Thursday, June 12th, 2025

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Good morning, McKinney. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 12th of June.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A father and son playing at The Bridges Golf Course in Gunter were struck by lightning on June 8 — the son died and his father remains in critical condition as severe storms brought high winds and thousands of strikes every five minutes. FOX 4
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Residents of McKinney are invited to honor freedom at Finch Park on Saturday, June 14, from 4 to 9 p.m. The event includes a new drone show (featuring 200 drones in tribute) along with food trucks, live music, and a children’s entrepreneur market (with 56 young vendors). City of McKinney
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Taxilane A Realignment and Rehabilitation is progressing at McKinney National Airport with concrete pouring complete as drainage, lighting, and a midfield wind indicator are set to be constructed over the next month—Taxiway B3 will close permanently starting mid-July while the new Taxiway A3 nears completion with the project expected to finish mid-September. City of McKinney
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The Maylee Thomas Band with Special Guests
8 PM – 2 AM — The Sanctuary Music and Events — Tickets available — Experience a night of live music with The Maylee Thomas Band and more.
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Plunk Murray: An Irish Music Gathering
8-11 p.m. — The Celt Irish Pub — Free entry — Enjoy a night of camaraderie and lively Celtic tunes with friends who love music.
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Juggling Club - OSRC
6-8 p.m. — Old Settlers Recreation Center — Free — Drop in to learn juggling techniques or practice your skills in a friendly environment.
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DFW Summer Series Race 3
6:00 – 8:15 PM — Hilltop Pavilion, Erwin Park — Entry fee likely applies — Experience the HOTTEST Racing in Town during this annual favorite for mountain bikers in North Texas.
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Downtown McKinney Coffee Crawl
8 a.m. – 1 p.m. — Historic Downtown McKinney — Ticket required — A lively walking coffee experience with refreshing iced drinks and local flavors.
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Virtual Tour of Senior Living
9 a.m. - 7 p.m. — Chateau McKinney — Free entry — Explore the best of senior living with insights on nutrition, activities, and award-winning communities.
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DFW Summer Series Race 4
6:00 – 8:15 p.m. — Hilltop Pavilion, Erwin Park Dorba Mountain Bike Trail, McKinney, TX — $40 annual membership recommended — Experience thrilling mountain bike racing in the heart of North Texas.
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2025 All White Gala: The Pearl Experience
7-11 p.m. — The McKinney Cotton Mill — Tickets from $125 — An elegant night of glamour with live music, dinner, and an open bar awaits.
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Juggling Club - OSRC
6-8 p.m. — Old Settlers Recreation Center — Free — Drop in to learn juggling or practice your skills in a friendly environment.
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Deal Maker DFW Networking Event
6-8 p.m. — The Augustus — $20 single ticket or $200 VIP pass — Connect with real estate investors and learn effective systems for success from industry experts.
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