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Cheers McKinney! We’re back, helping you stay up to date with what’s happening. Let's take on the day together! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How will McKinney’s first airline change travel and jobs in 2026?
  • How a Portuguese startup could reshape smart infrastructure in McKinney
  • How Scheffler’s record Byron Nelson win put McKinney in golf’s spotlight

Also on today's calendar: Crain & Wooley: Free Estate Planning Webinar and 9 more events.

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And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Valerie M.!

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Today's riddle: The doctor told me to drink carrot juice after a hot bath. - Did it help? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Areas of fog in the morning, with a high of 62 and low of 57 degrees.
  • Thursday: Lots of sun; breezy, pleasant, temps: high: 66, low: 32.
  • Friday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 60 and low of 46 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. McKinney National Airport secures first airline partner as passenger terminal takes shape (wfaa.com) — McKinney residents can expect commercial airline service at McKinney National Airport after the city signed its first carrier agreement with Avelo Airlines, paving the way for a new passenger terminal opening in 2026. The deal outlines fees, facilities access, and more than 100 new jobs, while also drawing an environmental lawsuit over noise and air quality impacts from the airport’s expansion.
   

2. Portugal's Omniflow Wins NTXIA's Smart Cities Global Startup Challenge » Dallas Innovates (dallasinnovates.com) — McKinney’s Economic Development Corporation is helping bring Portuguese smart-city startup Omniflow to North Texas, positioning the city to explore pilots using carbon-neutral, AI-powered street infrastructure. Partnering with Frisco, NTXIA, and others, McKinney could see future projects that enhance public safety, connectivity, and sustainability as Omniflow launches U.S. business development and pilot planning through 2026.
   

3. Scottie Scheffler's 10 Best Moments of 2025 (sportsnaut.com) — One of Scottie Scheffler’s standout achievements this year came in McKinney, where he won the CJ Cup Byron Nelson at TPC Craig Ranch with a record-tying 31-under score. The article looks back at that victory alongside his major championship wins, season-long dominance, and growing national profile as the PGA Tour’s top player.
   

4. Paccar promotes Kevin Baney to president as leadership changes take effect in 2026 (fleetowner.com) — McKinney gets a brief but important mention as home to one of Dynacraft’s key manufacturing plants supplying Peterbilt and Kenworth dealerships nationwide. The story centers on leadership changes at Paccar, parent company of Peterbilt, Kenworth, and DAF, which could indirectly influence operations at the McKinney facility as executives reshuffle oversight of the parts and components division for 2026.
   

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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 )
  • Be Aware!
    There is a woman on here claiming to have a 3 bedroom 2 bath house for rent in McKinney named Brianna Hauerwas. We went to look at the house last… (Nextdoor Central-east McKinney)
  • Wendy's posted a job opening for Team Member in Mckinney. Apply here.
  • ClubCorp posted a job opening for Outside Services Attendant in Mckinney. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near McKinney here.

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