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The City of McKinney has opened registration for holiday camps scheduled during the Thanksgiving break.
Cody Esparza· AI-assisted, edited by Jake Team
November 9, 20261 min read
The City of McKinney has opened enrollment for holiday camps scheduled during the Thanksgiving break. The announcement indicates that registration is currently available for these programs.
No further details regarding specific dates, locations, costs, or eligibility requirements were provided in the initial notice. Residents interested in participating should consult the city's official channels for additional information on how to sign up.
Cody Esparza· AI-assisted, edited by Jake Team
Cody Esparza covers McKinney city hall, the council, and county government.
The posted agenda lists the City Secretary's submittal on the petition seeking to recall Mayor Bill Cox and three council members. The council takes no vote; the charter sets what happens if the petition is certified.
Collin County commissioners take up a Wellpath amendment worth about $18.6 million a year and a $20.1 million price for the McKinney jail's kitchen relocation at their Nov. 16 meeting.
The City of McKinney's state filing for the project lists about 2 miles of new water and wastewater lines plus new pavement and storm sewers, with work starting March 1, 2027, and wrapping up July 1, 2028.
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.
