Is the McKinney Chamber of Commerce PAC a conflict of interest?
McKinneyNews.net sits down with officials from the chamber and PAC to find out what their purpose is.
Friday, July 11, 2008
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McKinney city manager proposes changes for city
Frank Ragan presented his reflections of the present condition and his thoughts for the future direction of the city of McKinney Monday.
Tuesday, July 1, 2008
Two familiar names running for McKinney mayor
Brian Loughmiller and Thad Helsley, two former McKinney councilmen, have put their names in for the May 2009 election.
Friday, June 27, 2008
McKinney prepares for National Mosquito Control Awareness Week
McKinney's mosquito control program consists of surveillance, source reduction, larvaciding, adulticiding, and public education.
Sunday, June 22, 2008
McKinney developer asks for 300 grand to promote golf tournament
David Craig wants the McKinney City Council to put forth public funds to help promote the tournament and the city.
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
Pete Huff wins At-Large City Council seat in McKinney’s run-off election on Saturday
He collected 1562 votes or 52.14% of the total.
Saturday, June 14, 2008
McKinney City Council candidates make one last pitch
McKinneyNews.net asked Sherry Tucker David and Pete Huff to explain what distinguishes them from each other and why citizens should vote for them.
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
McKinney 2008 Arts and Jazz Festival on June 7-8 to proceed despite construction downtown
Construction should not, will not, prove obstacle to good times.
Thursday, June 5, 2008
McKinney Parks and Recreation Director Lemuel Randolph tries to instill commitment of service and integrity to 75 staff members
The city of McKinney's Parks and Recreation Department has 75 staff member and currently operates on a $7.9 million annual budget.
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
New McKinney City Manager Frank Ragan looks forward to helping city grow, while maintaining charming atmosphere
"I love to lead in a way that helps a community grow and become a better place for people to live."
Monday, May 19, 2008
McKinney city council candidates at odds over term limit definition
City charter supposedly limits city council members to two consecutive three-year terms, but some consider verbiage to be ambiguous.
Thursday, May 8, 2008
McKinney City Council approves Dr Pepper Starcenter
Council unanimously approves $5.5 million bond for Starcenter, which is hoped to open in August 2009.
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
McKinneyNews.net discusses city council and school board issues in 2008 races
To bus or not to bus? That is one question.
Sunday, May 4, 2008
Pegasus News content partners predict May 2008 election outcomes
Early voting continues through Tuesday; election day is Saturday.
Sunday, May 4, 2008
McKinney Mayor Bill Whitfield hopes to get air service to city
And the way to get that ball rolling is to get construction started on the main runway of the McKinney Airport.
Monday, April 21, 2008
Collin County Regional Airport director honored by TxDOT
Executive Director Ken Wiegand was pronounced 2008 Reliever Airport Manager of the Year.
Saturday, April 19, 2008
McKinney approves funding for Dr Pepper StarCenter
McKinney Community Development Corporation board of directors voted 6-1 in favor of a $5.5 million bond to fund the project.
Thursday, April 17, 2008
Arts of Collin County still waiting on McKinney approval
A voter-approved bond would have to be passed for McKinney to contribute to a forthcoming 124-acre arts park.
Monday, April 14, 2008
McKinney Veterans Memorial Project in trouble?
The project is $650,000 short of the necessary $1 million for design and construction.
Monday, April 7, 2008
Sherry Tucker David running for open McKinney city council seat
Tucker David has a deep and varied history of civic and political involvement in McKinney and Collin County.
Tuesday, April 1, 2008
McKinney Fire Chief Mark Wallace stresses fire education
"If people aren't careful in their fire prevention, we're going to have a fire."
Monday, March 31, 2008
Relay For Life McKinney to hold rally on March 29
The rally will kick off April as "Relay For Life Month" in McKinney.
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
McKinney celebrates National Community Development Week March 24-29
McKinney Community Services will celebrate with a kid session on Wednesday March 26, and a session offering information about affordable housing on Saturday March 29.
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
McKinney going ballistic on drunk drivers
The police department got a grant to seek out and destroy drunk drivers.
Monday, March 10, 2008
McKinney Fire Department breaks ground for new station on February 12
The new station will provide service to the rapidly growing area of western McKinney, specifically to the numerous housing developments and commercial business complexes west of Custer Road.
Friday, Feb. 8, 2008
City of McKinney scores awards for print, advertising, and video communications
The city received awards for its quarterly print newsletter, its cable-channel show, and its Convention and Visitors' Bureau campaign.
Thursday, Jan. 3, 2008
McKinney hires new city manager
Frank Ragan, formerly Deputy City Manager of Aurora, Colo., will replace Larry Robinson, who retires in January.
Saturday, Dec. 29, 2007
Smoking verboten in McKinney as of January 1
Nicotine hounds will have to head for Allen, Sherman, and Anna in order to foster deadly, cancerous cysts in their lungs.
Friday, Dec. 28, 2007
City of McKinney encourages residents to recycle Christmas trees and lights
McKinney doesn't just talk the ecology talk, it walks the ecology walk.
Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2007
Pete Huff will run for at-large seat on McKinney City Council
Huff has served the past 2 terms as the District 2 City Councilman.
Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2007
McKinney’s Relay For Life recognized for philanthropic achievements
McKinney’s largest philanthropic event, Relay For Life, was honored with four awards at the High Plains Leadership Summit held at the Adams Mark Hotel in Dallas.
Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2007
McKinney-based Collin County Regional Airport runway and taxiway resume operations
It's part of the airport's master plan which over the next few years will include a brand new runway and control tower.
Sunday, Dec. 2, 2007
McKinney to hold annual quaint holiday deal with snowflakes this weekend
Twenty-seventh annual "Dickens of a Christmas" will use snow-making machines and Victorian costumes to evoke the ghost of Christmas past. Scrooge, noted holiday observer and no fan of puns, was quoted as saying "Bah, humbug."
Friday, Nov. 23, 2007
McKinney to honor Collin County veterans at ceremony on Nov. 11
The ceremony will take place near the site of the planned McKinney Veterans Memorial Park.
Friday, Nov. 9, 2007
Ribbon-cutting for new Meditation Garden in McKinney on Friday Nov. 9
Garden comes from the family of the late Dwayne Howell, owner of the former Howell's Home Furnishings in McKinney.
Thursday, Nov. 8, 2007
McKinney Performing Arts Center gets nod from Texas Downtown Association
Oh McKinney Performing Arts Center, you go with your community spirit! High-five at ya!
Friday, Oct. 26, 2007
McKinney High School students to hold mock City Council meeting Wednesday night
They'll take on the roles of their elected officials. McKinney Mayor Pro Tem Thad Helsley, you are on notice.
Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2007
McKinney appoints Collin County regional airport board members
All appointments are for two-year terms effective Oct. 1 unless otherwise noted.
Friday, Sept. 21, 2007
McKinney City Council approves $200K in grants to 20 area arts groups
The biggest payout went to McKinney Youth Theatre.
Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2007
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