McKinney Online Local News

Study: Frisco, McKinney rank among safest suburbs in the U.S.

Dallas Business Journal 6/8 11:49A Davie Nguyen

While Frisco and McKinney rank No. 1 and No. 2 on SmartAsset's list of safest cities, the destinations lag in the company's rankings of safest suburbs.

Q&A: New superintendent Shawn Pratt shares ideas for McKinney ISD's future

Community Impact 6/8 9:01A

Pratt has worked in various positions in the district for almost 30 years, including his 11-year tenure as athletic director.

Business Council For The Arts Names New CEO

Local Profile 6/8 9:00A Kenneth Taylor

The Board of Directors for the Business Council for the Arts (BCA) has named Stacie Wheelock Adams as its new CEO effective June 1, 2023. Adams is succeeding Katherine Wagner who is retiring after more than 14 years of dedicated service. We are...

CVS Pharmacy to close second McKinney location this year

Community Impact 6/8 7:27A shamilton@communityimpact.com (S

The location is the only CVS store east of US 75 in McKinney.

Several Texas Health Hospitals Receive American College Of Cardiology Award

Local Profile 6/8 7:00A Karl Morgan

This week, Texas Health Resources announced that several of its North Texas hospitals were the recipients of the American College of Cardiology’s National Cardiovascular Data Registry (NCDR) Chest Pain – MI Registry Performance Achievement Award....

Long-Delayed Music Street Frisco Project Shows Signs Of Life

Local Profile 6/8 6:00A Matilda Preisendorf

For several years now, Frisco residents have been anxiously awaiting Music Street Frisco. But after multiple delays, no new date was put in place for a potential opening. Situated at Frisco North Platinum Corridor, Music Street Frisco is set to...

Universal Studios Frisco Expected To Open By 2026

Local Profile 6/8 5:15A Matilda Preisendorf

During a city hall meeting on June 5, 2023, Frisco Mayor Jeff Cheney was asked multiple questions about Universal Studios new location s future. When asked about a timeline, Cheney explained that Universal is in the design stages, but...

Texas Ranks Top 10 For Racial Equality In State Education

Local Profile 6/8 5:00A Kenneth Taylor

A new study uncovered a significant funding disparity between predominantly white school districts and school districts attended primarily by students of color. White school districts receive $23 billion more annually compared to predominantly...

Dallas-Fort Worth leads nation in build-to-rent home construction

Dallas Business Journal 6/8 2:43A Bill Hethcock

Dallas-Fort Worth leads the nation in build-to-rent home construction even as demand for the asset type nationally shows some signs of waning.

Oasis Auto Spa opens car wash in south McKinney

Community Impact 6/8 1:00A shamilton@communityimpact.com (S

The flex-service car wash offers both exterior and interior services.

Ken Paxton’s attorneys urge Texas Senate to dismiss impeachment case

Community Impact 6/7 4:52P hnorton@communityimpact.com (Han

Houston lawyers Tony Buzbee and Dan Cogdell will defend suspended Attorney General Ken Paxton during the Texas Senate’s trial this summer.

Kathleen Jackson named interim chair of state utility commission

Community Impact 6/7 11:22A hnorton@communityimpact.com (Han

Jackson’s appointment came days after Peter Lake resigned from the helm of the Public Utility Commission of Texas. She will lead the agency until a permanent chair is announced.

McKinney leaders direct $100K in opioid crisis funding to GraceToChange

Community Impact 6/7 11:20A shamilton@communityimpact.com (S

The funding can be used for substance use disorder treatment, overprescribing prevention and more.

PGA Tour, LIV Golf Announce Controversial Merger

Local Profile 6/7 9:45A Matilda Preisendorf

On June 6, 2023, it was announced that an agreement was signed that merges Saudi based-public investment fund’s golf-related businesses and rights (including LIV Golf) with those of the PGA TOUR and European-based DP World Tour. LIV Golf , Saudi...