🌱 Patch AM: Which September festivals should McKinney families put on the calendar now?

Morning McKinney! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Which September festivals should McKinney families put on the calendar now?
• How ugly has McKinney's high‑stakes recall fight really become?
• Are you one of Collin County's 70,000 "suspense" voters?

Also on today's calendar: Sounding Off: A Massive Comedy Night and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the bartender say to the jumper cables when they walked in? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 96 and low of 76 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Thursday: A shower and t-storm; humid, temps: high: 90, low: 76.
• Friday: Sunshine and hot, with a high of 96 and low of 74 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• The Best September Events In Plano, Frisco And Beyond (localprofile.com) — McKinney residents can look forward to McKinney Oktoberfest in Historic Downtown from Sept. 25–27, offering free German food, beer, music, and family activities. The broader September lineup also includes Plano's balloon festival, Frisco sports events, Dallas concerts, and the State Fair of Texas, giving you plenty of nearby options for fall fun all month long.
   

• McKinney Recall Fight Escalates Over Intimidation Claims, Personal Attacks (tx3dnews.com) — McKinney residents are in the middle of a heated recall campaign targeting the mayor and three council members, with both sides trading accusations of intimidation and harassment as the Sept. 26 petition deadline nears. Activists, a congressional candidate, and U.S. Rep. Keith Self are all drawn into increasingly personal online clashes, raising concerns about threats, doxxing, and political bullying around local public meetings.
   

• Nearly 70,000 Collin County Voters Are in Suspense — Are You One of Them? (tx3dnews.com) — Nearly 70,000 Collin County voters are currently marked "in suspense," meaning they're still eligible to vote but may need to update their address or complete extra paperwork before casting a ballot. McKinney residents are urged to check their registration through the Collin County Elections website or Texas' My Voter Portal and contact elections officials if they find themselves listed in suspense.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in McKinney

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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
• Punt, Pass, Kick Camp & Contest at The Stix Icehouse →
  The Stix Icehouse, 301 Eldorado Pkwy, McKinney
  2:00 pm
• Freedom, Peace & Divinity in Life →
  Brahma Kumaris Meditation Center, 13914 Josey Ln, Farmers Branch
  5:00 pm
Saturday September 19
• Stein Holding Contest at The Stix Icehouse →
  The Stix Icehouse, 301 Eldorado Pkwy, McKinney
  4:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• It would be nice if a lot of neighbors could make sure you have water for the birds and squirrels outside.
  I put a dish out with double sided tape on my fence. This little squirrel drank and drank this weekend and so did the birds. I do have a bird bath… (Nextdoor Quail Creek)
• I adopted this dog from the Plano shelter over a month ago.
  She has had bad diarrhea since I got her. She also has been losing weight even though we've increased her food. We've tried antibiotics, probiotics,… (Nextdoor Central-east McKinney)

• Troon Golf, L.L.C. posted a job opening for Guest Service Attendant/Cart Attendant in Mckinney. Apply here.
• Touchmark Senior Living posted a job opening for Housekeeper in Mckinney. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near McKinney here.

🗞 Nearby News

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Prosper

• Vitality Bowls Opens in Prosper, Texas (qsrmagazine.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Don't you 2 start anything (Thank you Mary L. for sending it in!)
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