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Cody EsparzaOctober 5, 20261 min read
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McKinney Gas Prices Nudge Lower to $3.9340 as Monthly Costs Rise — October 5, 2026
Regular unleaded averages $3.9340 in the Dallas area, down from yesterday, up from last week and above the Texas average.
Cody EsparzaOctober 5, 20261 min read
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New water, sewer, trash and drainage rates are on McKinney bills starting this month
Water rates rose 9% and wastewater rates 11% on Oct. 1 under McKinney's new fiscal year schedule; the trash charge and drainage fee also went up.
Cody EsparzaOctober 4, 20262 min read
Apex Centre schedules four-week Boot Camp beginning Oct. 6
The Tuesday morning program runs Oct. 6–27. The city guide lists a $50 member fee and $70 nonmember fee.
Cody EsparzaOctober 4, 20261 min read
Collin County’s Oct. 5 agenda includes artificial-intelligence use policy
Commissioners may discuss and act on the item Monday afternoon in McKinney. The agenda does not establish adoption.
Cody EsparzaOctober 4, 20261 min read
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Council set to award $12.95 million rebuild of Tennessee, Lamar and Hunt streets
DDM Construction scored highest of eight bidders for the full reconstruction of four downtown blocks of streets, utilities and sidewalks; work would start in November and run to September 2028.
Cody EsparzaOctober 4, 20262 min read
McKinney parks board to review $2.15 million Wattley Park renovation contract
The Oct. 8 proposal includes a basketball court, playgrounds, pavilions, parking improvements and a trail; the board will consider a recommendation to City Council.
McKinney NewsroomOctober 4, 20261 min read
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Shared-ride service for seniors and disabled riders would run through 2027 under $2.3 million DART extension
McKinney's transit board and City Council take up a one-year extension Monday that keeps Collin County Transit's $5 rides going after the current contract ends Dec. 31.
Cody EsparzaOctober 4, 20262 min read
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McKinney Gas Prices Nudge Lower to $3.9462 as Monthly Costs Rise — October 4, 2026
Regular unleaded averages $3.9462 in the Dallas area, down from yesterday, up from last week and above the Texas average.
Cody EsparzaOctober 4, 20261 min read
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Developer asks to bring 62 acres east of SH 5 into the city for a light-industrial project
A council vote Monday would set the terms for Provident Realty's annexation of land south of SH 121, which would be zoned for light-industrial use and require the developer to build roads and utilities.
Cody EsparzaOctober 3, 20262 min read
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Council to vote Monday on $405,000 in grants for 40-plus nonprofit and city aid programs
The Community Grants Advisory Commission recommends awards from $3,000 to $30,000, led by emergency water-bill help and security deposit aid, plus $20,000 for shelter transportation.
Cody EsparzaOctober 3, 20262 min read
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John Cornyn and Ted Cruz: How Your Senators Voted This Week
McKinney's congressional delegation recorded 12 votes this period, including confirmations and bill passages.
Cody EsparzaOctober 3, 20262 min read
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McKinney Gas Prices Ease to $3.9611 as Monthly Costs Rise — October 3, 2026
Regular unleaded averages $3.9611 in the Dallas area, down from yesterday, up from last week and above the Texas average.
Cody EsparzaOctober 3, 20261 min read
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Coffee bar, grab-and-go market and Enterprise counter proposed for new airport terminal
McKinney council will vote Monday on deals that would bring a coffee-and-bakery concession and an Enterprise rental car counter to the McKinney National Airport terminal ahead of its Nov. 11 opening.
Cody EsparzaOctober 3, 20262 min read
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Collin County voter guide: who and what is on the Nov. 3 ballot, including McKinney ISD's bond
Collin County's Nov. 3 ballot pairs federal, state and county races with bonds for the county, Collin College and McKinney ISD. Registration ends Oct. 5; early voting is Oct. 19-30.
Cody EsparzaOctober 3, 20265 min read
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Collin County asks voters for $817.5 million for jail, courts, roads and an elections building
Four county bond propositions on the Nov. 3 ballot would pay for justice facilities, road work, parks and a new elections and records center over six years.
Cody EsparzaOctober 2, 20262 min read
CDBG project applications open with Oct. 21 deadline
McKinney’s second grant round covers eligible housing and neighborhood projects. Applicants must meet with city staff before submitting.
McKinney NewsroomOctober 2, 20261 min read
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Council to weigh city-funded swap of 25 private galvanized water lines
McKinney would hire a contractor to replace 25 privately owned galvanized service lines under a voluntary program capped at $210,000, part of meeting federal lead rules.
Cody EsparzaOctober 2, 20262 min read
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McKinney Gas Prices Edge Higher to $3.9774 as Monthly Costs Rise — October 2, 2026
Regular unleaded averages $3.9774 in the Dallas area, up from yesterday, up from last week and above the Texas average.
Cody EsparzaOctober 2, 20261 min read
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McKinney Gas Prices Climb to $3.9694 as Monthly Costs Rise — October 1, 2026
Regular unleaded averages $3.9694 in the Dallas area, up from yesterday, up from last week and above the Texas average.
Cody EsparzaOctober 1, 20261 min read
Visit McKinney launches redesigned trip-planning website
The tourism website brings together local events, dining, lodging and itinerary information in a redesign announced Sept. 29.
Cody EsparzaOctober 1, 20261 min read