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Friday, July 18th, 2025
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Good morning, McKinney. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 18th of July.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Julia Mukaida—a McKinney harpist and member of the Greater Dallas Youth Orchestra and Texas Music Educators Association All-State Orchestra—will join a Carnegie Hall youth orchestra tour to advance her music career. McKinney Courier-Gazette
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ McKinney High School student Brooke Barragan, 17, earned international recognition by taking fifth place in nursing assisting after placing third at the Texas HOSA competition — she impressed judges with her clinical skills and quiz-based knowledge as an aspiring neuroscientist. McKinney Courier-Gazette
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ McKinney native Nate Sheets, founder of Nature Nate’s Honey, launched his statewide campaign for Texas Agriculture Commissioner for the 2026 election. He said he will challenge incumbent Sid Miller with strong conservative values and has filed a report showing more than $410,000 in campaign funds — a sign of his competitive effort. The Dallas Morning News
- ➤ McKinney officials confirmed that the homestead exemption for seniors and disabled homeowners will remain at $90,000 for the 2025-26 tax year—ensuring the benefit stays the same. McKinney Courier-Gazette
- ➤ McKinney will host a public meeting on July 30 at 6 p.m. to review the $40-45 million Lower 5 Plaza project—a planned community space to reconnect downtown areas along State Highway 5, with construction set to begin in 2027. McKinney Courier-Gazette
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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