🌱 Frisco Wakeland Girls Win State Title + Heroes for Children 5K Run

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First, today's weather:

Pleasant with periods of sun. High: 72 Low: 49.

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

1. This Saturday, the Frisco Wakeland girls won the 5A soccer state title at Birkelbach Field in Georgetown, Texas. They defeated Grapevine with a final score of 3-2. Check out photos of the comeback and celebrations with Head Coach, Jimmie Lankford! (The Dallas Morning News)
2. Next Saturday, don't miss the Heroes for Children 5K and Family Fun Run at Hall Park B, Frisco Texas! This run aims to raise awareness and funds for families affected by pediatric cancer in Texas. It will include activities like a family fun zone, community-sponsored events, and a Gold Go Gold Art exhibit. Click the link for more information about the event. (McKinney Frisco Patch)
3. CareNow Urgent Care will open this summer at 6200 W. Eldorado Parkway, Ste. 100, in McKinney. The facility will provide a variety of care from minor injuries and illnesses to immunizations and drug testing. It will be open seven days a week and after normal business hours. (Community Impact)

Today in McKinney-Frisco:

• Boot Camp At Apex Centre (9:30 AM)
• Hydrotraining At The Senior Pool In McKinney (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Next weekend at Erwin Park, don't miss the grand opening of the park's special off-road skills section. (Instagram)
• Follow the link and donate through the SPCA of Texas to help animals in need. Any donations through April will be matched three times up to $75,000 from a generous friend! (Facebook)
• Fair and Square Imports celebrated Easter Sunday with an egg hunt! Each egg featured awesome discounts all throughout the store. (Instagram)

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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.