Good morning, McKinney.

Ascent Investment Partners purchased a 20-acre industrial site near McKinney National Airport—benefiting from local growth and $67M in development funding.

Chip City Cookie, a well-known New York brand, will open its first Texas store in McKinney on Sept.

19 — it plans to offer over 100 rotating flavors and ooey-gooey centers while giving free cookies to the first 100 customers.

A new U.S. World and News Report ranking lists the top 100 high schools in Texas—naming institutions in North Texas including McKinney, Frisco, Lewisville, and Coppell while also covering schools from Collin, Dallas, and Denton counties.

McKinney’s Communications and Marketing Department won more awards than any community in the nation at the 2025 City-County Communications and Marketing Association Savvy Awards — setting a national record for the city.

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.

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.

Pickleball Skills & Drills Workshop

9-11:30 a.m. — Old Settler's Recreation Center — Resident: $50 / Non-Resident: $55 — Learn and practice pickleball techniques and strategies while enjoying gameplay and drills.

McKinney Asian Food Festival

10 PM – 2 AM — 401 E Virginia St — Free entry — Celebrate the flavors of Asia with delicious cuisine, cultural performances, and fun activities for all ages.

R&B Brunch at Cubana Grille

11 a.m.-3 p.m. — Cubana Grille — Cost info not provided — Enjoy a soul-filled R&B brunch with unique flavors and great vibes.

Haunted Harmonies Concert

1-3 p.m. — Frisco Public Library — Free entry — Experience a spine-chilling concert with haunting favorites and fun crafts for kids.

Zane Williams Live Performance

7-11 p.m. — Local Yocal BBQ & Grill — Tickets required — Experience an intimate evening of storytelling and music in a relaxed setting with Zane Williams and Michael Martin Murphey.

6th Annual Par-Tee on the Green Charity Golf Tournament

8:30 a.m. — WestRidge Golf Course — Enjoy a day of golfing and networking for a charitable cause.

Fall Gardening Workshop

9 AM - 12 PM — Myers Park & Event Center — Non-refundable tickets — Discover essential tips for thriving gardens in the fall and winter months.