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• TRF Camp Build Gives 102 Students Hands-On Introduction to Skilled Trades (ccr-mag.com) — Middle schoolers in McKinney recently got hands-on exposure to construction trades through TRF Camp Build, where they used professional tools to wire, saw, and pour concrete alongside industry volunteers. The free program, also held in Austin and other states, aims to spark interest in skilled careers while sending each student home with real tools and new confidence in what they can build.
• Running it back: Record-setting runner takes over cross country program (hebronhawkeye.com) — A former McKinney North High School running star is now leading a cross country program, bringing her record‑setting experience and hard‑won lessons from college injuries back to young athletes. Coach London Maxwell is reshaping training, emphasizing consistency, confidence, and team culture, while aiming to take her squad from regional contention to a real shot at the state meet.
• Bo French UT Comments Draw Reaction From Collin County Republicans (tx3dnews.com) — Residents in McKinney are weighing in on controversial social media comments by Texas Railroad Commission candidate Bo French about a photo of University of Texas fans, sparking a heated local debate over immigration, race, and assimilation. Collin County Republicans, recall organizers, and candidates in Texas' 3rd Congressional District are all responding, tying the dispute to ongoing fights over an Islamic center proposal and broader immigration policy.
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