McKinney City Council approves budget, lowers property tax rate

McKinney City Council voted to approve the Fiscal Year 2019 budget of $470.2 million and also lowered the city’s property tax rate. The more than a 1.5-cent reduction brought the current rate of 0.540199 down to 0.525170. The proposed rate means...

City of McKinney to spray area for mosquitoes September 18

McKinney is set to spray an area of the city in order to control mosquitoes after a mosquito pool tested positive for West Nile Virus was confirmed. Spraying will start at 10 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 18, weather permitting. The spray area is generally east ...

Historic Downtown McKinney recognized as Cultural District by Texas Commission on the Arts

The City of McKinney historic downtown has earned the prestigious Cultural District Designation from the Texas Commission on the Arts for demonstrating the area’s art, events, activities and amenities that play a pivotal role in setting the down...

McKinney once again received the highest ratings issued from two major credit rating agencies

The City of McKinney once again received the highest ratings issued from two major credit rating agencies for its general obligation (GO) bonds. The city earned ratings of Aaa from Moody’s and AAA from Standard & Poor’s.

Standard & Poor’s assigned ...

City of McKinney holds town hall meeting on Sept. 13

The City of McKinney will host a town hall community meeting on Thursday, Sept. 13 at 6 p.m. at Old Settler’s Recreation Center, 1201 E. Louisiana St. The town hall will be held in District 1, however, the entire community is welcome and encoura...

McKinney’s burn ban lifted

The McKinney Fire Marshal has lifted the outdoor burn ban that went into effect on July 10, 2018. McKinney had endorsed a burn ban issued by Collin County because of extremely dry conditions, especially in rural areas. During the ban period, the McKinney ...

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McKinney Fire Department responds to Four structure fires during storm

The McKinney Fire Department (MFD) responded to seven lightning calls during the severe weather that rolled through Collin County tonight. That included Four structure fires. A home in the 2900 block of Sunset Ridge was completely destroyed. The family an...

McKinney’s burn ban lifted

The McKinney Fire Marshal has lifted the outdoor burn ban that went into effect on July 10, 2018. McKinney had endorsed a burn ban issued by Collin County because of extremely dry conditions, especially in rural areas. During the ban period, the McKinney ...

Restaurant kitchen fire stopped by sprinkler activation

At 10 p.m. on July 30, the McKinney Fire Department responded to a 911 call reporting a fire at Dos Charros Tex-Mex Restaurant, 4150 Eldorado Parkway.

Approximately 30 minutes after employees had closed and left the restaurant, neighboring tenants heard th...

McKinney Fire Department announces promotions

The McKinney Fire Department (MFD) today celebrated a variety of promotions from battalion chiefs to new hires. The Promotional Ceremony was held this afternoon at McKinney’s City Hall, 222 N. Tennessee St.

• Battalion Chief: Tino Paredes
• Captain: S...

McKinney man helps neighbor escape burning home

McKINNEY, Texas (July 24, 2018) – The McKinney Fire Department (MFD) received a call about a residential structure fire on Thursday, July 19. They arrived to find heavy smoke and flames at the home located at 801 Odell St.

A neighbor spotted the ...

Fire sprinklers stop kitchen fire from spreading

Tuesday afternoon, the McKinney Fire Department (MFD) responded to a call about an apartment kitchen fire at St. Paul’s Square, Adriatica Village, 470 Adriatic Pkwy. The fire was caused by unattended food cooking on the stove.

The crews arrived to find tha...

McKinney Fire Department regraded with top PPC rating

McKinney Fire Department was regraded a Public Protection Classification (PPC) rating of Class 1, the highest rating a fire department can achieve, by the Insurance Services Office (ISO). The city earned a Class 1 rating in 2014 and was regraded this year...

Fire sprinkler stops accidental flash fire

The McKinney Fire Department (MFD) today responded to reports of a kitchen fire at 2000 Skyline Dr. The Fire Investigator says the fire was caused by the mishandling of rubbing alcohol. It caused a flash fire that set off the fire sprinkler system. One pe...

McKinney Fire Department honored for treatment of heart attack patients

The McKinney Fire Department (MFD) is being recognized by the American Heart Association (AHA) for providing superior care and treatment for patients suffering heart attacks. 

The Mission: Lifeline Initiative provides tools, training and other res...

Reducing arson at vacant and abandoned buildings during Arson Awareness Week May 6-10

The McKinney Fire Department (MFD) has joined the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) in its effort to raise awareness of the problem of arson at abandoned or vacant properties. Abandoned or vacant properties have a negative impact on a community’s ...

Fire sprinkler helps save McKinney restaurant

The McKinney Fire Department (MFD) responded to a kitchen fire at Thai Noodle Wave, 2775 S. Central Expy., shortly after the restaurant closed Sunday night. Firefighters arrived to find the fire extinguished by the kitchen hood fire suppression system and...

Fire sprinkler stops dryer fire from spreading

The McKinney Fire Department (MFD) responded to a report of fire in the laundry area of an apartment at the Rustic of McKinney at 2700 Northbrook Dr. this morning.

A resident had turned on their dryer, heard a loud noise and then saw sparks and flames comi...

McKinney Fire Department honored for performing rare life-saving procedure

The McKinney Fire Department (MFD) was honored today for performing an advanced skill that is usually only seen in hospital emergency rooms. On Feb. 25, MFD received a call about a person choking at a home. The Station 8 crew arrived to find the patient w...

McKinney Fire Department’s Station #9 is open

The McKinney Fire Department (MFD) is happy to announce that Station #9 is now open. It is located at 4900 Summit Dr. and will serve the Summit View Lake neighborhood and other communities in the northwest part of McKinney. Station #9 contains the latest ...

McKinney Fire Department hosts international intern from Poland

The McKinney Fire Department (MFD) is hosting Officer Cadet Michal Zugaj from the Main School of Fire Service in Warsaw, Poland, who is part of a prestigious international program that provides Polish fire officer candidates the opportunity to experience ...Read on...

Dust off Your Lederhosen and Tune up Your Yodel for Oktoberfest, September 28-30

The 11th Annual McKinney Oktoberfest promises to be the best Oktoberfest yet. Great food and beer selection, kid-favorite carnival, petting zoo, music and entertainment.

Register Your Child to Go Fishing with the McKinney Police and Fire Departments September 22

Register your child today to learn how to fish and to get to know members of the McKinney Neighborhood Police Unit and McKinney Fire Department. The event is free!

Great Things Are Coming to Historic Downtown McKinney!

Get all the latest scoop from Amy Rosenthal, Director of MPAC and Main Street in this month's Director's Column.

Coffee with the Cops October 6

Meet members of the McKinney Police Department for coffee and casual conversation. All community members are invited to attend.

See CoCo (PG) Under the Stars on October 12

What could be better than an evening under the stars watching a fun, family-friendly movie? Bring a picnic, lawn chairs and your friends and family.

Enjoy the McKinney Fall Weather and Great Music October 19

Join us at the McKinney Community Center for live music with the Trey Allen Band in our outdoor pavilion and patio. Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy a live, local band in the beautiful ambiance of the McKinney Community Center.

Adult Coding Course

This program is for those who want an introduction to coding with HTML/CSS or SQL. Each week will build on the previous week, so a commitment to all five sessions is encouraged. Laptop computers will be available or you may bring your personal laptop.

Wedn...

Meditative Mandala

Join us for mindful bodies, mindful listening, and mindful breathing. Small movements and gentle concentration on coloring draw us into the present moment and have a calming effect on both adults and children.

Fridays; 10:30 a.m. at John & Judy Gay Lib...

Diwali Festival at Hall

Diwali Festival (For all ages)

Join us in celebrating Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights. Watch local performers, play outdoor games, view beautiful rangoli in our courtyard and learn about this holiday. (In the event of wet weather conditions, this outd...

Fall Programs at the Library

Programs and events for children, teens, and adults, September-December 2018

Transparent Language Online

Now available through RBdigital, which also provides eAudiobooks, eMagazines, comics, video games, software training and classes. Transparent Language Online offers:

• Over 100 languages and growing
• ESL courses for speakers of over 25 languages
• Flexible learni...

Learn about the Daughters of the American Revolution

Do you have a revolutionary patriot in your family tree?

A member of the John Abston Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) will discuss how membership in the DAR honors and preserves the legacy of your patriot ancestor.

Saturday, Septemb...

Mother-Daughter Book Club

• October 8: Stef Soto, Taco Queen by Jennifer Torres
• November 12: Amina’s Voice by Hena Khan
• December 10: Hello, Universe by Erin Entrada Kelly

Writers’ Exchange, Fall 2018

A monthly forum for writers and people interested in writing to discuss issues of interest, offer mutual support, and exchange ideas and marketing tips.  Independent authors, published authors, people thinking of becoming writers, anyone connecte...

Raise the Curtain Campaign

After many years the Courtroom Theater stage curtains are looking quite tattered and old. It’s time to say “The End.” Our goal is to raise $10,000 from July 1 to September 30. Every penny collected will go to purchasing beautiful lush curtains.

MPAC presents: The Texas Tenors September 21

With their Emmy Award-winning PBS special now airing across the country and Billboard chart-topping albums, it's easy to see why The Texas Tenors are America's favorite new tenors.

Laughter for Kidds Kids October 18

The Comedy Arena, featuring ComedySportz DFW, will host an evening of laughs benefiting The Kidds Kids organization.