McKinney to hold community-wide Juneteenth celebration at Finch Park

McKINNEY, Texas (June 15, 2021) – The City of McKinney will hold a community-wide Juneteenth celebration from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. June 19 at Finch Park, 301 W. Standifer St. The celebration will include cultural experiences, learning and fun for th...

McKinney earns AAA ratings from Moody's and Standard & Poor's, Aa1 water and wastewater rating

McKINNEY, Texas (June 10, 2021) – The City of McKinney has again received the highest ratings issued from two major credit rating agencies for its general obligation (GO) bonds and certificates of obligation (CO). The city earned ratings of Aaa ...

Mayor makes statement on H-E-B expansion announcement in McKinney

McKINNEY, Texas (June 8, 2021) – H-E-B announced today they will continue their DFW expansion plans by opening a store in McKinney on the northeast corner of Custer Road and Eldorado Parkway. The store is expected to open in spring 2023.

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McKinney to hold in-person Memorial Day Ceremony

McKINNEY, Texas (May 21, 2021) – The McKinney Armed Services Memorial Board is pleased to announce that its annual Memorial Day Ceremony will be held in person at 10 a.m. on May 29 at the McKinney Veterans Memorial Park, 6053 Weiskopf Ave.

The ho...

Historic Downtown McKinney Cultural District hosts the 25th annual Texas Music Revolution June 4 - 5

McKINNEY, Texas (May 20, 2021) – This Historic Downtown McKinney Cultural District will host the 25^th anniversary of the Texas Music Revolution June 4-5. Festival headliners include Randy Rogers and Charley Crockett, Mike and the Moonpies, Ray W...

Residents rate high quality of life, strong economic health in McKinney

McKINNEY, Texas (May 19, 2021) – After a recent citizen satisfaction survey, 93 percent of respondents rated the City of McKinney as an excellent or good place to live, confirming they enjoy a higher quality of life than most communities across ...

Concept designs released for McKinney Municipal Community Complex

McKINNEY, Texas (May 18, 2021) – Concept designs for the City of McKinney's new Municipal Community Complex were presented at the City Council work session Tuesday. Architects from Lake | Flato + Parkhill showed the designs that focused...

City of McKinney to host AT&T Byron Nelson this week

McKINNEY, Texas (May 12, 2021) – The City of McKinney will make its debut as the new host of the AT&T Byron Nelson this week, which runs May 13-16 at TPC Craig Ranch.

The four-day televised event is part of a five-year agreement with the PGA ...

McKinney City Council declares winner of District 1 seat

McKINNEY, Texas (May 10, 2021) – At a special meeting today, McKinney City Council declared Justin Beller the winner of the District 1 seat after his opponent formally withdrew from the race. 

City Council began the meeting by ...

Unofficial election results for McKinney City Council races

Today McKinney residents cast their ballots in the general election to vote for four City Council representatives. District 1 and 3 representatives were chosen by the voters in their respective districts and all McKinney voters were able to cast ...

Election Day is Saturday, May 1 in McKinney

McKINNEY, Texas (April 28, 2021) – Election Day is Saturday, May 1 for McKinney voters. Registered voters will cast ballots to elect City Council representatives for Mayor, District 1, District 3 and one At Large to serve a four-year term. There...

Early voting starts Monday, April 19

McKINNEY, Texas (April 15, 2021) – Early voting begins Monday, April 19 for McKinney voters. Registered voters will cast ballots to elect City Council representatives for Mayor, District 1, District 3 and one At Large to serve a four-year term. ...

McKinney wins Governor’s Community Achievement Award

McKINNEY, Texas (April 22, 2021) – Keep Texas Beautiful has recognized the City of McKinney as a recipient of the 2021 Governor’s Community Achievement Award (GCAA) for outstanding community improvement. This year, ten winning communit...

City of McKinney closes operations at vaccine hub on April 23

McKINNEY, Texas (April 23, 2021) – After more than 56,000 shots given since late December, the City of McKinney and its community partners have successfully phased out operations at their vaccination hub. This comes after announcing on March 15 ...

McKinney asks residents to weigh in on FY22 budget

McKINNEY, Texas (April 20, 2021) – McKinney residents and stakeholders are invited to provide feedback as City of McKinney staff prepare the city’s budget for Fiscal Year 2022 (FY22), which runs Oct. 1, 2021 – Sept. 30, 2022....

McKinney Air Center earns high rankings in new industry poll

McKINNEY, Texas (April 6, 2021) – McKinney Air Center, the fixed-based operator (FBO) at McKinney National Airport, was ranked in the top 20 percent of all FBOs in the Americas and is a top-rated FBO in the South Region by Aviation International...

Downtown McKinney hosts reimagined Arts in Bloom as an open-air market celebration of art and wine

Arts in Bloom features over 120 juried artists, food, and live music in beautiful Historic Downtown McKinney April 9-11

MCKINNEY, Texas (March 23, 2021) – The streets of Historic Downtown McKinney will come alive during the Arts in Bloom celebrat...

McKinney partnership brings family health center to most vulnerable

The facility will also serve as a training center for healthcare professionals

MCKINNEY, Texas (March 22, 2021) – The City of McKinney, McKinney Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) and McKinney Community Development Corporation (MCDC) in part...

City of McKinney announces Public Works Director

McKINNEY, Texas (March 19, 2021) – The City of McKinney announced today the hiring of Ryan Gillingham as the Director of Public Works following a national search. Gillingham will start Monday, March 29.

Gillingham most recently served as the Dire...

City of McKinney announces operations at vaccine hub will end by April 30

McKINNEY, Texas (March 15, 2021) – After more than 35,000 shots given since late December, the City of McKinney and its community partners announced their intention to phase out operations at their vaccination hub and facilitate the transition to private ...

City of McKinney encourages citizens to wear masks in city facilities, employees required to wear ma

City updates facility guidelines when Governor Greg Abbott's statewide mask mandate is lifted

McKINNEY, Texas (March 9, 2021) – To ensure the safety of our citizens and staff, the City of McKinney encourages citizens to wear masks inside...

City of McKinney approves resolution authorizing disaster relief measures for residents and business

Today, the McKinney City Council approved a resolution giving the City Manager authorization to provide disaster relief to residents and businesses, including waivers, credits, and forbearance measures for critical areas impacted by Winter Storm Uri.

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City of McKinney to hold overview open house for East Side redevelopment and preservation projects

Public meeting will be March 18 at Old Settler's Recreation Center from 5 - 7 p.m.

The City of McKinney will host a project overview open house to give residents an introduction to the East McKinney redevelopment and preservation projects...

McKinney Fire Department reaches important milestone with 20,000 vaccines administered

City staff and community members come together to vaccinate the community against Covid-19

The McKinney Fire Department’s vaccination hub at McKinney ISD Stadium and Community Event Center reached a significant milestone. Since beginning administ...

City of McKinney announces facility closures due to inclement weather

Website will be updated with a current list of closures

McKINNEY, Texas (Feb. 14, 2021) – The City of McKinney has closed several facilities due to inclement weather. Residents are encouraged to check the city’s website often throughout...

McKinney releases new population estimate that shows 1.6 percent growth in last year

Estimates show 339 percent growth in past 20 years

McKINNEY, Texas (Jan. 27, 2021) – The City of McKinney has announced its annual population estimate of nearly 200,000 residents, a roughly 1.6 percent increase in population from January 2020. Th...

McKinney Fire Department reminds residents vaccines given by appointment only

Walk-ups will be turned away

McKINNEY, Texas (Jan. 23, 2021) – As the City of McKinney continues vaccinating the public as part of its hub designation for Collin County, officials urge people not to show up without an appointment. 

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McKinney City Council appoints Judge Claire Petty to Municipal Court

Judge Petty has more than 19 years of experience in law practice 

McKINNEY, Texas (Jan. 12, 2021) – McKinney City Council announced the appointment of Claire Petty as Presiding Municipal Court Judge of the McKinney Municipal Court, 130 S...

Dive-In Movie Night - August 7

Get the family together and come to the Outdoor Pool for a special viewing experience of Onward!

Summer at the Apex Centre

Swimsuit and sunglasses season is here! Keep your family active or cool off at the pool.

Cabana Rentals

Relax under your own personal cabana when you hit the pool!

Summer Camps

Summer camp spots available! Call (972) 547-2739 for registration availability.

Silent Yoga

Find your center with some peace, quiet, and silent yoga using Sound Off™ headphones.

Bellydance Cardio

Learn the art of Bellydance Cardio with award-winning DFW performer!

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Potential Renaming of Throckmorton Street and Throckmorton Place

At the June 15 work session, City Council directed staff to engage with residents, businesses and property owners on Throckmorton Street and Throckmorton Place to get their feedback on renaming either or both of the streets. View the video of the discussi...

May 19 | Municipal Community Complex Concept Presentation to City Council

McKINNEY, Texas (May 18, 2021) – Concept designs for the City of McKinney's new Municipal Community Complex were presented at the City Council work session Tuesday. Architects from Lake | Flato + Parkhill showed the designs that focused...

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...

July is National Irrigation Month

Have a beautiful yard and conserve water!

Choose your own adventure storywalk - Hall Library

Use your imagination to fuel a fun adventure in Downtown McKinney!

Welcome Adventurers!

McKinney’s downtown merchants have partnered with the library to create an interactive storywalk! This adventure will require all your talents and imagination, but we guarantee you’ll have fun!

Start your adventure at Hall Library in Do...

Cottonwood Park Opening: Movie in the Park | July 24

Outdoor screening of Raya & the Last Dragon!

Nailed It! Dye It. (6th-12th grade)

Unleash your creativity in our most colorful session yet. Learn Shibori dyeing techniques with bandanas (provided) or bring an old item to upcycle with a splash of color (t-shirts, bags, etc.). John and Judy Gay Library; 6th-12th grade. Supplies ...

Math in Real Life (K-5th grade)

Friday, July 23 at the John and Judy Gay Library; Saturday, July 24 at the Roy and Helen Hall Library.

Math has many tangible real-world applications from baking and money, clothing design and music, and science and engineering. This program will show chil...

Choose Your Own Adventure Storywalk

McKinney’s downtown merchants have partnered with the library to create an interactive storywalk! This adventure will require all your talents and imagination, but we guarantee you’ll have fun! All Ages, come and go through the whole m...

Summer 2021 Program Guide Available!

Movie in the Park | Raya & the Last Dragon

Saturday, July 24, 2021 | Help us celebrate the grand opening of Cottonwood Park

If you liked Parks Bingo, you'll love....

July is Parks & Recreation Month

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