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🌱 Patch AM: How will new Avelo flights change travel from McKinney this winter?

And on the McKinney Patch calendar - Sounding Off: A Massive Comedy Night

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Good morning to you McKinney! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How will new Avelo flights change travel from McKinney this winter?
  • How McKinney's new budget and utility hikes will hit your wallet
  • Which McKinney coffee shops actually welcome wiggly kids?

Also on today's calendar: Sounding Off: A Massive Comedy Night and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the chicken go to the gym? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Mostly sunny and humid, with a high of 94 and low of 74 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Hot with sunshine, temps: high: 98, low: 74.
  • Sunday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 101 and low of 76 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Avelo Says McKinney Flights See Strong Demand as Vegas, Orlando Lead (tx3dnews.com) — McKinney residents will soon be able to fly nonstop from McKinney National Airport to Las Vegas, Orlando, Fort Lauderdale, Fort Myers, and Tampa, with service launching in November. Avelo has opened bookings through April 20, 2027, including limited $79 one-way fares on select dates, turning what used to be a long drive to big airports into a much shorter trip close to home.
   

2. McKinney maintains tax rate, adopts $880M FY 2026-27 budget (communityimpact.com) — McKinney is keeping its property tax rate flat for the coming fiscal year, but residents will see higher water and wastewater bills starting October 1. City council approved an $880 million budget, trimmed general fund spending, and plans a $1 million transfer from the McKinney Community Development Corp. to offset revenue while funding core services like public safety, streets, parks, and libraries.
   

3. Coffee & Kiddos: McKinney Area's Best Kid-Friendly Coffee Shops (macaronikid.com) — Parents in McKinney get a handy roundup of kid-friendly coffee shops, from cozy reading corners to outdoor play areas, all within a short drive. The guide highlights specific McKinney spots like Cafe La Faye, Summer Moon, and Muggzie's, plus nearby Melissa, with notes on play spaces, treats, and nearby parks so you can actually enjoy that latte while the kids stay happy.
   

4. McKinney, Texas, Retains Title as Top City for Renters (multifamilyexecutive.com) — McKinney has again been ranked the nation's best city for renters, thanks to a strong mix of high-end apartments, prime locations, and solid quality-of-life scores. The study highlights McKinney's relatively favorable housing costs, rising renter incomes, and extensive parks and trails, reinforcing why many residents find renting here attractive compared with other Southern cities.
   

5. McKinney Native Serves Aboard Navy Warship Built to Honor September 11 Victims (ksstradio.com) — A McKinney native and McKinney High School graduate, Petty Officer 2nd Class Michael Hernandez now serves as an electronics technician aboard the USS Somerset, a Navy ship honoring September 11 victims. He credits lessons learned growing up in North Texas for his work ethic and says serving on a memorial ship deepens his sense of purpose as he mentors others and advances his Navy career.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I want to commend the parents of the 7-8 yr old boy in a green shirt riding his bike to school on south cotton ridge this morning.
    He yelled to alert me he was behind me so I could step off the sidewalk and allow him to pass. I then watched him approach a car on the corner and… (Nextdoor Stonebridge Ranch)
  • This morning, I woke up feeling like I had a hundred things on my mind.
    Then I remembered something simple: tomorrow isn't promised, so today matters. (Nextdoor Ridgecrest)
  • Walmart posted a job opening for Cart Attendant in Mckinney. Apply here.
  • Dollar Tree posted a job opening for Assistant Manager II in Mckinney. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near McKinney here.

Ok McKinney! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: He was working on his pecks (pecs). (Thank you W F C. for sending it in!)
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