Februrary, 2009
2/19/09 - JP Night Court returns to MPAC on Thurs., Feb. 19
2/19/09 - Downtown merchants ask for make up of Main Street Board to include more restaurant, retail shop owners
2/17/09 - All McKinney restaurants and food establishments pass health inspections in January
2/16/09 - County commissioners to wait until May to vote on redistricting of commissioner, constable and JP precincts
2/12/09 - McKinney bomb threat along State Highway 5 leads to no explosives or bombs found
2/12/09 -McKinney couple sustains gun shots after argument in their Tennessee Street home
2/10/09 - P & Z denies rezoning request for RV camp to be located at US 75 and McKinney Ranch Parkway
2/10/09 - McKinney P & Z to vote on Feb. 10 on exceptions for Dr Pepper StarCenter and plans for medical office complex at US 380
2/9/09 - See the SPCA's Adoptable Pets of the Week
2/8/09 - McKinney Christian Academy opens doors to prospective students during open house
2/6/09- McKinney FFA teams, Collin County 4-H members win big at the Collin County Junior Livestock Show
2/4/09 - McKinney City Council approves FM 543 Connector Road alignment that protects tree line in city's northwest boundary
2/3/09 - Jury sentences Raul Cortez to death in quadruple murder that occurred in McKinney almost five years ago .
2/2/09 - Council to vote on Feb. 3 on the proposed western alignment of the FM 543 Connector Road north of US 380 on Feb. 3
2/1/09 - District 3 Council candidates raise total of $4,205 in contributions, spend combined total of $10,500 on campaigns
January, 2009
1/31/09 - Jennifer Buchanan wins Citizen of the Year, Erma Beeson wins Quality of Life Award at Community Awards Celebration
1/28/09 - MCDC approves funding requests for five non-profit organizations and events with limited budget
1/28/09 - Sheriff's Office asking for help in identifying driver of truck suspected in thefts near Lowry Crossing, Princeton
1/27/09 - Local Brownies stitch for a good cause
1/26/09 - Oncor prepares for icy weather in North Texas on Jan. 27
1/25/09 - City offering tax incentives for Historic District home owners, and those who live east of US 75
1/25/09 - Local Girl Scouts praised and earn award for trying to help save trees in McKinney
1/23/09 - City Council District 3 gets a new representative
1/21/09 - MPAC goes batty for Stellaluna production on Jan. 23
1/21/09 - Council approves VFW gaming permit and denies waiver for Blue Mountain Equipment for $160,000 in fees for storm water drainage line
1/18/09 - Collin County DA John Roach earns State Prosecutor of the Year award
1/17/09 - Ussery elected to District 3 City Council seat in Jan. 17 special election
1/17/09 - City of McKinney takes measures to contend with $5.1 million budget deficit
1/17/09 - Eight students beat the odds and graduate at Serenity High School in the McKinney ISD
1/17/09 - District 3 Council candidates answer questions about what their goals are if elected
1/16/09 - Public input meeting set for Jan. 29 about what kind of future city aquatic facility residents want
1/15/09 - Council votes to close road despite opposition from neighbors, approves FM 543 Connector design funding
1/12/09 - Home builder George Fuller announces bid for mayor
1/12/09 - Former council member Brian Loughmiller says he wants more open government if elected mayor in Mayor
1/10/09 - Truett Street murder trial begins Monday, Jan. 12 as Raul Cortez faces jury
1/7/09 - McKinney man kills Pit Bull near his home after dog corners the man's wife
1/6/09 - E-mails to the editor: Kirby Jones and Darrell Tate write in support of Travis Ussery for the City Council District 3 seat
1/6/09 - District 3 City Council candidates disclose financial statements prior to Jan. 17 election
1/5/09 - McKinney pedestrian dies while crossing US 75 on foot on Jan. 3
1/5/09 - Council approves $200,000 in community support grants for local non-profit organizations
1/4/09 - McKinney Chamber approves search committee for new president
1/3/09 - Bodies of 9 year-old boy and 59-year-old man found in Lake Lavon on Jan. 3
December, 2008
12/30/08 - Will the McKinney Chamber PAC continue to endorse political candidates?
12/26/08 - Randall Wilder believes he can represent everyone in District 1 if elected in May, 2009
12/24/08 - SPCA featured adoptable animals of the week
12/24/08 - Hark the herald sing- Church choir gets the holiday spirit moving at Adriatica on Christmas Eve
12/22/08 - McKinney ISD students earn more than 250 AP Scholar Awards
12/21/08 - Mom and Popcorn Co. brings out the kid in everyone with wide assortment of candy and popcorn flavors to choose from
12/16/08 - McKinney ISD Board of Trustees selects architect to design district's 21st elementary school, Lizzie McClure Elementary
12/16/08 - Inclement weather closes city, county, and McKinney ISD offices
12/16/08 - City releases 36 single family resident permits and no commercial permits in November
12/11/08 - Tour of homes provides glimpse into historic treasures in McKinney
12/11/08 - P & Z Chairman Travis Ussery has filed to be a candidate in the District 3 special election on Jan. 17
12/10/08- Fire Station No. 7 to be completed in January in West McKinney
12/09/08 - Family sets up bereavement fund after 4-year-old son
dies on Dec. 8 in collision at Lake Forest Drive and US 380 in McKinney
12/8/08 - Filing begins on Dec. 8 for the District 3 city council special election
-Robert O'Donnell will be candidate
12/7/08 - Spirits were high at the MEDC Christmas party on Dec. 4
12/6/08 - McKinney High School choir students spread some holiday cheer outside of Wal-Mart
12/6/08- Friends celebrate Commissioner Cole's 20 years of service to Collin County
12/5/08 - Rowlett Creek Park opens in Craig Ranch, near Ogle Elementary
12/5/08 - McKinney ranked 60th safest city in America
12/408 - City, airport and Collin College officials to speak about development plans at Chamber breakfast on Friday, Dec. 5
12/1/08 - Council postpones approving agreements for Westin Hotel and convention center, gets timeline for Custer Road construction
12/1/08-Downtown revelers enjoy Dickens of a Christmas
November, 2008
11/25/08 - Festival of Trees event set for Nov. 29 to raise money for Project Graduation, event moved to Stonebridge Ranch
11/25/08 - MEDC tells the Chamber board it will withdraw funding a joint program if the Chamber PAC endorses local candidates
11/25/08 - Downtown turns back the clock for 28th Annual Dickens of a Christmas
11/25/08 - Terri Ricketts is no longer president of the McKinney Chamber of Commerce
11/22/08 - US 380 at US 75 construction begins
11/21/08 - State education officials award charter for Imagine School in McKinney
11/19/08 - Council calls Jan. 17 election, tables agreements with Westin Hotel developer
11/18/08 - North Texas Export-Import Bank branch opens in McKinney
11/18/08 - McKinney Education Foundation says farewell to Slabaugh
11/18/08 - McKinney PD Motorcycle Unit honored for recent wins at competition
11/18/08 - Council to revisit new city hall construction and to hold District 3 council election on Jan. 17, 2009
11/17/08 - Medical Center of McKinney Auxiliary Group donates $1,000 to help local troops serving overseas
11/17/08 - McKinney FFA Quiz team named District Champions
11/17/08 - City releases nine non-residential building permits in October
11/14/08 - Bearfoot band brings bluegrass to McKinney on Nov. 14
11/14/08- News around town column includes updates on local politics, developments and general news
11/14/08- Run the Trails 10k event to raise money for the Crape Myrtle Trails Foundations on Saturday, Nov. 15
11/14/08- Hardin Boulevard at Virginia Parkway opens
11/14/08- Alaskan bluegrass band Bearfoot hopes to leave lasting imprint on fans at the MPAC tonight, Nov. 14
11/13/08 - County commissioners postpone vote to adopt resolution in support of creating new district courts until Nov. 18
11/11/08 - McKinney District 3 City Council Member Bill Vitz resigns from council
11/11/08 - Baylor Medical Center at McKinney, Dr Pepper StarCenter plans get approved by P & Z Commission
11/10/08 - Former commissioner for Pct. 3 candidate Victor Manuel announces he will run for same sat in 2012
11/10/08-Local residents answer what they're most thankful for this year
11/9/08- Downtown business owner and artist Charm Cameron unveils artwork
11/7/08 - Community leaders talk about progress, challenges facing McKinney at State of the Community address
11/5/08 - MCDC approves stricter proposal for $5 million grant for Westin Hotel, convention center developer
11/4/08-Ben & Jerry's serves up free ice cream in celebration of voting
11/4/08 - Republicans Jaynes, Hall and Johnson win local elections- Obama wins presidential election
11/14/08 - McKinney Boyd Student Council members organize fund-raising events to help asst. principal's infant daughter
11/4/08 - Police thwart possible public suicide attempt atop of library on Nov. 4
11/4/08 - Council to vote on more detailed campaign finance reporting on Tuesday, Nov. 4
11/4/08 - Majority of food establishments pass September health inspections
11/13/08 - Heard Museum celebrates opening of new ropes course that opened on Nov. 15
11/3/08 - Economic Development Corp. board approves $75,000 incentive for JBJ Welding
11/2/08 - McKinney Kiwanis Club names Sandy Hart Citizen of the Year
11/1/2008 - Commissioners move forward with Juvenile Justice Alternative Facility
11/1/08 - Hardin Boulevard to open at Virginia in two weeks
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