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What's up McKinney! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why McKinney’s pop-up Grandma Stand is melting hearts this holiday season
  • How McKinney hosted another national championship football showdown

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

Find out what's happening in McKinney-Friscofor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Today's riddle: How many sheep does it take to make a sweater? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

Find out what's happening in McKinney-Friscofor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Saturday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 81 and low of 65 degrees.
  • Sunday: A few afternoon showers; warm, temps: high: 79, low: 34.
  • Monday: Partly sunny; windy, cooler, with a high of 46 and low of 30 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 'Grandma Stand' Brings Hugs and Advice to Texas Town (keanradio.com) — McKinney is hosting a seasonal “Grandma Stand,” where rotating local grandmas offer free hugs, empathy, and advice to anyone who stops by. Started in New York in 2012, the pop-up has expanded nationwide and become a holiday favorite here, reminding visitors to “choose love” amid the usual lights and festivities.
   

• Ferris football players are All-Americans (bigrapidsnews.com) — Ferris State’s football team clinched another NCAA Division II national title with a 42–21 win over Harding in a championship game played in McKinney. Two Bulldog standouts earned Walter Camp All-America First Team honors, capping a season that again put McKinney on the map as a host for major college football.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Hello neighbors-
    If you've been thinking about adding a new furry friend to your family, this pretty girl might be the one. She is the last of mom’s litter, took… (Nextdoor Rock Ridge/Gray Branch)
  • We found a really friendly cat, that showed up at our porch a day after first seeing it.
    Is anyone missing a cat? Seems very domesticated, and has some fur matting underneath. Will be taking it to see if it has been chipped tomorrow. … (Nextdoor Wynngate)
  • Arizona Staffing posted a job opening for Program Cost Controls Manager - Production in Mckinney. Apply here.
  • AmeriPride Services posted a job opening for Stockroom Clerk in Mckinney. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near McKinney here.

🗞 Nearby News

Allen

  • Allen Americans players to participate in ECHL strike (wfaa.com)
  • Medical Treatments Don't Take a Holiday Red Cross Urges Blood Donations (northdallasgazette.com)
  • 2025-2026 Texas Trout stocking schedule: A guide (myparistexas.com)

Frisco

  • Texas Gets New Community of Green Roof Sustainable Homes (kfmx.com)
  • 2 accused of posing as FBI agents to scam Kansans (greatbendpost.com)
  • Fenway Bowl: UConn All-American WR Skyler Bell Ready To Play For Huskies (herosports.com)

Ok McKinney! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I have no idea. I didn’t even know sheep could knit.
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