🌱 Drug Take Back Day + Shots Fired In Frisco + McKinney Roadwork

Hello, neighbors! It's me again, Nicole Tess Kazora , your host of the McKinney-Frisco Daily.

First, today's weather:

Periods of sun; windy, humid. High: 82 Low: 66.

Here are the top three stories today in McKinney-Frisco:

1. The Frisco Police Department and Texas Health Frisco are partnering for this year's Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, Apr. 30. Residents can bring their unused, unwanted, or expired medications and dispose of them safely at 12400 Dallas Parkway from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The event is designed to prevent prescription drug misuse. For more information, including participating locations, visit DEATakeBack.com. (CW33 Dallas)
2. Two suspects have been taken into custody after Frisco police responded to a "shots fired" call on Wednesday. According to multiple eyewitness reports, there was police activity on Preston Road near Eldorado Parkway after 10:00 p.m. that night. A spokesperson for the Frisco Police Department stated that two suspects were taken into custody following the officers' investigation. (Star Local Media)
3. Community Impact Newspaper reported several McKinney infrastructure improvements in progress, as well as one upcoming project. Ongoing projects include reconstruction along East Louisiana Street, improvements for Melissa Road, and construction on Ridge Road. Meanwhile, sometime this spring, crews are expected to begin work on the widening of Eldorado Parkway. Click for more information on each of the projects. (Community Impact Newspaper)

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Today in McKinney-Frisco:

• Adventures Of Science Club - Electricity & Power! At The Apex Centre (5:00 PM)
• Incredible Friday's Respite Care Event At First McKinney (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Protect your identity and your environment at McKinney's Shred Event on Saturday, May 7 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. or until the trucks are filled. This rain or shine event is free to McKinney residents. (Facebook)
• As part of National Volunteer Month, the City of Frisco honored its Top 12 volunteers in the Frisco Municipal Volunteer Program. The "Top 12," as well as all members who gave over 20 hours, were all treated to a Frisco RoughRiders game. (Facebook)
• Get outside and enjoy the spring weather at one of the many outdoor events this weekend in McKinney! From farmers' markets to off-road biking to wild bird classes, there's something for everyone. (Facebook)

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— Nicole Tess Kazora

About me: Nicole is a freelance writer who graduated from the University of Maryland with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics. At her core, she loves painting acrylic portraits, listening to political and social commentary, and examining research in the social sciences.