🌱 Excess Mercaptan In The Air + Frisco Company's COVID Breathalyzer

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

First, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy. High: 78 Low: 61.

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

1. If you smell gas in the air, it may not be a leak — according to Atmos Energy, it's likely an excessive amount of the smelly (yet harmless) chemical mercaptan. The high levels of mercaptan, which is added to natural gas to help people identify leaks, are more of a nuisance than a threat to the public. The McKinney Fire Department reports responding to numerous gas-related calls over the last few days, but in most cases, crews are not finding gas leaks. (FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth)
2. A Frisco-based company's COVID-19 breathalyzer test has received FDA emergency use authorization. The test, made by InspectIR Systems, is authorized for adults and can provide diagnostic results in three minutes. In a research study of 2,409 people, the breathalyzer accurately identified 91.2 percent of positive samples and 99.3 percent of negative samples. (Bloomberg)
3. If you're looking to add a furry friend to your household, consider starting your search with these adorable pets available at McKinney-Frisco area shelters. Whether you're looking for a cat, a dog, or a potbellied pig, there's sure to be a perfect fit for every household. Click to meet Pepperjack the domestic short hair, Simon the labrador retriever, and more. (McKinney-Frisco Patch)

Today in McKinney-Frisco:

• CCMG: The 2022 CCMGA Spring Plant Sale At Myers Park and Event Center (9:00 AM)
• Saturday Chess Meetup (All Ages) At John and Judy Gay Library (11:00 AM)
• Party On The Patio At Recreation Center at Towne Lake (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• North Texas baseball players will step up to the plate at the Strike Out Pediatric Leukemia Charity Baseball event, scheduled for Apr. 24 in Frisco. Click to watch the full video feature. (Longview News-Journal)
• A McKinney dentist's "Everyone Eatz" initiative delivers free meals, services, and more to those in need. Organizer Ram Mehta, who also runs Vital Dental, said the office now provides free dental care in addition to giving away cars and meals across Texas. (NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)
• Now and then, a great concept begins in a small neighborhood diner with only a paper napkin to record the historic moment. Such was the genesis of an idea that ultimately resulted in the PGA agreeing to move its headquarters from Florida to Frisco. (Local Profile)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Saturday! See you tomorrow for another update.

— 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.