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McKinney Badging Office Switches to Appointment Only
The McKinney badging office has ended walk-in services and now requires appointments for all badge-related inquiries.
Cody EsparzaAugust 18, 20261 min read
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McKinney Cotton Mill opens first Atrium Gallery exhibition honoring Texas women
The inaugural exhibition at the Atrium Gallery features 24 original artworks celebrating influential Texas women, open to the public through August 26.
Cody EsparzaAugust 18, 20262 min read
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Keith Self backs McKinney recall effort targeting mayor and council
Keith Self has announced his support for a recall campaign aimed at the McKinney mayor and three city council members.
Cody EsparzaAugust 18, 20261 min read
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We Checked the Recall Math. The 5,805 Number Is Exactly Right.
Organizers say they need 5,805 signatures. The county's official canvass shows why: 19,350 ballots were counted in McKinney's last regular city election, and 30 percent of that is 5,805 to the digit.
Cody EsparzaAugust 18, 20262 min read
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Smalls Sliders Grand Opening Set for McKinney
The cheeseburger slider chain opens its newest location in McKinney on August 18, featuring a ribbon-cutting ceremony with local community representatives.
Cody EsparzaAugust 18, 20261 min read
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McKinney outlines residential trash and recycling service guidelines
The City of McKinney has published detailed guidelines for its automated weekly trash and recycling collection service, including cart placement rules and eligibility requirements.
Cody EsparzaAugust 17, 20262 min read
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A Recall Petition Is Circulating in McKinney. Here Is What It Actually Requires.
Five voters filed to recall Mayor Bill Cox and three council members. Organizers have until Sept. 26 to gather signatures, and the number they need is in the thousands.
Cody EsparzaAugust 16, 20264 min read
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McKinney ISD Kept Its B. The State's Campus Data Fills In the Rest.
The district's release highlighted A ratings at all three high schools, and the state's data confirms it. That data also shows the district scored 87, and that among elementary campuses one received an F and four received Ds.
Cody EsparzaAugust 16, 20263 min read
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McKinney recall committee disputes former mayor's warning to petition signers
The McKinney Recall Committee stated that public access to government records is not a license for political intimidation, responding to comments from former Mayor George Fuller.
Cody EsparzaAugust 15, 20262 min read
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McKinney Council to Consider School Resource Officer Contract
The McKinney City Council will consider a resolution on August 18, 2026, authorizing the city manager to execute a professional services contract with Imagine International Academy of North Texas, LLC for a school resource officer program.
Cody EsparzaAugust 15, 20261 min read
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McKinney Council to Consider Sale of Easements for NTMWD Pipeline
McKinney will consider selling 0.310 acres to the North Texas Municipal Water District. The sale covers a 40-foot permanent sanitary sewer easement and a 20-foot temporary construction easement on Ridge Road near Wilmeth Road. The City Manager would execute documents for the...
Cody EsparzaAugust 15, 20261 min read
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McKinney Council to Consider Elevator Addition Contract at APEX Centre
The McKinney City Council will consider a resolution on August 18, 2026, authorizing the city manager to execute a professional construction agreement with Crossland Construction Company Inc. for an elevator addition at the APEX Centre.
Cody EsparzaAugust 15, 20261 min read
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McKinney Council Reviews Bond Authority Assignment
The McKinney City Council will consider a resolution to assign private activity bond authority to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs during its regular meeting on August 18, 2026.
Cody EsparzaAugust 15, 20261 min read
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McKinney Council to Consider Contract for Towne Lake Phase 1C Testing
The McKinney City Council will consider a resolution on August 18, 2026, authorizing the city manager to execute a contract with Alliance Geotechnical Group, Inc. for materials testing services related to the Towne Lake Phase 1C construction project.
Cody EsparzaAugust 15, 20261 min read
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McKinney Council to Consider Contract for Towne Lake Phase 1C Project
The McKinney City Council will consider a resolution authorizing the city manager to execute a construction contract and necessary change orders with A&C Construction, Inc. for Towne Lake Phase 1C, which includes the Bob & Barbara Tomes Dog Park and Play Zone.
Cody EsparzaAugust 15, 20261 min read
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Smalls Sliders Opens Second McKinney Location on August 18
The second Smalls Sliders restaurant in McKinney, Texas, is scheduled to open its doors on August 18 at 10 a.m. local standard time.
Cody EsparzaAugust 15, 20261 min read
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McKinney proposes $880 million budget with slight tax rate increase
City officials have outlined a fiscal plan that includes a modest rise in property tax rates and funding for 32 new staff positions.
Cody EsparzaAugust 15, 20262 min read
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8/8-8/15 McKinney Real Estate Report: 2,567 Listings, Sale Price Down 3.4%
Realtor.com counted 2,567 McKinney, TX homes for sale as of August 2026, while Redfin reported 780 homes sold in May 2026 and a median sale price of $504,698.
Cody EsparzaAugust 15, 20262 min read
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McKinney Voters File Recall Petition Against Mayor and Three Council Members
Five residents have initiated a recall effort targeting Mayor Bill Cox and three city council members, citing a loss of public confidence in the city's leadership.
Cody EsparzaAugust 14, 20263 min read
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Erwin Park to close Aug. 10 for major renovation project
Erwin Park will close on Aug. 10 for a major renovation that is expected to be completed in fall 2027.
Cody EsparzaAugust 14, 20261 min read
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McKinney Sets Its Two Big Fall Dates: Mexican Independence Day and the Trick or Treat Trail
The city's Parks and Recreation department has posted its fall slate: the Mexican Independence Day Celebration lands Sept. 12 and the Trick or Treat Trail follows Oct. 17.
Cody EsparzaAugust 12, 20261 min read