Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 17th of September.
Good morning, McKinney.
🏘️ Community
The City of McKinney invites residents to join the Love McKinney event (at Finch Park, 301 Standifer St) on Sept.
20 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., where interactive booths, live music, free pickleball lessons, face painting, a splash pad, and prizes including a $500 H-E-B gift card and basket will offer a fun day for families.
🎭 Culture
John McKinzie resigned as lead pastor of Hope Fellowship after confessing sexual sin and moral failure.
Church leaders said his confession on Sunday—when he admitted a pattern of behavior—rendered him unfit to serve, and interim pastors Angela Linz and Aaron Alexander now lead the church.
🎓 Education
McKinney ISD approved a facilities alignment committee on Sept.
15—tasked with reviewing attendance zones and selecting three elementary schools for alternative use.
🏈 Sports
A SportsDay analyst previewed Week 4 high school football games in the Dallas area and offered score predictions for matchups scheduled on Thursday and Friday.
The review outlines key player stats and team records that hint at competitive contests for teams such as Southlake Carroll — Euless Trinity and others.
🎉 McKinney Events
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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.
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.
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