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...

Notice of Adopted Tax Rate

The City of McKinney adopted a tax rate that will raise more taxes for maintenance and operations than last year's tax rate.

The tax rate will effectively be raised by 2.34 percent and will raise taxes for maintenance and operations on a $100,000 ...

Notice of Intent to Issue Certificates of Obligation | Nov. 7

Posted at 8:35 a.m. on September 12, 2023

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...

McKinney golfers to enjoy improved experience at Oak Hollow Golf Course following summer renovations

Golf course to close May 30; driving range, practice greens, and clubhouse to remain open

McKINNEY, Texas (May 23, 2023) – Oak Hollow Golf Course, the City of McKinney municipal course, will undergo a series of renovations to improve the greens, ...

Unofficial election results for McKinney bond and City Council election

Bond package focused on the development of the McKinney National Airport fails 

McKINNEY, Texas (May 6, 2023) – Today, McKinney residents cast their ballots in the general election to vote for a general obligation bond proposition for th...

City of McKinney announces Fire Chief Paul Dow

Assistant Chief Paul Dow brings more than 27 years of experience to the department

McKINNEY, Texas (April 28, 2023) – The City of McKinney has announced that Interim Fire Chief Paul Dow has been named Chief of the McKinney Fire Department followi...

City of McKinney seeks input at town hall meeting on the redevelopment of city-owned properties

Residents to offer feedback for what they want for the future of the properties during April 26 event

McKINNEY, Texas (April 12, 2023) – Residents and other interested parties are invited to share feedback on the future redevelopment of city-owne...

McKinney Air Center receives national recognition as top service provider

McKINNEY, Texas (April 3, 2023) – McKinney Air Center, the city’s fixed-based operator at McKinney National Airport, was rated among the top 10 percent service providers in the 2023 AIN FBO Survey: The Americas that was released Friday...

Halloween Events and Activities

Track Your Water Usage | My Water Advisor 2

Concert in the Park | Oct. 7

Featuring The Vinyl Stripes

Eclipse Encounter | Oct. 14

All Ages | Roy and Helen Hall Library

Share the Shade | Oct. 21

McKinney's Arbor Day Event

Native Texans | Wildlife Neighbors

Know what to do when you encounter urban wildlife

Camps & Holiday Activities | Oct. - Jan.

Mark your calendars today!

Halloween Events | Oct. 21-28

Mark your calendars today!

Essentrics Training | Sept. 27-Oct. 25

Free demo on Wednesday, Sept. 27.

Get Your Team Together

$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...

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 ...

City-County Communications & Marketing Association (3CMA) | 2021

Savvy Award

• Social Media: Parks & Recreation Country Dance Class Reel

Award of Excellence

• Special Events - Recurring - Tacos with Cops
• Video-Interview/Talk Show/News Programming - McKinney Stories: George Webb

Texas Association of Municipal Information Officers (TAMIO) | 2021

TAMI Award

• Internal Communications - Cascade of newly adopted vision
• Marketing Plan/Campaign - I am Unique by Nature
• Special/One-time Programming - McKinney Stories: George Webb

Award of Excellence

• Best use of Social Media

The Telly Awards | 2021

The Telly Awards

• Social Video: Travel & Tourism - Silver Telly Winner - "Discover McKinney"
• Social Video: General News & Information - Silver Telly Winner - "Local Businesses Respond to COVID-19"
• Social Video: General Public Servi...

#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...

Town Hall Meeting | Redevelopment of City-Owned Properties

Residents and other interested parties are invited to share feedback on the future redevelopment of city-owned properties at a town hall meeting from 6 - 7 p.m. on April 26 at City Hall, 222 N. Tennessee St.

The City of McKinney has started constructing th...

Apr 18 | S.H. 5 Downtown Pedestrian Connection Presentation to Council

Presentation in Council Work Session will include project updates.

Presentation materials

EMRP COMMENT CARD / TARJETA DE COMENTARIOS

FBI Presents: Personal Cybersecurity for Adults | October 5

Learn how to protect your personal and financial information online

Learn best practices to protect your personal information, secure your online activity, and access resources for victims of financial fraud and identity theft with the FBI Dallas Field Off...

Fire Safety Day | October 7

Enjoy fun and educational activities with the McKinney Fire Department. Meet Sparky the Fire Dog, explore a fire truck or ambulance, and learn fire safety tips from your local firefighters.

Poetry Open Mic | October 8

Take the mic or just listen!

Come for the performances or take the mic yourself for open mic poetry.  Share your love of poetry with Mockingbird Poetry Society and other local poets.

Financial Literacy & Bankruptcy | October 10

Achieve financial literacy and security

Learn the basics of achieving financial literacy and security, as well as your rights and remedies as a consumer, including bankruptcy. Presented by Legal Aid of Northwest Texas.

Eclipse Encounter | October 14

Blink and you'll miss it!

Get ready to witness an awe-inspiring solar eclipse with free eclipse glasses at the library.  Explore the universe of space science through hands-on crafts and activities and learn about the latest NASA missions.

Breastfeeding Support Group | October 5

Join a community of supportive moms to discuss breastfeeding topics

Join a community of supportive moms to discuss breastfeeding topics, from tips for new moms to what to do as your baby grows, hosted by our La Leche League partner. Babies and tod...

MRT Presents: Clue | Oct. 6-7 and 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

Cirque Carré - A Lone Star Circus Production | Oct. 26 - 29

It’s a tip of the ringmaster’s top hat as McKinney Main Street and McKinney Performing Arts Center team up with Lone Star Circus.

YAG Presents: Night of the Living Dead | Oct. 26 - 28

Set in the 1960s, the dead begin to walk. Fuelled for an insatiable hunger for human flesh, the ghouls quest inadvertently bring together six strangers.
Presented by MRT Young Actors Guild , funded in part by the McKinney Arts Commission

Bluegrass Saturday Night | Nov. 11

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

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

Contact-Courts@McKinneyTexas.org

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...

Halloween Pillow Craft | Oct. 7

Create your own spooky home decor this season!

Camps & Holiday Activities | Oct. - Jan.

Mark your calendars today!

Concerts in the Park | Sept. & Oct.

Join the City of McKinney Parks & Recreation Department for our free, family-friendly Concerts in the Park. These Concerts in the Park will be at the Bonnie Wenk Park Amphitheater. Mark your calendars today! 

Bring your lawn chairs and blanket...

Halloween Events | Oct. 21-28

Mark your calendars today!

SRC Day Trips | Sept.-Dec.

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

Get Your Team Together

Adult Athletic Leagues are open now, but hurry before they fill up!

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...