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Dickens of a Christmas approaching

For the 29th consecutive year, the city of McKinney will celebrate "Dickens of a Christmas" on the historic square. It starts from 8-10 a.m. Friday with special discounts by downtown merchants. At 10 a.m., the annual Festival of Trees takes...


'Morning, McKinney: Friday, November 20, 2009

Here are some happenings in and around McKinney: * The Scott Johnson Middle School theatre and choir will perform "Thoroughly Modern Millie, Junior," tonight at 7 at McKinney North High School. That school is at 2550 Wilmeth Rd. *...


'Morning, McKinney: Thursday, Nov. 12, 2009

Here are some happenings in and around McKinney: * Students from Evans Middle School will be performing the play "Alladin" tonight at the school, beginning at 7. Evans is at 6998 W. Eldorado Pkwy. * The McKinney Repertory Theatre...


Avalon Consulting of McKinney makes SMU business school list

Southern Methodist University's Cox Business School has again put Avalon Consulting of McKinney on a list of 100 fastest-growing private companies in the area. Details in the press release below:...


'Morning, McKinney: Thursday, November 5, 2009

Here are some happenings in and around McKinney: * Tonight at 7, the library offers a lecture by Dr. Nancy Remp Smith titled "The Mystery of Vampires." Come to the Dulaney Room. * The city of McKinney's Historic Preservation...


Valley Creek Elementary students collect toys for kids at Children's Medical Center Legacy

Students at McKinney's Valley Creek Elementary School are making a good name for themselves with their philanthropic efforts, including helping patients at Children's Medical Center Legacy. Details below:...


'Morning, McKinney: Tuesday, November 3, 2009

Here are some happenings in and around McKinney: * The McKinney City Council has a regular meeting today at 5:30 p.m., at City Hall, 222 N. Tennessee. For an agenda, click here, then click on "Nov. 3, regular meeting."...


'Morning, McKinney: Friday, October 30, 2009

Here are some happenings in and around McKinney: * "Scare on the Square" will hapen today from 4-6 p.m. in historic downtown McKinney. Come to 111 N. Tennessee St. There will be trick-or-treating and interactive, Halloween-related events. Free. *...


Collin College Foundation honors citizens of McKinney

The Collin College Foundation is honoring individuals, institutions and even whole communities - namely the city of McKinney - and also is raising money for scholarships through "naming opportunities." Details in the press release below:...


Dinosaur arrives in downtown McKinney

Who doesn't love dinosaurs? At 11 a.m. this morning, a life-sized dinosaur will arrive at the corner of Louisiana and Kentucky streets in downtown McKinney. It will remain there through the end of the month. The Dilophosaurus "two-crested lizard" was...


'Morning, McKinney: Tuesday, October 27

* Night Court with Justice of the Peace Paul Raleeh, 6:30 p.m. tonight, McKinney Performing Arts Center. MPAC's Courtroom Theater will be restored to its original configuration for this free event, billed as a "nostalgic slice of old McKinney...


Did you get the H1N1 vaccine?

Our colleague Jeff Weiss is covering the swine flu story, including the vaccine angle. If you're one of the few locally who've gotten the shot, he'd like to hear from you. You can post here with contact information or...


'Morning, McKinney: Friday, October 23

Here's your guide to happenings in and around McKinney: * McKinney High plays Frisco Centennial in football tonight at Ron Poe Stadium. Kickoff is 7:30 p.m. McKinney North is playing at Denison, and McKinney Boyd is at Plano. *...


The Times Square at Craig Ranch scheduled for foreclosure

Steve Brown, the paper's real estate editor, has a story about the McKinney apartment and retail development being scheduled for foreclosure....


Groundbreaking held for new airport runway

Collin County Regional Airport and the McKinney Airport Development Corp. will hold a groundbreaking for a new runway at 4 p.m. today. The $57 million runway will be 7,000 feet long and 150 wide -- 50 percent wider than the...


'Morning, McKinney: Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2009

Here's your guide to happenings in and around McKinney: * Cockrill Middle School is having a choir concert tonight from 6-7. MCDC Regular Board Meeting * The McKinney Community Development Corporation board meets tomorrow (Thursday) at 8 a.m. in...


Serenity High gets a salute on its 10th anniversary

There will be a 10th anniversary celebration of Serenity High School - part of McKinney ISD - this Sunday from 4-6 p.m. in the school parking lot. Serenity is a "recovery" school, focused on helping kids bounce back from...


'Morning, McKinney: Friday, September, 25, 2009

Here's your guide to happenings in and around McKinney: * Comedian Doug Benson will give a show tonight at 8 at the McKinney Performing Arts Center. * McKinney Boyd High plays Wylie High in football tonight at Ron Poe...


McKinney students receive academic honors

Ten McKinney ISD high school seniors were honored by the National Merit Scholarship Corp. for outstanding academic achievement and commendable scores on their PSAT examination. Five students from McKinney Boyd High School - Jamshid Akhavan, Douglas Ashby, Patrick Bitting, Evan...


Dr Pepper StarCenter opens tomorrow

You can add McKinney to the list of area towns that have a Dr Pepper StarCenter. The McKinney complex opens at noon tomorrow with a ribbon cutting. Free public skating follows from 12:30-2 p.m., and a figure skating exhibition will...

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