Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 17th of July.
Good morning, McKinney.
📰 Real Estate
McKinney was ranked as the best place for renters in 2025 by RentCafe out of 150 markets & earned high marks for affordability and apartment quality.
The city has nearly 228,000 residents and is known for its parks, quality schools, and growing job opportunities.
Apartment demand in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, including McKinney, outpaced new construction as 13,500 units were filled compared with more than 12,000 delivered by midyear.
Landlords offered incentives (nearly six weeks free rent) to attract tenants and leasing is expected to continue until September.
🎉 McKinney Events
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Open House at 3912 Iris Court
6-8 p.m. — 3912 Iris Ct, McKinney, TX — Free entry — Discover a beautifully updated home in a sought-after neighborhood with community amenities and a vibrant atmosphere.
DFW Summer Series Race 5
6:00–8:15 p.m. — Erwin Park Dorba Mountain Bike Trail — Registration fees apply — Experience the thrill of mountain biking at the DFW Summer Series in North Texas.
Barefoot in the Park
2:30 p.m. — McKinney Performing Arts Center — $26.50 adult, $23.50 senior 55+, $21 student — Experience the charming chaos of love and marriage in Neil Simon's classic romantic comedy.
Open House at The Trails at Craig Ranch
7-9 p.m. — 6001 Dr Kenneth Cooper Dr — Free entry — Explore your future home in a beautifully updated living space designed for resort-style living.
DFW Summer Series Race 6
6-8:15 p.m. — Erwin Park Narba Mountain Bike Trail — Cost info not available — Experience the hottest mountain bike racing in North Texas.
DFW Summer Series Race 7
6-8:15 p.m. — Hilltop Pavilion, Erwin Park Dorba Mountain Bike Trail, McKinney, TX — Entry fee varies — Enjoy thrilling mountain bike racing as part of an iconic local series supporting trail maintenance.
Farmers Market Storytime
10 a.m. – 12 p.m. — Historic McKinney Farmers Market at Chestnut Square — Registration required — Experience history and storytelling in a vibrant outdoor market setting.
Open House at Trinity Falls
7-9 p.m. — 9300 Riverlight Rd, McKinney, TX — Free entry — Explore a beautifully upgraded one-story home in the vibrant Trinity Falls community.
Art Challenge for Students
4:30 PM — John and Judy Gay Public Library — Registration required — Showcase creativity in this exciting art challenge for 6th-12th graders.
DFW Summer Series Race 8
6-8:15 p.m. — Hilltop Pavilion, Erwin Park Dorba Mountain Bike Trail — Free entry — Experience the hottest mountain biking races in North Texas.
🏠 McKinney Real Estate
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