Leaders to break ground on new runway at Collin County Regional Airport
The new runway will support larger aircraft, largest GA project in state history.
Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2009
McKinney
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McKinney amends ordinance to decrease response time to false alarms
Enabling the police department to spend more time responding to actual crimes in McKinney.
Thursday, Oct. 8, 2009
McKinney Arts Commission recommendations accepted by city council
They gave out $205,000 in grants to 19 area arts groups.
Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2009
McKinney ISD bond approval needed to make new aquatic facility a reality
Several steps have been taken to make it a reality, including securing a location.
Thursday, Aug. 27, 2009
McKinney passes ordinance limiting cellphones in school zones
Joining cities such as Highland Park and Flower Mound.
Friday, Aug. 7, 2009
McKinney library, July 4th event win awards
And the city is about to host the second Red, White and Boom! event.
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Collin County: diversity and elections
Unfortunately, our growing diversity is absent from the makeup of our local governing bodies.
Monday, May 11, 2009
2009 McKinney City Council and Mayoral election results
After weeks of campaigning, forums and meetings, the 6,468 residents of McKinney have spoken.
Monday, May 11, 2009
McKinney City Council candidates to participate in forum
The free event is open to the public and designed to acquaint citizens with current mayoral and city council candidates.
Monday, May 4, 2009
Interview: Randall Wilder, candidate for McKinney City Council, District 1
Wilder, 52, owns Town North Electronics, one of the oldest companies, he says, in Collin County.
Monday, April 27, 2009
McKinney inches closer to opening aquatic recreational facility
A consultant team hired in December 2008 is now preparing a recreation and aquatic master plan to define the program details.
Saturday, April 25, 2009
Interview: Alonzo Tutson, McKinney City Council candidate, District 1
Tutson was a 2001 graduate of Leadership McKinney and has served on the Community Task Force and the Parks and Rec Sub-Committee.
Friday, April 24, 2009
Interview: Don Day, candidate for McKinney City Council, District 1
Day is a 69-year-old downtown renovator of some 13 years.
Thursday, April 23, 2009
Interview: Brian Loughmiller, McKinney mayoral candidate
Loughmiller, who has been a McKinney resident for 20 years, is a family practice attorney in McKinney.
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Interview: George Fuller, McKinney mayoral candidate
We sat down with Fuller to discuss the hot topics surrounding the mayoral race.
Friday, April 17, 2009
Interview: Curtis Rath, McKinney City Council candidate
McKinneyNews.net did not hesitate to deviate from the prearranged script when candidate answers warranted a follow-up question (or two).
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Interview: Gilda Garza, McKinney City Council candidate
Garza has eight years of service as the District 1 McKinney City Council representative.
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Interview: David Brooks, McKinney City Council candidate
McKinneyNews.net is under the opinion that the best questions are questions least expected.
Monday, April 13, 2009
Dangerous road puts McKinney neighborhood in harm’s way
The pleas for changes to a stretch of Berkshire Road have gone unheeded by the McKinney City Council.
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
City of McKinney to join “Earth Hour” observance on March 28
The City Council approved proclamation to extinguish all non-essential lighting in city government buildings and public landmarks between 8:30 and 9:30 p.m.
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
McKinney businessman Curtis Rath to run for city council
Rath is the latest person to announce their candidacy for the city's at-large Council seat.
Monday, March 9, 2009
McKinney businessman David Brooks to run for city council
Brooks will run for the At-Large Councilmember position on the McKinney City Council.
Friday, March 6, 2009
McKinney hires new assistant city manager
Jim Parrish comes to McKinney from Amarillo, where he is currently Director of Human Resources.
Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2009
McKinney police decide not to charge Dallas officer who shot and killed pit bull
Dog threatened his wife's life, then got aggressive with him.
Saturday, Feb. 21, 2009
McKinney announces $5.1 million budget shortfall
But officials are hopeful and, no, it's not because they're all on drugs.
Thursday, Jan. 29, 2009
Travis Ussery elected to McKinney City Council
Ussery garnered 55% of the vote in a special election held Saturday to fill the District 3 seat formerly held by Bill Vitz.
Monday, Jan. 19, 2009
Early voting for open McKinney city council seat has begun
Travis Ussery, a certified public accountant, and Robert O'Donnell, who is a court appointed child advocate, are running for the position vacated by Bill Vitz.
Monday, Jan. 5, 2009
Travis Ussery running for McKinney City Council spot
Ussery, a native McKinney District 3 resident and small business owner, filed for placement on the ballot in the special election to be held Saturday, January 17.
Monday, Dec. 15, 2008
McKinney Airport Development Corporation chairman Vic Lattimore resigns
Citing personal reasons.
Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2008
McKinney businessman Robert O’Donnell to run for city council
O’Donnell has filed to run in the upcoming special election for the District III council seat.
Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2008
Public housing nonprofit sues McKinney and McKinney Housing Authority
The Inclusive Communities Project alleges that McKinney and the MHA discriminate against individuals based on race or color.
Thursday, Nov. 20, 2008
McKinney Police Department gets Tasers
Police officers are undergoing training to carry ECDs in the field while some officers have already been trained and are carrying the devices while on patrol.
Monday, Nov. 17, 2008
McKinney Economic Development Corporation celebrates 15 years
McKinney has been one of the fastest growing cities in the nation since 2000.
Saturday, Nov. 15, 2008
Trash collection and watering days for some McKinney residents will change starting Oct. 6
The reason: More residents.
Sunday, Oct. 5, 2008
McKinney building renovator announces bid for city council
Don Day just ended a term as a member of the McKinney Planning and Zoning Commission.
Thursday, Sept. 25, 2008
Dallas Stars agree to additional provisions for public access at Dr Pepper StarCenter in McKinney
OK OK, the public can skate there. But don't get the ice dirty!
Monday, Sept. 8, 2008
McKinney city leaders pose questions about new city hall
Purchasing the 1979 courthouse fulfilled numerous goals - financial restraint, maintaining a city presence downtown and preventing the scar of a vacant building.
Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2008
City of McKinney going with water-saving grass
McKinney Mayor Bill Whitfield should be applauded for his forward thinking in cutting the city's water usage.
Monday, Aug. 25, 2008
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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