber Orchestra changes name to McKinney Philharmonic Orchestra
In early September, the Odysseus North Texas Chamber Orchestra announced it is changing its name, and will now be known… >
Now Open
12:31 pm Sept.
Fine + Well CBD now open in downtown McKinney
Fine + Well CBD opened Aug. 16 at 202 E. Louisiana St., McKinney. The lifestyle and wellness studio will offer… >
City & County
Updated 1:25 pm Sept. 11, 2019 CDT
Collin County proposes $221.5 million general fund budget, tax rate decrease for FY 2019-20
A portion of Collin County homeowners’ property taxes go toward the county’s general fund budget. These budgets are adopted yearly… >