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McKinney
Wednesday, August 27th, 2025
Good morning, McKinney. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 27th of August.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Twelve popular restaurants and bars in North Texas closed this summer—affecting areas like Fort Worth, Dallas and McKinney—with owners citing rising costs and lease changes as reasons for the closures. The Dallas Morning News
- ➤ Today, YouTube TV customers may lose FOX 4 News, NFL on FOX, and other FOX channels if FOX and Google do not reach a new contract soon—this could cut off local news, sports, and weather coverage, and viewers are urged to contact YouTube TV to preserve access. FOX 4
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ McKinney City Council approved preconstruction services on Aug. 19 for a $5M renovation of the Performing Arts Center—awarding a $15,000 contract to Byrne Construction Services. McKinney Courier-Gazette
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ CapRock Partners, a developer from Newport Beach, will break ground in early 2026 on a 15-acre industrial park called McKinney Air Business Park near the McKinney National Airport. The park—adding 250,000 square feet of modern facility space—is part of an industrial boom aimed at boosting local shipping and manufacturing. The Dallas Morning News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The SportsDayHS team shared its picks for 30 Dallas-area high school football games in week 1 of the season—introducing new guest selector Donovan Lewis who will join a panel of local sports reporters in trying to challenge last year's top pick. The Dallas Morning News
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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.
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Open House Tour
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM — 2313 Hyer Place, McKinney, TX — Free entry — Explore this luxurious home in a premier community with exceptional amenities.
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First Friday Market & Music
6:30-9:30 p.m. — District 121 — Free entry — Enjoy local shopping and live music in a vibrant, family-friendly atmosphere.
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River Driver Live at The Celt
8-11 p.m. — The Celt Irish Pub — Free entry — Experience rockin’ acoustic Celtic music with a mix of traditional tunes and danceable hits.
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Open House at 11405 Beckton Street
1-3 p.m. — 11405 Beckton Street — $595,000 — Explore a bright McKinney home featuring 4 bedrooms and a stunning open layout.
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I Love the 2000s Trivia Night
7-9 p.m. — PINSTACK — Free to play — Eat, drink & showcase your trivia knowledge at a themed competition with prizes.
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Collin County Fall Home & Garden Show
2 PM – 6 PM — Credit Union of Texas Event Center — Free admission — Explore home improvement, gardening ideas, and fun activities for the whole family.
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Propagation Workshop at Myers Park
9 a.m.–12 p.m. — The Pole Barn at Myers Park — Non-refundable tickets — Cultivate your green thumb with hands-on propagation techniques led by local Master Gardeners.
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