McKinney celebrates Fourth of July with Red, White and BOOM!

McKinney celebrates Fourth of July with Red, White and BOOM!

(McKinney) June 19, 2012 – McKinney celebrates the Fourth of July in a big way at Red, White and BOOM! On Wednesday, July 4, the City of McKinney brings back the popular free community celebration of our nation’s independence, with family fun, entertainment and a spectacular fireworks show. The Red, White and BOOM! event features […]

Parade for McKinney’s American Idol Hollie Cavanagh

Parade for McKinney’s American Idol Hollie Cavanagh

 American Idol finalist Hollie Cavanagh returns to McKinney (McKinney) May 22, 2012 – Hollie Cavanagh will return home to McKinney this weekend. Come to Historic Downtown McKinney as Hollie is welcomed back with a homecoming parade and celebration. The parade in historic downtown McKinney is planned for 10 a.m. Saturday, May 26. Show up to […]

McKinney to participate in Click It or Ticket Campaign

Avoid ticket, increase safety by wearing seat belts (McKinney) May 22, 2012 – With Memorial Day weekend and the summer driving season on the horizon, it’s more important than ever for Texans to keep themselves and each other safe on the road. That’s why the McKinney Police Department is joining forces once again with the […]

Bike the Bricks brings heart-racing thrills to downtown McKinney

Third annual bicycle race offers entertainment for everyone (McKinney) May 17, 2012 – McKinney Main Street is teaming up with local cycling organization McKinney Velo once again to host the Third Annual Historic Downtown McKinney Bike the Bricks Criterium race on Friday, May 25. Bike the Bricks features several interval races, food, spirits, festivities and […]

American Idol watch party for Hollie Cavanagh on May 9

UPDATE – click here for latest news: McKinney hosts homecoming celebration, parade for American Idol finalist Hollie Cavanagh this weekend Town Square Buzz and MPAC to host celebration to support Hollie Cavanagh (McKinney) May 7, 2012 – The McKinney Performing Arts Center and Town Square Buzz are once again hosting a watch party as local resident Hollie […]

Free Get Fit McKinney event this Friday

Mayor Loughmiller to announce winners of Live Healthy Texas 100 Day Challenge  (McKinney) May 3, 2012 – McKinney has a goal to become the healthiest community in the country. A new event called Get Fit McKinney, hosted by the city and McKinney ISD, takes another step toward reaching that goal. Get Fit McKinney is a […]

American Idol watch party May 2 for Hollie Cavanagh

Town Square Buzz and MPAC to host celebration to support Hollie Cavanagh (McKinney) May 1, 2012 – The McKinney Performing Arts Center and Town Square Buzz are hosting a watch party as local resident Hollie Cavanagh continues her successful run on American Idol. The event will be held on Wednesday, May 2, beginning at 7 […]

Together We Serve: McKinney kicks off Cities of Service initiative

Habitat for Humanity Builder Blitz wall-raising ceremony set for Saturday, April 28 (McKinney) April 25, 2012 – McKinney joins the national Cities of Service initiative with a collaborative housing initiative. Cities of Service is a coalition of mayors who have committed to work together to engage citizens to address pressing city needs through impact volunteerism. […]

McKinney announces Healthy Challenge

McKinney announces Healthy Challenge

Events across city aimed at helping make McKinney healthiest city in country (McKinney) April 18, 2012 –  McKinney has been named one of the best places to live in the country, but leaders from organizations across the city have another goal for the community. City Hall, the McKinney Independent School District and many non-profits and […]

Rock the Inn with Emerald City Band to help the homeless

Rock the Inn with Emerald City Band to help the homeless

Enjoy the Emerald City Band Live from 7 p.m. to midnight Friday, April 27 to “party with a purpose” at the Cotton Mill, 610 Elm St. in McKinney, to benefit the Samaritan Inn, the largest residential homeless program in Collin County. Sponsored by Whole Foods Market, the event includes fantastic food, full selection of cocktails, […]