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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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 ...

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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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...

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...

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...

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. ...

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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Annual water system maintenance | Mar 6 - Apr 3

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...

Preliminary Open House | Mar 23

Summer Job Hiring Event | Mar 25

Recycling 101 | Mar 30

Register today!

Register to Vote | Apr. 6 Deadline

Summer Camps Now Open

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

Easter Egg Splash | April 1

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

Boot Camp | April 10-May17

Commit to getting in shape for summer now!

Cardio Fuse | March 16, 23, 30

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

Robots | April 7-28

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

Nutrition For Overall Health

Learn easy ways to be healthier in the kitchen!

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.

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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...

EMRP COMMENT CARD / TARJETA DE COMENTARIOS

TKI Activity Notice

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...

Commercial Terminal

Find out about our expansion plans

Quick & Easy Ground Access

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

Women of Collin County | Omeka Digital Exhibit

Celebrate Women's History Month

Full STEAM Ahead | March 21

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

Domino Meetup | Fridays

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

Anime Club | Saturdays

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

McKinney Main Street & MPAC Presents: Sue Foley May 27

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.

Juried Art Show Reception and Awards Presentation | Apr 1

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.

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.

YAG Presents: Murders in the Heir Apr 27 - 29

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!

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...

Easter Egg Splash | April 1

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

Summer Camps Start May 30

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

Tuesday Night Trivia | RCTL