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Good morning McKinney! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What McKinney's new East Side clinic means for uninsured neighbors
  • Why are McKinney voters trying to recall their city council?
  • How McKinney's proposed tax hike stacks up against Dallas and Frisco

Also on today's calendar: The Comedy Mix and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do evil hens lay? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 104 and low of 80 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 104, low: 79.
  • Friday: Hot with sizzling sunshine, with a high of 104 and low of 78 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Collin County residents without health insurance have few places to turn (keranews.org) — If you're uninsured in McKinney or East McKinney, options are scarce, which is why nonprofit clinic CommonGood Medical and its new East McKinney location are becoming a crucial safety net. The piece explains Collin County's limited indigent care funding, growing poverty amid affluence, and how local clinics are stepping up with primary care, imaging, and counseling for low‑income residents.
   

2. McKinney voters, officials and Muslim residents speak on council recall effort (dallasnews.com) — McKinney residents are organizing a recall effort targeting the mayor and three city council members after the council unanimously approved a site plan for the McKinney Islamic Association's new facilities. Supporters say leaders ignore voter concerns on major projects, while Muslim residents and targeted officials argue the council simply followed the law and protected constitutional rights. Petition organizers have until Sept. 26 to gather enough signatures.
   

3. Frisco Eyes First Tax Hike Since 2017 While Dallas Cuts Again - What Does The Gap Mean? (dallasexpress.com) — McKinney officials are weighing a 41.7876-cent city property tax rate for 2026–27, a small increase tied to an $880 million budget the City Council will consider on September 1. The story compares McKinney's proposed rate with Dallas, Frisco, Plano, and Prosper, explaining how differing city tax rates and rising property values shape what North Texas homeowners ultimately pay.
   

4. The Demographic Shift: Frisco, Plano, Celina, McKinney, Dallas ISDs (dallasexpress.com) — McKinney ISD has become significantly more diverse over the past decade, with White enrollment dropping to about 38% as the district's 23,000-plus students increasingly reflect North Texas's changing demographics. A comparison with Plano, Frisco, Celina, and Dallas shows each nearby district shifting in different ways, underscoring why parents should look at individual campuses, not just district-wide averages, when understanding local school makeup.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Went to new Chinese restaurant in Mckinney on Eldorado it is called Chens.
    Food was great. Fresh and tasty. Large portions. Price very reasonable. Main course ,rice and egg roll $12. Lunch specials $7.95 . Give it a try. … (Nextdoor Wynn Ridge Estates)
  • Found: Gray cat (no collar) ,Monday 6am in McKinney.
    Cat has microchip- his name is Blipz, registered owner is Graig Glover (Washington mailing address). Vet tried the phone #s last registered but… (Nextdoor Stratford Manor)
  • Chick-fil-A posted a job opening for Back of House Team Member - Opening 7:00 AM-5:00 PM in Mckinney. Apply here.
  • City of McKinney posted a job opening for Water Utilities Technician I, II, III and IV 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: Deviled eggs (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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