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Posted on: March 7, 2023

Preliminary environmental studies for the planned commercial air service terminal at McKinney Nation

McKINNEY, Texas (March 7, 2023) – The City of McKinney will host open house events to give residents and community stakeholders an overview of the preliminary results from the environmental studies underway for the planned commercial air service...

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Posted on: February 10, 2023

McKinney signs agreement to bring faster internet speeds to every resident

SiFi Networks will make $100 million private investment to bring open-access fiber network to the city

McKINNEY, Texas (Feb. 10, 2023) – The McKinney City Council approved an agreement with SiFi Networks to deploy its open-access fiber network in...

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Posted on: February 9, 2023

McKinney to host dedication for statue in honor of the 50th anniversary of the movie Benji

Nationally recognized artist Susan Norris crafted the sculpture

McKINNEY, Texas (Feb. 9, 2023) – The City of McKinney will host a dedication ceremony during the annual Krewe of Barkus dog parade and festival to unveil the Benji Love statue in His...

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Posted on: February 8, 2023

McKinney residents to vote in election May 6

Bond program to focus on the development of the McKinney National Airport, three Council seats up for consideration

McKINNEY, Texas (Feb. 7, 2023) – The McKinney City Council voted to call an election where voters will consider one general obliga...

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Posted on: January 30, 2023

Krewe of Barkus parade of pooches returns to downtown McKinney

Event will honor the 50th anniversary of the movie Benji, for which McKinney served as a primary filming spot

McKINNEY, Texas (Jan. 30, 2023) – Downtown McKinney will overflow with canine Clark Kents and a surplus of super dogs at the annual Krew...

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Posted on: January 23, 2023

City of McKinney announces Interim Fire Chief Paul Dow

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

McKINNEY, Texas (Jan. 23, 2023) – The City of McKinney has announced that Assistant Fire Chief Paul Dow will serve as Interim Chief of the McKinney Fire Department...

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Posted on: January 20, 2023

Erwin Park in McKinney to close for prescribed burn Jan. 23

Residents may see smoke in the Erwin Park area during the burn and do not need to call emergency services to report it

McKINNEY, Texas (Jan. 20, 2023) – The City of McKinney Parks and Recreation Department, in partnership with the McKinney Fire D...

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Posted on: January 20, 2023

Packets available for interested McKinney City Council candidates

Three City Council seats to be on the general election ballot May 6

McKINNEY, Texas (Jan. 20, 2023) – Three McKinney City Council seats will be up for voter consideration during the general election in May. For individuals interested in learning ...

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Posted on: January 18, 2023

McKinney bond committee recommends $200 million bond package to City Council

Bond program to focus on the development of the McKinney National Airport

McKINNEY, Texas (Jan. 18, 2023) – A bond committee made a recommendation to the McKinney City Council to call for a $200 million bond package for future development at the ...

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Posted on: January 3, 2023

McKinney Fire Chief announces retirement, nationwide search to begin for a replacement

Chief Kistner has been with the city since 2011

McKINNEY, Texas (Jan. 3, 2023) – Fire Chief Danny Kistner has announced his retirement after 11 years with the City of McKinney Fire Department. His final day with the city will be Jan. 30.

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Posted on: November 30, 2022

McKinney announces new Police Chief

Assistant Joe Ellenburg appointed after serving as Interim Police Chief since October

The City of McKinney has announced Assistant Chief Joe Ellenburg has been appointed as Chief of the McKinney Police Department. He has been serving as Interim Police Chie...

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Posted on: November 3, 2022

Conceptual master plan approved for Towne Lake Park

New developments will be more resilient to occasional flooding and include plans for the city's second dog park

The McKinney City Council approved a conceptual master plan for Towne Lake Park that retains the park's natural beauty while i...

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Posted on: October 25, 2022

McKinney breaks ground on new City Hall complex

175,000-square-foot building will consolidate city offices and serve as a community gathering place for future generations

The City of McKinney broke ground on the new City Hall complex in the Historic Downtown McKinney Cultural District that will accommod...

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Posted on: October 4, 2022

McKinney City Council appoints 2023 bond committee members

Bond program is likely to focus on the development of the McKinney National Airport

The McKinney City Council appointed members to a bond committee that will review and recommend future capital projects that could be presented to McKinney voters next May. ...

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Posted on: September 15, 2022

McKinney Holds Mexican Independence Day Celebration

Event kicks off with dedication ceremony for Gilda Garcia Garza Aquatic Center, followed by family activities

The City of McKinney Parks and Recreation Department will hold a Mexican Independence Day Celebration from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Sept. 17 at Old Se...

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Posted on: March 6, 2023

Annual water system maintenance | Mar 6 - Apr 3

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Temporary Change in Disinfectant

The North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) will temporarily change the disinfectant in its water treatment process from March 6 through April 3, 2023. The annual, routine change is necessary to maintain the regional s...

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Posted on: March 20, 2023

Recycling 101 | Mar 30

Green Seminars

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Posted on: March 10, 2023

Summer Camps Now Open

Parks Summer Camps 2023 start May 30

*Play *Learn *Swim and more at our Summer Camps. Learn more and register before they sell out!

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Posted on: February 21, 2023

Easter Egg Splash | April 1

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Grab your tickets to our floating Easter egg hunt before it sells out!

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Posted on: March 11, 2023

Boot Camp | April 10-May17

Boot Camp

Commit to getting in shape for summer now!

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Posted on: March 2, 2023

Cardio Fuse | March 16, 23, 30

Cardio Fuse workout with men and women in lunge position

A unique full-body workout that blends kickboxing, aerobics, core and resistance training!

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Posted on: March 6, 2023

Robots | April 7-28

Adventures of Science Club with magnifying glass, cylinder, and microscope

Seeking all science explorers! Join our hands-on Science club to learn about robots.

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Posted on: February 13, 2023

Nutrition For Overall Health

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Learn easy ways to be healthier in the kitchen!

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Posted on: September 30, 2022

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 ...
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Awards & Recognitions
Posted on: September 5, 2022

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...

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Awards & Recognitions
Posted on: June 17, 2022

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...

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Awards & Recognitions
Posted on: June 17, 2022

City-County Communications & Marketing Association | 2022

The Savvy Awards

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

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Posted on: May 31, 2022

The Telly Awards | 2022

The Telly Awards

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

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Posted on: May 10, 2022

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...

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Awards & Recognitions
Posted on: December 20, 2021

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 ...

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Posted on: April 26, 2022

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...

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Posted on: April 26, 2022

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'...

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Posted on: April 25, 2022

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 ...

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Posted on: March 2, 2022

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...
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Posted on: February 17, 2022

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.

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Posted on: February 17, 2022

Designated Tree City USA | 2021

For the 16th 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...

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Posted on: December 20, 2021

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...
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Posted on: December 20, 2021

Mothers Against Drunk Driving, North Texas | 2021

MADD Commitment Hero Award

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

Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Awards & Recognitions
Posted on: December 20, 2021

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 

NRA Whittington Center Awards & Recognitions
Posted on: December 20, 2021

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

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Texas Society Sons of the American Revolution Awards & Recognitions
Posted on: December 20, 2021

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

Aviation International News Awards & Recognitions
Posted on: December 20, 2021

American Association of Airport Executives | 2021

General Aviation Airports

Training Excellence | McKinney National Airport (TKI)

American Association of Airport Executives Awards & Recognitions
Posted on: December 20, 2021

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 ...
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Texas Recreation and Park Society, North Region Awards & Recognitions
Posted on: November 15, 2021

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

Savvy Award

  • Social Media: Parks & Recreation Country Dance Class Reel

Award of Excellence

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Posted on: November 15, 2021

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
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Posted on: November 15, 2021

The Telly Awards | 2021

The Telly Awards

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Posted on: November 15, 2021

#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...

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Posted on: January 20, 2023

TKI Activity Notice

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Runway 36 Extension Project

McKinney National Airport (TKI) is currently undertaking a construction project to extend Runway 36 500' to the south. Project duration is anticipated to be six months, ending in June 2023.

For the duration of the project, Runway...

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Posted on: October 24, 2022

Commercial Terminal

Rendering of airport terminal

Find out about our expansion plans

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Posted on: May 16, 2022

Quick & Easy Ground Access

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Close proximity to major roads, corporate business parks, entertainment venues & more.

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Posted on: March 17, 2023

Women of Collin County | Omeka Digital Exhibit

Women of Collin County Omeka Digital Exhibit

Celebrate Women's History Month

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Posted on: March 11, 2023

Full STEAM Ahead | March 21

Full STEAM Ahead!

5th-8th Grade | 5 - 6 p.m. @ Roy and Helen Hall Library

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Posted on: March 15, 2023

Domino Meetup | Fridays

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Adults (14 and up) | 1 p.m. - John and Judy Gay Library

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Posted on: March 16, 2023

Anime Club | Saturdays

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6th-12th Grade | 4 p.m. - Roy and Helen Hall Library

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Posted on: March 15, 2023

McKinney Main Street & MPAC Presents: Sue Foley May 27

McKinney Main Street & MPAC Presents: Sue Foley

Sue Foley is a virtual triple threat as a lead guitarist, singer and songwriter. Her live shows are high energy, guitar driven and steeped in the Texas blues sound she was schooled in.

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Posted on: March 13, 2023

Juried Art Show Reception and Awards Presentation | Apr 1

'Unique by Nature' Juried Art Show Reception and Awards Presentation

Juried Art Competition and Exhibition is hosted by MPAC with help from Arts and Music Guild volunteers. Artists from all over the state of Texas submit work for cash prizes and the chance to have their pieces hung in our historic halls.

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Posted on: March 13, 2023

McKinney Main Street & MPAC Presents: Beat Root Revival

McKinney Main Street & MPAC Presents: Beat Root Revival

Multi-instrumentalists Ben Jones, from Kent, England, and Andrea Magee, from Belfast, Ireland, have been taking American audiences by storm with their utterly original sonic amalgam of folk, rock, country and traditional Irish sounds.

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Posted on: March 1, 2023

YAG Presents: Murders in the Heir Apr 27 - 29

YAG Presents: Murders in the Heir

Turn the game of Clue into a play and you have the masterfully entertaining ‘Murders in the Heir’! Almost every character in this hilarious mystery has the weapon, opportunity and motive to commit murder. It’s up to the audience to decide whodunit!

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Posted on: January 6, 2023

Conducting Business Online

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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

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Posted on: January 6, 2023

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Posted on: January 6, 2023

Conducting Business by Email

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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.

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

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Posted on: February 21, 2023

Easter Egg Splash | April 1

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Splash into the fun at our floating Easter egg hunt in the pool!

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Posted on: March 10, 2023

Summer Camps Start May 30

Parks Summer Camps 2023 start May 30

*Play *Learn *Swim and more at our Summer Camps. Learn more and register before they sell out!

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