McKinney Online Local News

Plano police use genetic genealogy and DNA evidence to solve 1991 cold case

Local News - CBS Dallas Fort Worth 12/20 5:25A Steven Rosenbaum

PLANO A North Texas police department used genetic genealogy technology, similar to what's used in over-the-counter ancestry tests, alongside DNA evidence to find a suspect in a 33-year-old cold case....

10 events to check out in McKinney in December and January

Community Impact 12/19 3:00A

Here are ten events to check out in McKinney in December and January.

5 events to check out Dec. 20-23

Community Impact 12/18 6:00P

Visit Christmas lights on Heritage Farmstead, listen to country music at PGA Frisco or pick out last minute holiday gifts at the small gifts exhibit in Lewisville.

Surge of new retailers sign on at new mixed-use community in McKinney

Dallas Business Journal 12/13 6:31A Aayush Gupta

A Dallas-based developer has announced a tsunami of new retailers at a mixed-use development in McKinney. From Whole Foods to Velvet Taco and PNC Bank – check out the lineup of places on the way.

$200M project with surf lagoon, hotel planned in McKinney

Dallas Business Journal 12/13 3:06A Aayush Gupta

This project will be something brand new for the fast-growing suburb of McKinney — and one that addresses a glaring need in the city. Once opened, Cannon Beach is expected to create more than 700 jobs and attract 300,000 visitors annually. Learn...

4-acre surf lagoon, resort-style hotel slated for $200M mixed-use project in south McKinney

Community Impact 12/13 3:00A shamilton@communityimpact.com (S

The Cannon Beach project, which will also feature retail spaces with restaurants and family-focused entertainment offerings, is slated to attract 300,000 visitors annually.

Are you in one of the top school districts in DFW?

Dallas Business Journal 12/12 3:24A

School ratings were published by the Texas Education Agency in August 2022. Seven schools were rated at A-level, including Highland Park, Coppell, Frisco, Allen, Rockwall, Grapevine and Hurst. McKinney, Lancaster, Plano and Mansfield came close....

North Central Texas Area Agency on Aging aims to help, offer resources to seniors

Community Impact 12/9 12:00A cfarr@communityimpact.com (Colby

The North Central Texas Area Agency on Aging offers several resources for senior citizens and caretakers while partnering with nonprofits around the region.

Former FC Dallas GM brings new soccer team to McKinney

Dallas Business Journal 12/6 12:53A Aayush Gupta

A local businessman who has managed and invested in soccer teams around the world, has chosen to bring the game he loves to the place he calls home.

Rainy Wednesday ahead for North Texas

Local News - CBS Dallas Fort Worth 12/4 12:58A Julia Falcon

NORTH TEXAS CBS News Texas First Alert meteorologists have issued a First Alert Weather Day for Wednesday due to a rainy morning. The rain and the alert won't last all day long, but coverage will...

7 DFW ice rinks worth a trip during the holidays

Community Impact 12/2 6:00P mfadden@communityimpact.com (Mar

From a family outing to a date night to remember, gliding (or falling) around an ice rink is a wonderful way to celebrate the holidays this year.

McKinney City Council to consider Sunset Amphitheater development agreement change, airport rezoning...

Community Impact 12/2 3:15A shamilton@communityimpact.com (S

Other items up for consideration include a rezoning request for land at McKinney National Airport and requests for specific use permits for commercial developments.

McDonald’s debuts 7th McKinney location

Community Impact 11/29 3:00A shamilton@communityimpact.com (S

McDonald’s serves burgers, chicken nuggets, a breakfast menu and more.

McKinney sees year-over-year increase in homeless population

Community Impact 11/29 2:00A shamilton@communityimpact.com (S

While McKinney’s homeless population has seen a year-over-year increase, the combined homeless population of Collin and Dallas counties has seen an over 12% year-over-year decrease, according to data from Housing Forward.

Thanksgiving Eve shooting leaves 2 men dead in McKinney; 2 suspects arrested

Local News - CBS Dallas Fort Worth 11/28 5:02A ShaCamree Gowdy

MCKINNEY, Texas McKinney police have made two arrests following a shooting that left two people dead the day before Thanksgiving. Christopher Perez, 18, and 21-year-old Josue Mejia, both from...