🌱 Patch AM: Why McKinney ranks No. 1 for renters—despite affordability worries

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 ranks No. 1 for renters—despite affordability worries
• How a McKinney ISD teacher rose to Region 10's top honor

Also on today's calendar: Built For More Dallas-Area Men's Series and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the burglar wear blue gloves? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 100 and low of 77 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 97, low: 78.
• Friday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 99 and low of 76 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• McKinney Keeps Its No. 1 Spot Among America's Best Cities For Renters (localprofile.com) — McKinney has again been named the No. 1 city for renters in the U.S., with relatively strong scores for housing costs, quality of life, and renter income growth. Local residents still face affordability gaps, though, as rapid population growth, new apartment construction, and a 15.7% vacancy rate reshape the city's rental market and options.
   

• Q&A: Meet McKinney ISD teacher and 2026 Region 10 Elementary Teacher of the Year Tommy Gillett (communityimpact.com) — A Burks Elementary teacher in McKinney ISD has been honored as the 2026 Region 10 Elementary Teacher of the Year, and he credits the McKinney ISD community for giving him opportunity and support. He reflects on why he chose teaching, how he keeps his classroom engaging, and how local colleagues and students inspire him to keep improving his craft.
   

📸 Around McKinney

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🗓 Upcoming Events in McKinney

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★ Featured events ★

Wednesday September 9
• Built For More Dallas-Area Men's Series →
  3014 Skillman St, Dallas
  6:00 pm

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Other local events

Thursday September 10
• Fitness Room Orientation - SRC →
  McKinney Parks and Recreation Senior Recreation Center - 1400 S. College St. McKinney TX
  11:00 am
• The Comedy Mix →
  The Comedy Arena, 305 E Virginia St, McKinney
  7:30 pm
Friday September 11
• Prosper High School Homecoming Football Game
  Jim and Betty Hughes El Prosper ISD Children's Health Stadium, 2000 Stadium Dr, Prosper\
• Texas First Responders Day & 9/11
  Melissa ISD McKinney, TX 75069
• ComedySportz: Dallas Laughricks VS Albuquerque Balloonatics →
  The Comedy Arena, 305 E Virginia St, McKinney
  7:30 pm
• Craig Gass →
  The Comedy Arena, 305 E Virginia St, McKinney
  9:30 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
Sunday September 13
• Grandparents Day: Made with Clay, Filled with Love →
  MillHouse, 610 Elm St, McKinney
  1:30 pm
Thursday September 17
• The Comedy Mix - Sep 17 →
  The Comedy Arena, 305 E Virginia St, McKinney
  7:30 pm

📣 McKinney Shout Outs!

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Apparently....
  sometimes the coyote actually does catch the roadrunner. (photo credit: Alexander deBarros via the NYT) (Nextdoor Hillsborough)
• Looking for pet sitter for my two dogs.
  Looking for someone to come to my home. Need pet sitter by this weekend. Thank you. (Nextdoor Sunset Ridge)

• Brakes Plus, Inc. posted a job opening for Fast Track Management Program- BRAND NEW STORE!! in Mckinney. Apply here.
• HEB posted a job opening for McKinney Sanitation - Total Store Sanitation Rep - Part time in Mckinney. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near McKinney here.

🗞 Nearby News

Allen

• Park story time, boxing tournament: 5 Allen events to attend this weekend, Sept. 11-13 (communityimpact.com)
• Trump's PAC spending $10M for AG Ken Paxton in Texas (mysanantonio.com)
• Athena Shares Emotional Story Of Pushing Tony Khan To Offer Maya World AEW Contract (wrestlingattitude.com)

Prosper

• Barnes & Noble opening more stores across Texas. Here's where (miamiherald.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: So he wouldn't get caught red handed. (Thank you Vicki B. for sending it in!)
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