Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 7th of August.
Good morning, McKinney.
🎭 Culture
Local artist Lindsay Ponce unveiled her Lucha and Love series today using lucha libre masks to explore themes of love, marriage and divorce—marking a departure from her familiar Rebel Founder Icon portraits.
The collection reflects her personal journey and a bold new creative direction.
🎓 Education
New Texas education laws will affect McKinney students when classes begin next week as schools enforce a cell phone ban and change punishments for vape use and in-school suspensions.
Every classroom must display the Ten Commandments from September—lawmaker Jared Patterson said the rule is meant to boost focus—and school boards may also choose to add a period for prayer.
🎉 McKinney Events
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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.
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.
Always Running With R&G 5k
8 AM – 12 PM — Erwin Park — Registration fees apply — Experience a fun-filled day of outdoor adventure and community spirit with a 5k/10k run.
I Love the 2000s Trivia Night
7-9 p.m. — PINSTACK — Free to play — Test your knowledge of the 2000s while enjoying themed drinks and fun prizes.
An Evening with Brennen & Kelly
7-11 p.m. — McKinney Performing Arts Center — $30 per person, $39 cabaret tables — Enjoy a night of heartfelt country music from two-thirds of the Wonder Women of Country.
Open House - Custom Home Tour
4-6 p.m. — 1900 Pembroke Lane, McKinney, TX — $845,000 — Explore this custom built home with modern upgrades and picturesque views.
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.
Downtown McKinney Scavenger Hunt
8 AM – 6 PM — Historic Downtown McKinney — Free entry — Uncover hidden surprises and compete for a $2,500 grand prize in an adventurous hunt.
🏠 McKinney Real Estate
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💼 McKinney Job Board
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📣 McKinney Announcements
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