Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 18th of June.
Good morning, McKinney.
Texas restaurants are facing labor shortages and fewer Hispanic diners amid resumed ICE raids—according to the Texas Restaurant Association, nearly half of establishments report job openings that are hard to fill.
In Irving, Sandra Cruz of Dona Lencha said her family’s restaurant has seen a slowdown since February and now encourages takeout orders.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Red, White and BOOM! Hometown Parade
10 AM — Historic Downtown McKinney — Free — Celebrate Independence Day with a hometown parade, live music, kids' activities, and a spectacular fireworks display.
Rock 101 Camp for Young Musicians
9 a.m. - 3 p.m. — School of Rock — $549 full camp fee — Budding musicians aged 7-12 explore instruments and perform live after a week of song practice.
Juggling Club at Old Settlers Recreation Center
6-8 p.m. — Old Settlers Recreation Center — Free — Drop in to learn juggling or practice your skills in a friendly setting.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
Stay in the know, McKinney.
Free, always. No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.