🌱 How a downsized design finally unlocked Fairview’s long-disputed temple project

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• How a downsized design finally unlocked Fairview’s long-disputed temple project

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Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 60 and low of 47 degrees.
• Wednesday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 63, low: 56.
• Thursday: Mostly sunny and breezy, with a high of 66 and low of 32 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Temple Updates for the Philippines, California, and Texas (ldsdaily.com) — Construction has officially begun on the Fairview Texas Temple after months of tense negotiations with town leaders and residents over its size and appearance. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints ultimately agreed to cut the building’s scale roughly in half to address concerns about height and visual impact. This local milestone is highlighted alongside new temple developments in California and the Philippines.
   

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Wednesday December 17

• [censored] - SRC
  Senior Recreation Center , 1400 S. College St. , McKinney
  10:30 am
• Pickleball - SRC
  Senior Recreation Center , 1400 S. College St. , McKinney
  3:00 pm
• Supper Club: 11|17 - SRC
  Senior Recreation Center , 1400 S. College St. , McKinney
  4:00 pm
• Beyond the Barre: Ballet, Jazz, Tap - OSRC
  Old Settler's Recreation Center , 1201 E. Louisiana St. , McKinney
  5:00 pm
• Tae Kwon Do - OSRC
  Old Settler's Recreation Center , 1201 E. Louisiana St. , McKinney
  6:00 pm
• Beyond the Barre: Intermediate Ballet - OSRC
  Old Settler's Recreation Center , 1201 E. Louisiana St. , McKinney
  6:00 pm
• Juggling Club - OSRC
  North Gym, Old Settler's Recreation Center , 1201 E. Louisiana St. , McKinney
  6:00 pm
• Reel Friends McKinney - OSRC
  Old Settler's Recreation Center , 1201 E. Louisiana St. , McKinney
  6:30 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday December 16

• McKinney Economic Development Corporation (MEDC)
  Council Chambers, City Hall , 401 E. Virginia St. , McKinney
  8:00 am
• Rock n' Walk - SRC
  Senior Recreation Center , 1400 S. College St. , McKinney
  8:00 am
• Bingocize - SRC
  Senior Recreation Center , 1400 S. College St. , McKinney
  9:30 am
• Music & Movement Storytime (3-5 years) - Registration Required
  John and Judy Gay Library , 6861 W. Eldorado Pkwy. , McKinney
  11:30 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Manhunt prompts school closures in Lavon, Texas.
  6:55AM on Dec 15: Police search prompts school closures in Lavon, Texas. (Nextdoor )

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🗞 Nearby News

Allen

• Allen's Costantini named Warrior Hockey ECHL Goaltender of the Week (echl.com)
• Former Allen Firefighters Association president sentenced for fraud (fox4news.com)
• The Stylishly Fast-Paced, Action-Packed Thriller 'Revolver Lily' Takes Aim On Digital January 27 (irishfilmcritic.com)

McKinney

• Vet Gives Stark Warning: Never Give Dogs Tennis Balls (wearebutte.com)
• Back to school: Occupational therapist Rebecca Vasta is helping students succeed (missouri.edu)

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