McKINNEY, Texas (Feb. 10, 2023) – The McKinney City Council approved an agreement with SiFi Networks to deploy its open-access fiber network in every neighborhood in the city, bringing the availability of faster internet to every resident.…

McKINNEY, Texas (Feb. 9, 2023) – The City of McKinney will host a dedication ceremony during the annual Krewe of Barkus dog parade and festival to unveil the Benji Love statue in Historic Downtown McKinney that commemorates the upcoming 50th…

The McKinney City Council voted to call an election where voters will consider one general obligation bond proposition and three Council seats. The general and special election is scheduled for May 6. Early voting takes place April 24–May 2.…

Event will honor the 50th anniversary of the movie Benji, for which McKinney served as a primary filming spot McKINNEY, Texas (Jan. 30, 2023) – Downtown McKinney will overflow with canine Clark Kents and a surplus of super dogs at the annual…

The City of McKinney has announced that Assistant Fire Chief Paul Dow will serve as Interim Chief of the McKinney Fire Department beginning Feb. 1. Chief Dow joined the Fire Department in 2022 as Assistant Fire Chief after serving as a consultant…

Three City Council seats to be on the general election ballot May 6 McKINNEY, Texas (Jan. 20, 2023) – Three McKinney City Council seats will be up for voter consideration during the general election in May. For individuals interested in…

Bond program to focus on the development of the McKinney National Airport McKINNEY, Texas (Jan. 18, 2023) – A bond committee made a recommendation to the McKinney City Council to call for a $200 million bond package for future development at…

Fire Chief Danny Kistner has announced his retirement after 11 years with the City of McKinney Fire Department. His final day with the city will be Jan. 30. “We are sincerely grateful for the years of service Chief Kistner has given to this…

The McKinney City Council approved a conceptual master plan for Towne Lake Park that retains the park's natural beauty while incorporating new signature features for residents and visitors to enjoy for years to come. The multi-year plan details…

McKinney breaks ground on new City Hall complex 175,000-square-foot building will consolidate city offices and serve as a community gathering place for future generations The City of McKinney broke ground on the new City Hall complex in the…

Attendees Can Pay Electronically Via Mobile Devices, Or Credit Or Debit Cards For the first time, McKinney Oktoberfest is using cashless transactions throughout the three-day festival. This means faster service and shorter lines for Oktoberfest…

McKINNEY, Texas (Sept. 15, 2022) – The City of McKinney Parks and Recreation Department will hold a Mexican Independence Day Celebration from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Sept. 17 at Old Settler's Recreation Center, 1201 E. Louisiana St. The day-long,…

Bond program is likely to focus on the development of the McKinney National Airport The McKinney City Council will take steps to appoint a bond committee that will review and recommend future capital projects that could be presented to McKinney…

The budget offers a four-cent reduction in the city’s property tax rate McKINNEY, Texas (Sept. 6, 2022) – McKinney City Council voted to approve the Fiscal Year 2023 budget of $652 million, resulting in a four-cent reduction in the…

Collin County is now under a 90-day burn ban McKINNEY, Texas (July 13, 2022) – The McKinney Fire Department (MFD) is endorsing Collin County’s outdoor burn ban within the incorporated limits of the City of McKinney. As a result, MFD…

The City of McKinney has announced Chief Greg Conley will retire as Police Chief, effective Sept. 30, and will transition to a new Director of Public Safety position beginning Oct. 1, pending City Council approval in the next budget. As the…

City of McKinney renames aquatic center for former Councilwoman Old Settler’s Aquatic Center will now be the Gilda Garcia Garza Aquatic Center At the recommendation of the Parks, Recreation and Open Space Advisory Board of the City of…