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Today's riddle: What did the fish say when she hit a wall? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Avelo CEO warns airfares may rise as fuel prices hit 'uncomfortably high' levels (foxbusiness.com) — Air travelers in McKinney will soon have new options as Avelo Airlines prepares to launch commercial service from McKinney National Airport on November 11, even while warning that rising fuel costs could push fares higher. The carrier, which focuses on convenient secondary airports, says demand remains strong and plans further fleet expansion despite fuel-driven price pressures.
2. TRF Camp Build Gives 102 Students Hands-On Introduction to Skilled Trades (ccr-mag.com) — Middle schoolers in McKinney just got a free, hands-on taste of construction careers through TRF Camp Build, where they learned real trade skills from professional electricians and builders. Over several days, local students used power tools, poured concrete, built projects, and went home with professional-grade toolkits to keep practicing, all while hearing about future career paths in the skilled trades.
3. Volleyball Recap: Allen Wins Going Away Against Prosper (maxpreps.com) — Allen's volleyball team swept Prosper 3-0, continuing a dominant 25-2 season, while Prosper quickly bounced back with a straight-sets win over McKinney on September 11. For McKinney fans, the recap highlights how local players fared against a strong Prosper squad and where the teams stand in a competitive regional schedule.
4. Did You Miss It? Dallas GOP Convention, Texas History Overhaul And McKinney Recall Fight (dallasexpress.com) — McKinney residents pushing a recall campaign over growth, traffic, airport financing, and City Hall accountability drew support from U.S. Rep. Keith Self in a busy week of Texas politics. The roundup also highlights the Dallas GOP convention, big-money U.S. Senate spending, and statewide policy fights that frame the stakes for local voters this November.
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