Education
Updated 10:30 am Aug. 15, 2019 CDT
Transportation
3:05 pm
Collin County purchases more land for future Outer Loop development between Preston and Custer roads
Collin County has incorporated more land needed to develop the Collin County Outer Loop, which is planned to alleviate traffic… >
Coming Soon
2:32 pm
New Frisco ISD high school under construction in McKinney
Construction on Frisco ISD’s 11th high school is underway at the northwest intersection of Stacy Road and Collin McKinney Parkway… >
Coming Soon
5:11 am Aug.
Second hotel along US 75 in McKinney to open in mid-September
SpringHill Suites by Marriott expects to open in mid-September at 2660 S. Central Expressway, McKinney. The hotel will offer 125… >
Transportation
Updated 12:09 pm Aug. 16, 2019 CDT
McKinney-area transit board discusses ways to improve Collin County Transit program
The McKinney Urban Transit District discussed potential updates to its current transit system during an Aug. 14 MUTD board meeting.… >
Business
11:24 am Aug.
McKinney breweries to sell beer to go Sept. 1
Breweries across Texas will soon be able to sell beer to go from their location rather than relying solely on… >
Closings
Updated 11:20 am Aug. 14, 2019 CDT
Explore Horizons to close six Dallas-Fort Worth locations, including one in McKinney
Explore Horizons will close six Dallas-Fort Worth locations Aug. 30, including a McKinney location at 3530 W. University Drive, Ste.… >
Transportation
Updated 12:13 pm Aug. 16, 2019 CDT
City presents plans for future improvements to downtown McKinney streets, seeks public input
The city expects to start working on various infrastructure improvements in downtown McKinney next summer. These improvements include construction to… >
Anniversaries
5:15 am Aug.
Firo Fire Kissed Pizza turns 1 in McKinney
Firo Fire Kissed Pizza, located at 3520 W. University Drive, Ste. 400, McKinney, had its one-year anniversary Aug. 2. The… >
Housing & Real Estate
1:13 pm Aug.
McKinney Featured Neighborhood: Trinity Falls
Trinity Falls is a 2,000-acre, master-planned community located at the northwest corner of US 75 and FM 543. Trinity Falls… >
Now Open
5:30 am Aug.
The Goddard School opens second McKinney location on Ridge Road
The Goddard School opened Aug. 5 at 1801 Ridge Road, McKinney. The play-based learning center serves children ages 6 weeks-6… >
Education
Updated 4:25 pm Aug. 11, 2019 CDT
Collin College receives state funding for new waterworks training program
A new program for waterworks training is underway at Collin College. The college received more than $158,000 for its new… >
Transportation
10:00 am Aug.
Construction to start soon on Collin County Outer Loop from Dallas North Tollway to Preston Road
The county is picking up momentum on the Collin County Outer Loop project as construction for another segment of roadway… >
Transportation
Updated 9:12 pm Aug. 13, 2019 CDT
Meeting set for Aug. 13 to discuss improvements to Louisiana Street in downtown McKinney
The city of McKinney is preparing for infrastructure improvements in downtown and is looking for public input. A meeting to… >
Coming Soon
3:28 pm Aug.
Jersey Mike’s Subs to open new McKinney location on Eldorado Parkway in September
Jersey Mike’s Subs expects to open Sept. 11 at 4200 Eldorado Parkway, McKinney. Jersey Mike’s offers hot and cold sub… >
City & County
Updated 2:09 pm Aug. 9, 2019 CDT
McKinney discusses general fund budget increase and tax rate reduction for FY 2019-20
The city of McKinney discussed a recommended general fund budget increase and a tax rate decrease for fiscal year 2019-20.… >
Arts & Entertainment
1:45 pm Aug.
Visit dinosaurs, play sand volleyball and more: Things to do in McKinney in August 2019
Here are events taking place in McKinney this month.
Coming Soon
11:25 am Aug.
Guitars & Growlers to open McKinney location in September
Guitars & Growlers will open in September at 2741 Virginia Parkway, Ste. 500, McKinney. The 3,500-square-foot restaurant will serve subs,… >
Events
8:56 am Aug.
24 ways to volunteer in McKinney
Help better the community in a variety of ways by volunteering at one of these local nonprofits. Options range from… >
Business
8:19 am Aug.
McKinney’s Lone Star Wine Cellars builds friendships through social events and community involvement
At the corner of Virginia and Kentucky streets in downtown McKinney sits family-owned and -operated Lone Star Wine Cellars. Husband… >
Relocations
10:25 am Aug.
Starbucks on Hardin Boulevard in McKinney to relocate
Starbucks, located at 3001 Hardin Blvd., Ste. 120, McKinney, will relocate in January to 3301 Eldorado Parkway, McKinney, next to… >
Dining
7:13 am Aug.
Family-owned Super Shack serves affordable seafood in McKinney
Before moving from California to North Texas, Antonio Correa was working as a contractor—a career he said he hated. But… >