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What's up McKinney! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • When you can start flying commercial from McKinney National Airport
  • How McKinney's new MEDC leader could shape future growth
  • Why McKinney just ranked among America's hottest housing markets

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

Today's riddle: What is the difference between a jeweler and a jailer? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 98 and low of 74 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Sunny and toasty conditions, temps: high: 99, low: 74.
  • Saturday: Sunny and toasty conditions, with a high of 99 and low of 75 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Construction is underway for McKinney National Airport (spectrumlocalnews.com) — Commercial flights are coming to McKinney National Airport, with a new $79 million terminal under construction and service from Avelo Airlines expected to start Nov. 11. The four-gate facility aims to become the Dallas-Fort Worth area's third commercial airport, offering nonstop flights to Las Vegas and four Florida cities and giving McKinney residents a much closer option for air travel.
   

2. McKinney Economic Development Corp. appoints new senior VP (communityimpact.com) — McKinney's Economic Development Corp. has tapped Visit McKinney executive director Aaron Werner as its new senior vice president, with his first day set for Sept. 21. After four years boosting McKinney's tourism and sports events, he'll now help steer the city's business growth and development strategy, bringing continuity between the tourism and economic development arms of the community.
   

3. 4 North Texas cities among top 10 real estate markets (dallasnews.com) — McKinney has been ranked the nation's second-best real estate market, just behind Frisco, in a new WalletHub study of 300 cities. The report highlights McKinney's rapid growth, high share of newer homes, and strong job expansion, suggesting continued long-term stability and appeal for local homeowners and buyers weighing whether to stay, move up, or relocate within North Texas.
   

4. Nearly $1 billion in contracts goes to major weapons suppliers for bomber and radar work (nj.com subscription) — A major Air Force radar upgrade for B-52 bombers will bring part of nearly $1 billion in Pentagon contract work to McKinney, where Raytheon will help build the new system through 2031. While the project is national in scope, it signals ongoing high-tech defense industry investment and jobs tied to McKinney's manufacturing sector.
   

5. After New Trial Request Fails, Karmelo Anthony Launches His Next Legal Move (opposingviews.com) — An appeal is underway in a high-profile criminal case that went through the Collin County Courthouse in McKinney, with a judge recently denying the defendant's request for a new trial. A three-judge panel in Dallas will now review written arguments over alleged trial errors, a process that could take many months while the defendant remains incarcerated.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • If you live by RJE and what probably looked like a crazy woman was playing frantically in your sprinklers..
    My dog almost swallowed a frog in the park this morning and I was washing her mouth out with the nearest source of water as she was coughing and… (Nextdoor Eldorado Heights II)
  • Hello, my name is Tracy and I live in McKinney area!
    Does anyone need any extra help with any work or projects this week/weekend? I start a full time job on Sept 1, but need to find work this week. … (Nextdoor County Road 471 / Reservoir #11)
  • Encore Wire Corporation posted a job opening for Stand-Up Forklift Operator in Mckinney. Apply here.
  • Andrews Distributing Company, LLC posted a job opening for Delivery Assistant 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: A jeweler sells watches and a jailer watches cells. (Thank you Jean D. for sending it in!)
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