🌱 Patch AM: Where to get State Fair flavors without leaving McKinney this fall

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In today's newsletter:

• Where to get State Fair flavors without leaving McKinney this fall
• What McKinney council's Sept. 1 budget vote means for your taxes
• How a McKinney song swap helped spark a major country collaboration

Also on today's calendar: Sounding Off: A Massive Comedy Night and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the 1 way to guarantee winning a small fortune at the casino? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 99 and low of 76 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Wednesday: Mostly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 96, low: 78.
• Thursday: Hot with a couple of showers, with a high of 96 and low of 76 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• McKinney Gets A Taste Of The State Fair Without The Drive To Dallas (localprofile.com) — McKinney families can enjoy State Fair-style food and fun close to home when The Stix Icehouse hosts a fair-themed pop-up Sept. 25–Oct. 18 at its Eldorado Parkway location. Expect deep-fried favorites, specialty drinks, and outdoor activities on the 14‑acre property, capped by the free Good Ol' Days Fest on Oct. 18 with pony rides, games, and a vendor market.
   

• McKinney council to consider FY2026-27 budget, tax rate (communityimpact.com) — McKinney residents face an important City Council vote on Sept. 1 that will set the 2026-27 city budget and keep the property tax rate at $0.412284 per $100 valuation, if approved. The $880 million plan funds all city operations and capital projects, and council will also decide on new commercial zoning along Eldorado Parkway during meetings at City Hall that afternoon and evening.
   

• The Wilder Blue's Zane Williams Talks Country Rock Band Revival & Collaborative New Project 'Cinco': 'It's More Fun Doing This Together' (kjwl.com) — Country-rock band The Wilder Blue's frontman Zane Williams highlights McKinney as the home of his monthly listening-room song swap, where he once hosted country star Tracy Byrd. He explains how the band's new album, "Cinco," leans into rich harmonies, outside collaborators, and stories of camaraderie, aiming to help revive harmony-driven country rock while drawing on years of Texas touring experience.
   

📸 Around McKinney

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🗓 Upcoming Events in McKinney

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Wednesday September 2
• Bridges Middle School Dedication
  Jim and Betty Hughes El Frisco, TX 75071
  6:00 pm
Thursday September 3
• Lunch Bunch: 903 Brewers - SRC →
  McKinney Parks and Recreation Senior Recreation Center - 1400 S. College St. McKinney TX
  10:00 am
• Spring Creek Barbeque Spirit Night
  Mooneyham El 3623 Preston Rd, Frisco, TX 75034, USA
  5:00 pm
• Historic Preservation Advisory Board (HPAB) →
  City of McKinney Council Chambers, City Hall - 401 E. Virginia St. McKinne
  5:30 pm
• Beginner Computer Class - SRC →
  McKinney Parks and Recreation Senior Recreation Center - 1400 S. College St. McKinney TX
  7:00 pm
Friday September 4
• Professional Learning / Student Holiday
  Jim and Betty Hughes El Frisco, TX 75071
• Varsity Football vs. DeSoto
  Lois Lindsey El 155 Rivercrest Blvd, Allen, TX 75002, USA
  7:00 pm
• Friday Evening Dance - SRC →
  McKinney Parks and Recreation Senior Recreation Center - 1400 S. College St. McKinney TX
  7:00 pm
• Sounding Off: A Massive Comedy Night →
  The Comedy Arena, 305 E Virginia St, McKinney
  7:30 pm
Saturday September 12
• The Open Door →
  New Life Community Church, 25631 Smotherman Rd, Frisco
  9:00 am
• Freedom, Peace & Divinity in Life →
  Brahma Kumaris Meditation Center, 13914 Josey Ln, Farmers Branch
  5:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday September 1
• City Council Work Session →
  City of McKinney Council Chambers, City Hall - 401 E. Virginia St. McKinne
  3:00 pm
• CHS Varsity Tennis @ Liberty
  Centennial H S Liberty High School, 15250 Rolater Rd, Frisco, TX 75035, USA
  3:30 pm
• LT Varsity Tennis @ Frisco HS
  Lebanon Trail H S Frisco High School, 6401 Parkwood Blvd, Frisco, TX 75034, USA
  4:30 pm
• CHS 9th & JV Volleyball vs Plano Sr. High (Parent Appreciation Nigh
  Centennial H S Centennial High School, 6901 Coit Rd, Frisco, TX 75035, USA
  5:30 pm

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

💬 Chatter

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🗞 Nearby News

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-- The Patch AM Team

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