City of McKinney seeks input at public event on the redevelopment of city-owned properties

Residents to offer feedback on finalists to redevelop downtown properties

McKINNEY, Texas (Nov. 20, 2023) – Residents and other interested parties are invited to share feedback regarding three development teams seeking to partner with the city to...

McKinney earns highest recognition for scenic communities

McKinney earned the Platinum Scenic City Certification from statewide nonprofit on scenic conservation 

McKINNEY, Texas (Nov. 17, 2023) – The City of McKinney was presented with the Platinum Scenic City Certification, the highest award f...

City of McKinney hires Chief Information Officer

Rodriguez brings 25 years of IT experience to the City of McKinney

McKINNEY, Texas (Nov. 13, 2023) – The City of McKinney announced the hiring of Omar Rodriguez to fill the position of Chief Information Officer. His first day is today, Nov. 13.

Ro...

City of McKinney Designated a Top Workplace by The Dallas Morning News

McKinney was the only government organization on the Top Large Companies list

McKINNEY, Texas (Nov. 6, 2023) – The City of McKinney is proud to announce its designation as a Top Workplace by The Dallas Morning News, which recognizes the top publ...

Ring in the Winter Cheer at ‘Home for the Holidays… A McKinney Christmas’ in Downtown McKinney

Downtown McKinney will transform into a winter wonderland full of local artists, specialty items, delicious food, live entertainment, and holiday activities

McKINNEY, Texas (Nov. 1, 2023) – Savor the magic of the holiday season as Downtown McKinn...

City of McKinney to spray area for mosquitoes

McKINNEY, Texas (Oct. 16, 2023) – The City of McKinney is set to spray an area of the city to control mosquitoes after a mosquito pool tested positive for West Nile Virus. Spraying will start at 10 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 18, weather permitting....

City of McKinney set to spray two areas for mosquitoes

McKINNEY, Texas (Oct. 10, 2023) – The City of McKinney is set to spray two areas of the city to control mosquitoes after mosquito pools tested positive for West Nile Virus. Signs will be posted at major intersections to notify residents of spray...

City of McKinney announces the opening of new state-of-the-art FBO terminal at McKinney Air Center

McKINNEY, Texas (Sept. 21, 2023) – The City of McKinney has announced the opening of a new state-of-the-art terminal at McKinney Air Center, the city’s fixed-based operator (FBO) at McKinney National Airport.

 “This n...

McKinney City Council names 2024 bond committee

Bond program to focus on municipal, public safety, and infrastructure projects 

McKINNEY, Texas (Sept. 20, 2023) – The McKinney City Council appointed 36 members to a bond committee that will review and recommend future capital projects ...

McKinney residents can explore the outdoors with new kayak rentals at Towne Lake Park

Rentable kayaks offer residents an affordable way to enjoy the weather and explore nature

McKINNEY, Texas (Sept. 14, 2023) – To help people enjoy the cooler temperatures, the City of McKinney is launching a refreshing new way to explore nature at...

McKinney residents to see lower city property tax rate as Council passes budget

Annual budget includes a nearly three-cent reduction in the city’s property tax rate

McKINNEY, Texas (Sept. 6, 2023) – McKinney City Council passed a $849 million total budget for Fiscal Year 2024. The budget, which includes $202 millio...

McKinney residents to see lower city property tax rate if proposed budget passes

Proposed budget allows for a nearly three-cent reduction in the city’s property tax rate

McKINNEY, Texas (Aug. 11, 2023) – McKinney’s City Manager proposed an $849 million total budget for Fiscal Year 2024. The budget, which i...

City of McKinney to spray area for mosquitoes

McKINNEY, Texas (Aug. 1, 2023) – The City of McKinney is set to spray an area of the city to control mosquitoes after a mosquito pool tested positive for West Nile Virus. Spraying will start at 10 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 2, weather permitting. The spray a...

City of McKinney to spray area for mosquitoes

McKINNEY, Texas (July 31, 2023) – The City of McKinney is set to spray an area of the city to control mosquitoes after a mosquito pool tested positive for West Nile Virus. Spraying will start at 10 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 1, weather permitting. Th...

City of McKinney celebrates opening of $11 million indoor tennis complex

The facility at Gabe Nesbitt Community Park creates one of the premier public tennis centers in the country

McKINNEY, Texas (July 27, 2023) – The City of McKinney is set to open the doors to the new $11 million indoor tennis complex at Gabe Nesbi...

City of McKinney to spray area for mosquitoes

McKINNEY, Texas (July 26, 2023) – The City of McKinney is set to spray an area of the city to control mosquitoes after a mosquito pool tested positive for West Nile Virus. Spraying will start at 10 p.m. Thursday, July 27, weather permitting. The...

Congressman Keith Self recognizes McKinney Air Center following top service provider award

McKINNEY, Texas (July 21, 2023) – McKinney Air Center, the city’s fixed-based operator at McKinney National Airport, received recognition today from Congressman Keith Self for being rated among the top 10 percent service providers in t...

City of McKinney to spray area for mosquitoes

McKINNEY, Texas (June 26, 2023) – The City of McKinney is set to spray an area of the city to control mosquitoes after a mosquito pool tested positive for West Nile Virus. Spraying will start at 10 p.m. on Monday, June 26,  weather perm...

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

Citizen survey says 92 percent of residents happy with life in McKinney

McKINNEY, Texas (June 20, 2023) – McKinney residents confirmed they enjoy a high quality of life in a recent citizen satisfaction survey, as 92 percent of residents rated the...

McKinney’s Wilson Creek Trail earns prestigious designation as a National Recreation Trail

Wilson Creek Trail is the only Texas trail to join the National Trail System this year

McKINNEY, Texas (June 15, 2023) – The City of McKinney’s Wilson Creek Trail has joined the prestigious National Trails System following a designation...

McKinney playground structures find new homes overseas

The city is partnering with Project Playground to send retired play structures to Zambia, Botswana, and Romania

McKINNEY, Texas (June 12, 2023) – The City of McKinney has partnered with Project Playground to relocate several playground structures...

City holds celebration to mark 100th Habitat home in McKinney

Habitat Collin County, City of McKinney, and McKinney Community Development Corporation Building 100th Home for Retired Veteran

McKinney, Texas - Habitat for Humanity of Collin County, in partnership with The City of McKinney and McKinney Community Develop...

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

McKINNEY, Texas (June 2, 2023) – 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 f...

Holiday Crafts | Dec. 2 - 19

Get hands-on this holiday season!

Santa's Helpers Toy Drive | Dec. 7

Caroling on the Square | Dec. 9

All Ages | Roy and Helen Hall Library

Holiday Light Map

Help spread holiday cheer!

Take. Lock. Hide.

Help keep the holidays happy

A Friendly Reminder from McKinney Police

As you're out and about this holiday season, please remember that not everyone has your best interests at heart.

Help safeguard your holiday cheer by taking any valuables out of your car, or hiding them from view and...

Christmas Tree Safety

McKinney Fire Department provides Christmas tree safety tips

The McKinney Fire Department recommends residents protect themselves when they deck the halls this holiday season. A small fire that spreads to a Christmas tree or starts with a Christmas tree ca...

3 PT Sessions for $99 | December

Personal Training Promotion - December 1-31

Apex Centre offers one-on-one personal training with one goal in mind - your health. Our personal training services are 100% designed around your personal goals, abilities, and preferences. A certified personal t...

Race to the Peak | Jan. 8

Dare to invite a friend and accept the challenge together this new year!

Fitness Floor Renovation + Temporary Closures

We are excited to announce that the Apex Centre is undergoing a few improvements to enhance your experience. Starting December 8, we will replace the fitness area floor on the mai...

Ugly Sweater Day!

Show off your holiday spirit and get rewarded!

Upcoming Holiday Hours

New facility and pool hours for the upcoming holidays.

Camps & Holiday Activities | Oct. - Jan.

Mark your calendars today!

$5 Friday Deals

New Deal Every Week!

Get your merchandise at the front desk with special $5 Friday deals happening now!

Items may include t-shirts, tank tops, hats, tumblers, and more, while supplies last.

Ask the Customer Service Representative at the front desk for more d...

Planning | 2023

Unified Development Code

Awarded the Best Practice award (Gold winner) by the American Planning Association - Texas Chapter

• At the direction of Council, staff began a three-year process to update and revise the development regulations with input from the Ci...

NATOA Government Programming Awards | 2022

Nationally recognized video programming

The National Association of Telecommunications Officers and Advisors (NATOA) recognizes excellence in broadcast, cable, multimedia and electronic programming produced by locoal government agencies. 

• Award of ...

Pinnacle Awards | 2022

Excellence in Government Web Design

The National Association of Government Web Professionals (NAGW) recognized McKinneyTexas.org with a Pinnacle Award for Excellence in Government Web Design. Entries are judged on content, organization, design, performance...

The TAMI Awards | 2022

Open and responsive public communications

Every year, The Texas Association of Municipal Information Officers (TAMIO) recognizes the work of its members who communicate on behalf of municipal governments throughout the state of Texas. 

This year, t...

City-County Communications & Marketing Association | 2022

The Savvy Awards

Social Media - Best Use Campaign | Trash Talk | 2022 Savvy Award Winners

The Telly Awards | 2022

The Telly Awards

Social Video: Workplace Culture | On the Job - McKinney National Airport | 2022 Telly Award Winners

Building Inspections Department recognized by ICC

The City of McKinney Building Inspections Department is now accredited by the International Code Council (ICC) as a Preferred Provider of continuing education. The department already has a well-developed internal training program, providing code-based tra...

McKinney National Airport FBO Top 20% | 2022

McKinney National Airport FBO in Top 20% in the Americas

For the second year in a row, Aviation Internation News has ranked the FBO at the McKinney National Airport in the top 20% of FBOs in North and South America.

Aviation International News (AIN) is one ...

Best Instagram Presence - Golden Post Award | 2022

2022 Golden Post Award Winner for Best Instagram Presence

The Government Social Media (GSM) Professional Association was founded in 2015 and is the first professional association for public sector social media professionals in the United States. They suppo...

I Am Unique By Nature Campaign - Hermes Platinum Award | 2022

I Am Unique By Nature Campaign Wins 2022 Hermes Platinum Award

Hermes Creative Awards is an international competition for creative professionals and is one of the oldest and largest creative competitions in the world. Judges evaluate the creative industry'...

McKinney Ranked Second Safest City in the U.S. for 2022

SmartAsset Ranks McKinney, Texas #2 Safest City in U.S.

SmartAsset examined data from 200 of the largest cities in the country (violent crimes, property crimes, vehicular mortality rates, etc.).

Thanks to everyone in the City of McKinney who makes safety a ...

Public Works | 2021

Chandler Bass, Maintenance Crew Leader

• Won first place at the Texas American Public Works Association (APWA) equipment operator competition, making him the best public works equipment operator in Texas.
• The award allows him to travel to the National Confere...

Development Services | 2022

Suzanne Arnold | Cheif Building Official

• Reappointed by Governor Abbott to serve on the Texas Industrialized Building Code Council for a two-year term. The council oversees the state program regulating industrialized housing and buildings.

Learn More

Designated Tree City USA | 2021

For the 16^th year in a row, McKinney received the designation Tree City USA

This certification is a testament to all the hard work city departments put into our community for tree planting and tree care. It also acknowledges the love and joy we get from tr...

Housing and Community Development | 2021

Shirletta Best

• Appointed to Executive Board of Junior League of Collin County
• Appointed to Board of Directors, National Community Development Association

Janay Tieken

• Texas Economic Development Certification

Dana Riley

• Spirit of McKinney Volunteering Award: MIS...

Mothers Against Drunk Driving, North Texas | 2021

MADD Commitment Hero Award

Officer Aaron Wilbanks - in recognition of strong commitment to DWI education / enforcement.

NRA Shooting Competition, Whittington Center, Raton NM | 2021

McKinney Police Department

World Record (cold bore) | Officer Lindsey Paul

• Three impacts on the first target of the day at a distance of 1.4 miles 

Texas Society Sons of the American Revolution, Chapter 63 | 2021

McKinney Fire Department

• Heroism Medal | Capt. Pieter Wasserman
• Life Saving Medal | Capt. Tony Jones
• Fire Safety Medal | Fire Inspector Josh Detzel
• Emergency Medical Services Medal | Firefighter / Paramedic Matt Ball

Learn More

Aviation International News | 2021

McKinney National Airport (TKI)

• FBO ranked in Top 20% of all FBOs in the Americans
• Line Service ranked in Top 10%
• Above & Beyond | Jenna Emerizy

American Association of Airport Executives | 2021

General Aviation Airports

Training Excellence | McKinney National Airport (TKI)

Texas Recreation & Park Society, North Region | 2021

Parks and Recreation Department

• Excellence in Programming | Night Hikes at Rec Center at Towne Lake
• Excellence in Senior Programming | Grandparents Camp at Senior Rec Center
• Excellence in Maintenance Award | Parks Academy
• Horizons Award | Alex Copeland, Apex ...

#1 Best Place to Live in America by Money Magazine | 2014

In 2014, Money Magazine ranked McKinney #1 in its “Best Places to Live in America” list.

McKinney earned this distinction based on housing affordability, education, arts and culture, safety, health care, diversity and the economy, including the fiscal stre...

EMRP COMMENT CARD / TARJETA DE COMENTARIOS

Runway 18-36 Closure | Dec. 4 - 5

RUNWAY 36 EXTENSION PROJECT PUNCH LIST

McKinney National Airport (TKI) Runway 18-36 will be closed from 10:00pm CST Monday, December 4th until 6:15am CST on Tuesday, December 5th.

Contractors will be working on the runway to complete photometric testing for...

McKinney Air Center Christmas Hours

McKinney Air Center Christmas Hours

Dec. 24 and 258 a.m. - 6 p.m. 

Full Notice - PDF

McKinney Air Center New Year's Hours

McKinney Air Center New Year's Hours

New Year's Eve Hours | 6 a.m. - 8 p.mNew Year's Day Hours | 8 a.m. - 10 p.m. 

Full Notice - PDF

Libraries Closed for Staff Development Day

McKinney Public Libraries will be closed for Staff Development Day on Friday, December 9, and reopen on Saturday, December 10 at 10 a.m.

Caroling on the Square | December 9

'Tis the season!

Help us spread holiday cheer with carols, hot chocolate, and cookies! Sing your way around downtown McKinney and then stick around for the McKinney Rotary Christmas Parade of Lights. Holiday clothing encouraged.

McKinney Public Library Hours Changing in 2024

McKinney Public Library hours are changing to better serve you! We’ve monitored peak demand times for both libraries and are adjusting our hours accordingly. With this change, we’re proud to offer an additional 12 hours a week of libra...

Landlord & Tenant Law | December 12

Learn the general ins and outs of landlord/tenant law

Learn the general ins and outs of landlord/tenant law as well as how to defend certain rights, and tactics to utilize when fighting an eviction. Presented by Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas. 

Hygge Holiday | December 16

Unwind and enjoy our coziest holiday party

Slow down this holiday season and embrace the cozy Hygge lifestyle with an event celebrating friendship and family, simple joys, and warm comforts.

Small Business Masterclass | December 12

Empower your small business!

From marketing to finances, get the advice you need to start your own business and see how small business owners can empower and improve their communities. Presented by Behind the Leaf.

MRT Presents: A Christmas Carol | Nov. 24 - 26 & Dec. 8 - 9

The one-hour performance (story by Charles Dickens, adapted by Dr. Andrew Harris) is an annual family tradition at MRT.

A Texas Bluesmen Christmas | Dec. 15

Paul Andrews (Jake) and Justin Clark (Elwood) are the quintessential tribute to The Blues Brothers for North Texas.

Conducting Business Online

Municipal Court Search / Judicial Case Search - Ideal for defendant(s) and attorneys.

• Lookup any filed case by a person's full legal name, driver's license number, VIN number, or citation number.

Municipal Court Online Payment Portal

• Pay your Payment Plan fe...

Jury Duty

Conducting Business by Email

[email protected]

Email requests must include case or citation number, full name, date of birth, address including apartment or trailer number and telephone number.

FAQs

1. My citation wasn't in the Municipal Court Search-Jud...

Snowball Formal | Dec. 16

Enjoy an enchanted evening full of memorable moments. Register today!

Camps & Holiday Activities | Oct. - Jan.

Mark your calendars today!

Race to the Peak | Jan. 8

Dare to invite a friend and accept the challenge together this new year!

Holiday Crafts | Nov. - Dec.

Get hands-on this holiday season. Register today!

SRC Day Trips | Sept.-Dec.

Create unforgettable memories with dear friends by your side this fall!

Report a Problem

Schedule HHW / E-waste pick-up, notify staff of street, traffic, water issues

Discover something new!

Sign-up for an upcoming class today

Explore more about our efforts to reduce water loss

Find out about project details and active replacement locations

Jim Messina | Sept. 28

An undisputed expert in the fine art of making hit music, Jim Messina’s legacy of musical genius spans five decades, three super groups, a vibrant solo career.

MRT Presents: Clue | Oct. 6-7 & 13-14

Based on the iconic 1985 Paramount movie which was inspired by the classic Hasbro board game, Clue is a hilarious farce-meets-murder mystery. PG-13

Bluegrass Saturday Night | Nov. 11

Join us for a night of incredible music with The Po' Ramblin' Boys and special guest Brad Davis!

Concrete Batch Plants

Status Update Regarding Concrete-related Operations in McKinney

March 30, 2023

Lhoist

Lhoist, a lime slurry plant located at 1955 S. McDonald St., has ceased operations. While their operation has ceased and the equipment has been removed from the property, t...