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Family members are working to maintain a tribute location for a teenager who died in McKinney.
Cody Esparza· AI-assisted, edited by Jake Team
September 16, 20261 min read
Members of a family are attempting to keep a memorial site standing for a teenager who was killed in McKinney.
The group is focused on preserving the physical location dedicated to the teen. No further specifics regarding the nature of the tribute or the exact status of the effort were provided in the available reporting.
Source: nbcdfw.com.
Cody Esparza· AI-assisted, edited by Jake Team
Cody Esparza covers McKinney city hall, the council, and county government.
Approved Tuesday, the all-access pass replaces separate memberships at Towne Lake, Old Settlers and the Senior Recreation Center on Jan. 2. Resident adults pay $17 a month or $163 a year.
Planners hold a hearing Tuesday on the wire maker's request to amend its 2025 zoning near Industrial Boulevard and Airport Drive. Staff back it, and the council decides Dec. 1.
The city will take ideas at City Hall on Nov. 18 and in an online survey through Dec. 13. A design proposal sizes the center at about 85,600 square feet with a 10-lane competition pool and a $73.1 million construction budget.
Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham says a review of historical records settled ownership of islands between Laredo and McAllen. The agency says it has not confirmed criminal activity on any of them.
The State Auditor's Office review of the Commission on State Emergency Communications also found an advisory panel that strayed from its legal purpose and a backlog of obsolete computer gear. The agency agreed to fix both.
The National Park Service's fee-free day on Oct. 27 applies to U.S. citizens and residents. Camping, reservation and timed-entry charges can still apply, and the year's last free day is Nov. 11.
