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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:

  • What evidence backs Rep. Keith Self's "Political Islam" warnings in McKinney?
  • Why McKinney just ranked America's best city for renters again
  • McKinney's Traxxas leads North Texas with five new design patents

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Today's riddle: I'm a rock group with 4 members; one member was assassinated. What am I? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Sunday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 98 and low of 77 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Keith Self says 'Political Islam' is infiltrating government. Who in TX-03 is he talking about? (tx3dnews.com) — McKinney readers are hearing U.S. Rep. Keith Self repeatedly warn that "Political Islam" is infiltrating local governments, yet he has not identified any Muslim officials in McKinney or TX-03 to support that claim. This piece scrutinizes his statements about Sharia, British abuse cases, and local arbitration bodies, contrasts them with available evidence and Muslim leaders' responses, and highlights unanswered questions as he campaigns for reelection.
   

2. New Apartment Supply Helps Southern Cities Win Over Renters (globest.com) — McKinney has been named the nation's best city for renters for the second year in a row, thanks to strong schools, many high-end apartments, and rising renter incomes. The ranking highlights McKinney's relatively manageable housing costs, quality of life, and growing local economy compared with other major cities across the South and the country.
   

3. Traxxas Lands Five Design Patents in North Texas Weekly Roundup (dallasinnovates.com) — McKinney-based Traxxas just secured five new design patents, underscoring the company's role as a major innovation driver in North Texas. The radio-controlled vehicle maker's latest designs and upgraded motor system highlight local engineering talent, including a McKinney inventor, amid a busy week of patent activity across the Dallas–Fort Worth region.
   

4. Mosques have more than doubled since 9/11. But Muslims say opposition is fierce. (themuslimtimes.info subscription) — McKinney residents will soon see a new mosque built after the City Council approved a revised plan, ending a two-year zoning struggle and intense public debate over traffic, noise, and anti-Muslim rhetoric. The article places McKinney's fight in a national pattern of mosque opposition, explaining how federal religious-land-use protections, local interfaith support, and organized resistance are shaping where and how Muslim congregations can grow.
   

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